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Sean Robert Kockott

Sean Robert Kockott

Senior Lecturer
Pretoria

Summary

Experienced with advanced teaching methodologies and curriculum development. Utilizes innovative strategies to engage and inspire students, promoting deep understanding and critical thinking. Track record of effective collaboration with academic staff to enhance both teaching quality and student outcomes.

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Lecturer – (Academic Program Manager)

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.2013 - Current
  • Managing academic programs, developing curricula, and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Supervise junior lecturers and monitor continuous development of training material.
  • Manage traffic program and oversee its development.
  • Develop new qualifications (Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma).
  • Apply and oversee curricula development in line with MRTEQ requirements.
  • Contribute to high-quality curriculum planning and implementation.
  • Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Develop learning material, schemes of work, and monitor student progress.
  • Participate in exam development, administration, and marking.
  • Participate in seminars, research sharing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Contribute to departmental, faculty, and university-wide working groups or committees.
  • Provide care and support to students.
  • Maintain own continuing professional development.
  • Promote university policies and follow guidelines.

Chief Safety Officer – Transport and Incident Management

De Beers (ANGLO)
Johannnesburg
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Managing safety and risk at mining operations, optimizing safety control through training, design, implementation, and evaluation of road, traffic, and transportation safety systems.
  • Manage safety and risk control systems, ensuring legal compliance.
  • Confer with management to review strategic goals, resolve problems, and determine success strategies.
  • Develop and execute project work plans, revising as needed.
  • Lead the development of safety culture and training programs.
  • Collaborate with employees, contractors, and project teams to promote safety awareness.
  • Devise strategies and policies to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
  • Analyze data to focus resources on high-priority actions.
  • Delegate responsibilities to subordinates and oversee their work.
  • Ensure accurate operations and reporting through policies and procedures.
  • Exercise day-to-day accountability for HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) operations.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
  • Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Promoted a culture of safety through engaging workshops and training sessions for employees on various topics such as hazard identification, PPE usage, and incident reporting.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Monitored and analyzed safety performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
  • Initiated safety-first mindset among employees, resulting in significant reduction in accidents and near-misses.
  • Streamlined incident reporting process, making it easier for employees to report safety concerns and incidents.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental safety committees, fostering collaborative approach to workplace safety.
  • Collaborated with management to integrate safety improvements, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Senior Staff - Road Traffic Safety Specialist

Qatar Petroleum
Doha
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Developing and maintaining corporate road safety management systems, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and implement Behaviour Based Safety processes for employees and contractors.
  • Conduct road traffic accident investigations, reporting, and analysis.
  • Design and implement SAP Road Traffic reports.
  • Coordinate road safety communication, awareness, and mobilization initiatives.
  • Provide strategic advice to management, subsidiaries, and contractors on critical road traffic safety issues.
  • Identify root causes of problems and develop cost-effective solutions.
  • Develop systems to record, report, and manage data sets.
  • Develop and implement road traffic safety policies, procedures, and regulations aligned with international best practices (OGP).
  • Manage road traffic strategies, audits, and surveys.
  • Coordinate training programs and workshops on road safety and security.
  • Chair meetings and workgroups with government, non-governmental organizations, and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead the drive to identify risks in the road traffic environment.
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
  • Served as the primary liaison between the company and regulatory agencies during inspections or audits, addressing any concerns raised and ensuring timely resolution of cited issues.
  • Developed and executed safety awareness campaigns, promoting a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation among employees at all levels of the organization.

Senior Strategist

Tshwane Metropolitan Police Service
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Delivering results-driven solutions.
  • Development of crime prevention and accident reduction strategies.
  • Coordinate regional operations to strategy intent and initiatives.
  • Manage and oversee regional, daily activities and projects to management strategies.
  • Planning and organising resources to strategic needs and focus.
  • Develop and present project workshops for strategy development.

Superintendent

Pretoria Traffic Department
01.1990 - 01.2002
  • Managing traffic operations, law enforcement, and accident response.
  • Lead teams in accident response, law enforcement, and special duties (VIP functions, roadblocks, major events).
  • Manage motorcycle escorts, road studies, and law enforcement effectiveness studies.
  • Coordinate with city traffic engineering department on road projects.
  • Analyze statistics on accidents, law enforcement actions, and strategy implementations.
  • Develop job requirements, reporting lines, and role definitions.
  • Plan daily activities, identify problem areas, and implement counter-measures.
  • Budget control, reporting, and disciplinary actions.
  • Manage NATIS administration, traffic court attendance, and complaint investigations.

Computer Operator

Southern African Railways and Ports
Pretoria
01.1985 - 01.1989
  • Information & Data distribution.
  • Information & data processing control.
  • Complaints and inquiries.
  • Carriage controlling & forwarding.

Corporal

SA National Defence Force
01.1984 - 01.1985
  • Defence of South Africa borders.
  • Platoon leader.
  • Training of service men.
  • Salary administration.
  • Financial management.

Education

D-Tech Policing - Focus on Road Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.2007 - 07.2009

M-Tech - Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.2003 - 07.2006

B-Tech Traffic System Management IV (honours) - Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.2002 - 12.2002

B-Tech - Traffic Safety Management III - Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.2001 - 12.2001

B-Tech Traffic Safety Management II - Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.2000 - 12.2000

National Diploma Traffic Safety Management I - Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.1999 - 12.1999

Higher Diploma in Management Studies - Management

Lyceum College Pretoria
Pretoria
01.1997 - 12.1997

Diploma IV ITO - Traffic Safety Management

Lyceum College Pretoria
Pretoria
01.1996 - 12.1995

Diploma III ITO - Traffic Safety Management

Lyceum College Pretoria
Pretoria
01.1995 - 11.1995

ITO II - Traffic Safety Mangement

Lyceum College Pretoria
Pretoria
01.1994 - 11.1994

Skills

  • Communication - verbal

  • Communication - non-verbal

  • Communication - written

  • Active listening

  • Empathy

  • Clarity

  • Presentation skills

  • Conflict resolution

  • Teamwork

  • Collaboration

  • Problem-solving

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Creative thinking

  • Adaptability

  • Self management

  • Information literacy

  • Artificial intelligence (AI)

  • Leadership

Subject expertise

Curriculum development

Assessment techniques

Course development

Committees

  • Tshwane University of Technology, Department Research and Innovation Committee (DRIC), Plays a pivotal role in fostering research excellence within the department.
  • Tshwane University of Technology, Qualification Development committee, Oversees the development and implementation of various academic programs aimed at enhancing traffic safety and municipal policing.
  • Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Exam paper review committee, Contributing to the development and review of examination policies and procedures to ensure fairness and integrity.
  • Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Programme/Subject Development Committee, Responsible for designing and developing curriculum content for various academic programs.
  • Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Quality assurance committee, Review and assess standards and quality of all subjects developed for Road Traffic Safety officer's training programs.
  • Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Subject development Committee, The Subject Development Committee for the National Traffic Officers and Road Safety Officer program is tasked with creating comprehensive training materials.
  • Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA), Subject development committee, Material For the agency employees and national traffic training program and update of all material on a regular basis (AARTO).

Awards

  • TUT _ Faculty of Humanities, Long service award 10 years, 2023
  • TUT _ Faculty of Humanities, Certificate - For contribution made to the research output in the Faculty of Humanities, 2022
  • TUT _ Faculty of Humanities, Certificate - For contribution made to the research output in the Faculty of Humanities, 2021
  • TUT _ Faculty of Humanities, Long service award 5 years, 2018
  • Tshwane Metropolitan Police services, Certificate for excellent duties rendered during the inauguration of State President Thabo Mbeki South Africa, 1999
  • SA National Defence Force, Extraordinary service, 1985

Publications

Road Traffic Law Enforcement: Problem-Based Training for the Future, TUT/NUL Law Conference - National University of Lesotho, JUTA and Company(PTY) Ltd, 2025, Exploration of Road Safety Measures to Prevent Road Traffic Fatalities in South Africa, Khazanah Sosial - Published by Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University of Bandung. Available online at: http://journal.uinsgd.ac.id/index.php/ksKhazanah Social, Vol. 4 No. 4: 587-600, 10/01/22, The efficacy of road safety education to prevent pedestrian fatalities in Limpopo Province (South Africa), Technium Social Sciences Journal DOI: .47577/tssj.v27i1.5058 License CC BY 4.0, 01/01/22, ‘Heavy Yoke’: Policing commercial burglary in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa, European Journal of Economics, Law and Social Sciences IIPCCL Publishing, Graz-Austria Vol. 5 No. 3, 10/01/21, The Prevention of Pedestrian Fatalities in Polokwane Policing Area, Limpopo, The American Journal of Preventive Medicine Province AJPM-20-1022-1694, Journal vol. 2/2020, 01/01/22, Twenty first century approach to Traffic, Metro Police Officers Training Programs in South Africa, International Journal for Educational and Vocational Studies (IJEVS), Vol 2, No 9 (2020), 754 -759, 2020, Towards a risk assessment model for the road traffic environment, Acta Criminologica, vol 23 (1) pp 14 – 34., 2010, A quick guide to the AARTO Act - 1st Edition, Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd, First Floor, Sunclare Building, 21 Dreyer Street, Claremont, 7708, Cape Town., 2025, The AARTO Act Manual, 2nd Edition, LexisNexis. 215 Peter Mokaba Road, Morningside, Durban 4001, 2024, The AARTO Act Manual Workbook, 2nd Edition, LexisNexis. 215 Peter Mokaba Road, Morningside, Durban 4001, 2024, Road Safety: Audits for the Road Safety Professional - Revised 1st, Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd, First Floor, Sunclare Building, 21 Dreyer Street, Claremont, 7708, Cape Town., 2022, The AARTO Act Manual Workbook 1st Edition, LexisNexis. 215 Peter Mokaba Road, Morningside, Durban 4001, 2022, AARTO Act Manual 1st Edition, LexisNexis. 215 Peter Mokaba Road, Morningside, Durban 4001., 2021, Road traffic safety: Theory and practice. 1st Edition., Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd, First Floor, Sunclare Building, 21 Dreyer Street, Claremont, 7708, Cape Town., 2021, Road Safety: Audits for the Road Safety Professional. 1st edition, Juta and Company (Pty) Ltd, First Floor, Sunclare Building, 21 Dreyer Street, Claremont, 7708, Cape Town., 2018

Training

  • TUT/NUL Law Conference, National University of Lesotho, 10/21/20 - 10/23/20
  • Fire Side for Conversations, Hotel Sky Sandton Johannesburg, 12/07/24 - 12/08/24
  • Road Safety Audit as a Support Tool for the Capital City, CSIR Conference Centre Pretoria, 06/24/19 - 06/26/19
  • Ensuring that Traffic Law Enforcers Training Programmes Stay effective in the South African Criminal Justice System, The Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns, Australia, 07/10/17 - 07/13/17
  • Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), License to teach, 2014
  • De Beers (Anglo), Risk Management Process, 2011
  • Qatar Petroleum, RisGen III Risk Assessment Software, 2006
  • Qatar Petroleum, Introduction to Six Sigma, 2006
  • South African Police Services, Crime Information Management and analysis course, 2004
  • Sunday Times and Cell C, Project Management Course, 2004
  • Tshwane Metropolitan Police, Bridging course for Municipal /Metro Police Officers, 2003
  • Tshwane Metropolitan, Certificate Train the Trainer, 2002
  • City Council of Pretoria, Junior Management, 2002
  • Damelin Management School, Marketing Management, 1991
  • City Council of Pretoria, Primary Security Course, 1990

Post Graduate Studies

  • Mr Mynhardt, D.C, 206316942, Doctors of Policing - The development of an integrated mobile application model to modernise onsite road traffic crash reporting in South Africa, Supervisor, 2025
  • MS Matlou, C.M., 240317397, Doctor of Policing - The Impact of Procurement on service delivery from 2014 to 2022 in the South African Police Service, Gauteng, Supervisor, 2025
  • Ms Magadla, S., 217626838, Doctor of Policing: An Exploratory Study of Holistic and Sustainable Approaches to Prevent School Violence: A Comprehensive Analysis, Supervisor, 2024
  • Mr. Chipu, M.V, 209074524, Doctor of Policing - A holistic road safety model to prevent pedestrian fatalities in Limpopo province, Supervisor, 2020
  • Ms. Mahamba, S.R., 210014543, M-Tech: Perspective n strategic approach to policing commercial burglary in Bronkhorstspruit, Supervisor, 2018
  • Mr. Mokobotedi, J, 207011582, M-Tech: Police perspective to road fatalities and road users behavior in the Umlazi Township Kwazulu Natal Province, Supervisor, 2018
  • Mr. Zungu, H, 205294198, M-Tech: The effectiveness of internal communication in the Metro Police departments in the Gauteng province, Supervisor, 2018
  • Mr. Chipu, M.V., 209074524, M-Tech: Holistic safety model – pedestrian fatalities in Limpopo province, Supervisor, 2017
  • Mr Riekert, R., 99185724, The strategic approach to by-law enforcement as a means of crime prevention in the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Supervisor, 2015

Timeline

Senior Lecturer – (Academic Program Manager)

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2013 - Current

Chief Safety Officer – Transport and Incident Management

De Beers (ANGLO)
01.2011 - 01.2013

D-Tech Policing - Focus on Road Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2007 - 07.2009

Senior Staff - Road Traffic Safety Specialist

Qatar Petroleum
01.2005 - 01.2011

M-Tech - Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2003 - 07.2006

B-Tech Traffic System Management IV (honours) - Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2002 - 12.2002

Senior Strategist

Tshwane Metropolitan Police Service
01.2002 - 01.2005

B-Tech - Traffic Safety Management III - Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2001 - 12.2001

B-Tech Traffic Safety Management II - Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2000 - 12.2000

National Diploma Traffic Safety Management I - Traffic Safety Management

Tshwane University of Technology
01.1999 - 12.1999

Higher Diploma in Management Studies - Management

Lyceum College Pretoria
01.1997 - 12.1997

Diploma IV ITO - Traffic Safety Management

Lyceum College Pretoria
01.1996 - 12.1995

Diploma III ITO - Traffic Safety Management

Lyceum College Pretoria
01.1995 - 11.1995

ITO II - Traffic Safety Mangement

Lyceum College Pretoria
01.1994 - 11.1994

Superintendent

Pretoria Traffic Department
01.1990 - 01.2002

Computer Operator

Southern African Railways and Ports
01.1985 - 01.1989

Corporal

SA National Defence Force
01.1984 - 01.1985
Sean Robert KockottSenior Lecturer