ENVIRONMENT:
Our Client is an accredited and trusted business skills training provider for learners, professionals and companies in Africa. They offer students of all ages and companies digital, blended and in-class skills training, short courses, qualifications, and workshops across a wide range of business skills topics to meet their career needs and move their futures forward. The Learning Content Developer is responsible for designing and developing high-quality learning materials for various qualifications, including occupational qualifications, part qualifications, unit standard-based qualifications, and skills Programmes. This role involves creating content for both classroom-based training and virtual courses, ensuring that all learning materials align with relevant accreditation and industry standards.
DUTIES:
Design And Development Of Learning Materials
- Develop comprehensive Learning Programme Frameworks that outline the learning objectives, content, and assessment criteria for each learning programme.
- Create Alignment Matrices to ensure learning materials are aligned with the curriculum for the respective qualifications.
- Prepare Learning Programme Induction/Overview Guides to introduce learners and facilitators to the programme, objectives, and expectations.
- Develop Learner Guides and Facilitator Guides for each learning unit, ensuring the material supports learners and facilitators through the learning process.
- Design Internal Formative and Summative Assessment Guides, including learner workbooks and assessor guidelines.
- Create Mock Examinations to prepare learners for final assessments.
- Develop Workplace Experience Guides and Logbooks to document learners’ practical experience.
- Design Facilitator PowerPoint Presentations to support training delivery.
- Collaborate and engage with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout the learning material development cycle.
Project Planning And Scheduling
- Develop a Project Plan and Schedule for the timely development of learning materials, outlining key milestones and deadlines.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure resources are available and aligned with project timelines.
Quality Assurance And Compliance
- Ensure all learning materials comply with accreditation requirements from relevant bodies (e.g., QCTO, SETA).
- Conduct quality checks and revisions to ensure content accuracy, alignment with learning outcomes, and adherence to educational standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
Work experience and industry exposure:
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in learning material development is essential, ideally within a skills development provider environment.
- Proven experience in developing learning materials aligned with NQF and QCTO standards.
- The candidate must have proven experience in working with occupational qualifications and/or skills programmes curricula registered with the QCTO.
- Knowledge and experience within the credit, banking and debt collections industries would be advantageous.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Grade 12 / Matric
- Relevant certifications in instructional design, content development, or e-learning (preferred).
- National Certificate in OD ETD Practices (NQF Level 5) – advantageous
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe InDesign)
Skills / Competencies:
- Industry Knowledge
- Writing and Content Development
- Skills Needs Analysis
- Curriculum and Assessment Design
- Knowledge of QCTO and SETA Policies and Procedures
- Design and Visual Communication Skills
- Learning Styles and Methodologies
- Quality Management and Assurance of Learning Materials
- Evaluation and Analysis Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Digital Tools and LMS Proficiency
- Assessment Design
- Project Management
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
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Desired Skills:
- Learning
- Materials
- Content