Instructional Designer

WNS Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Company Description WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is a global Business Process Management (BPM) leader. WNS offers business value to 400+ global clients by combining operational excellence with deep domain expertise in key industry verticals, including Banking and Financial Services, Consulting and Professional Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Shipping and Logistics, Telecommunications, Travel and Utilities. WNS South Africa has been in operation since 2003 and built a reputation as the industry leader for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) in South Africa, with a growing footprint into Africa. We are a strategic partner for delivering a full range of basic to complex processes from our eight delivery centers across South Africa, employing 4000+ people. Why join us? We promise our employees to experience role clarity, coaching and mentoring, professional development and structured career path through our 5 people promises and keeping employee experience at the core. Experience the culture of outperformance, engagement, celebration and also contribute to society through our WNS Cares Foundation, where you have the opportunity to support meaningful initiatives and make an impact in the community. Job Description Role Purpose: The Senior Instructional Designer provides vision, leadership, and coordination in designing, developing, and delivering accredited and non-accredited blended learning programmes. The role ensures compliance with SETA and QCTO requirements while creating innovative, high-impact learning experiences that support Ucademy’s clients and learners in the BPO and wider corporate sectors. The Senior Instructional Designer builds scalable, future-ready programmes that combine e-learning, classroom, and workplace-based learning, while continuously evaluating and improving their impact. Essential Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year Diploma in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Curriculum Design, Industrial Psychology, or related field. Postgraduate qualification in Education and or Learning Sciences advantageous. Accreditation or certification in e-learning platforms (e.g., Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate) beneficial. Experience Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Instructional Design, with proven track record in accredited training development. Demonstrated knowledge of SETA/QCTO accreditation processes, compliance, and quality assurance. Experience in the BPO/contact centre sector advantageous. Proven experience in working with Learning Management Information Systems (LMIS) such as Moodle (development, administration, and learner support). Previous experience in facilitating, evaluating, and improving e-learning solutions. Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and visual). Project management capability and ability to deliver on multiple deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in LMIS/LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas) for course design, tracking, and reporting. Digital design proficiency (authoring tools, LMS integration, and blended delivery). Facilitation skills and ability to evaluate learning effectiveness. Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively with SMEs, facilitators, and leadership teams. Principal Accountabilities Programme Development: Design, develop, and evaluate accredited and non-accredited programmes aligned to SETA/QCTO standards. Quality & Compliance: Maintain compliance with all SETA/QCTO requirements. Innovation & Impact: Apply modern instructional strategies, integrating technology and digital tools. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work with SMEs, client stakeholders, and internal leadership teams. Personal Effectiveness: Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Special Attributes Self-motivated and disciplined. Resilient and adaptable to rapid change. Calm and focused in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about education, innovation, and social impact. Committed to building Ucademy’s reputation as a leader in accredited training and BPO sector learning solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr