PERSPECTIVES ON SKILLS EFFICIENCY OF TRAINERS  AND MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING TOWARDS EFFECTIVE TRAINING

Mmabatho Portia  APHANE; Moitsadi ZITHA; Jacob Tseko  MOFOKENG; Lerato MOFOKENG

Mmabatho Portia APHANE University of South Africa
Moitsadi ZITHA University of South Africa
Jacob Tseko MOFOKENG Tshwane University of Technology
Lerato MOFOKENG Tshwane University of Technology

Keywords: competence, trainers, effective, police

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate the characteristics that impact in-service competence trainers to provide effective training in the South African Police Service (SAPS). To find the 500 respondents, this study used a quantitative strategy that relied on a basic random sampling procedure. Respondents, primarily SAPS members from 13 police stations in Gauteng province, South Africa, completed and returned 329 questionnaires in total. The cohort under research was selected using a non-probability sample technique (purposive), which included respondents from various ranks who attended various training development sessions at the Johannesburg Training Centre. The findings indicated that the demand for trainers' recruitment is laden with various obstacles, such as the already existing paucity of resources at training centres, lack of communication and transparency, The study also found that more than 70% of respondents said their training is linked with theoretical content and has a direct influence on their daily work. This study provides insights on improving trainer skill efficiency and training management, as well as identifying opportunities for further research. This study offers insight on the elements that influence training quality in the SAPS and proposes appropriate measures for improvement.

Author Biographies

Mmabatho Portia APHANE, University of South Africa

College of Law, School of Criminal Justice,

Departments: Police Practice, Pretoria, South Africa

Dr Mmabatho Aphane holds a Doctor of Policing degree from Tshwane University of Technology. She has been employed at the University of South Africa as an academic. Her areas of interest are cybercrime, gender-based violence as well as police curriculum and training. She is a member of the Criminological and Victimological Society of Southern Africa (CRIMSA).

ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1930-7961

Moitsadi ZITHA, University of South Africa

College of Law, School of Criminal Justice, Department: Criminology and Security Science, Pretoria, South Africa

Dr Moitsadi Zitha is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Criminology & Security Science, University of South Africa, Gauteng, South Africa, South Africa. She holds a Doctor of Literature and Philosophy from UNISA · MA (Criminology) · BA (Hons Criminology) · BA (Criminology and Political Science). Her areas of research are victimology, gender-based violence as well as police curriculum and training. She is a member of the Criminological and Victimological Society of Southern Africa (CRIMSA).

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3923-1925

Jacob Tseko MOFOKENG, Tshwane University of Technology

*Corresponding Author

Prof. Dr. Jacob Tseko Mofokeng is a Full Professor at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)'s Department of Law, Safety and Security Management. He holds African Research Chair for Campus and School Public Safety portfolio. He is also a recipient of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights Award in collaboration with the University of Connecticut, USA in recognition of his exemplary contribution to the promotion and expansion of the frontiers of human rights and fostering global solidarity.

E-mail: mofokengjt@tut.ac.za

ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5123-0234

Lerato MOFOKENG, Tshwane University of Technology

Faculty of Humanities, Department of Safety and Security Management,

Tshwane University of Technology South Africa.

Lerato Mofokeng is a Master of Policing candidate. Her areas of interest are human capital, gender-based violence as well as police curriculum and training.

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8963-2045