Learning Design Specialist

1 month ago


Cape Town, South Africa SACAP Full time

SACAP (The South African College of Applied Psychology) is the leading independent provider of accredited Psychology, Counselling, Human Resource Management, Business Management and Social Work qualifications, with all courses grounded in psychology. We have campuses in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Online.

SACAP is looking for a Learning Design Specialist for 12 months, based nationally at either of SACAP’s Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg or Pretoria campus.

The Learning Design Specialist will develop complex and innovative learning solutions that cater to specific needs and advanced educational objectives. This includes end-to-end design and development of high-quality online, interactive courses using advanced instructional design strategies and AI tools for effective and efficient course creation.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, or a related field
- Master’s degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred
- Advanced certifications in instructional design or specialised eLearning tools are beneficial
- 5+ years of experience in instructional design, with a focus on complex or specialised projects
- Experience in creating interactive content e.g. H5P, Articulate etc.
- Experience in higher education or sectors requiring tailored learning solutions
- Experience leading design teams or projects
- Portfolio demonstrating the design of engaging learning experiences

**SKILLS**:

- Expertise in instructional design models and methodologies.
- Proficiency with advanced eLearning tools and techniques (e.g., VR, AR, gamification).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead design projects independently and collaborate effectively with other designers.
- Knowledge of emerging educational technologies and methodologies.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Passionate about creating high-quality online education experiences.
- Ability to mentor and support other designers.
- Flexible and adaptable, with strong integrity and a student-focused approach.

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**:

- Attention to detail, proactive, and self-managing.
- Responsible and reliable.
- Innovative and creative in approaching design challenges.
- A passion for online education as a rapidly growing mode of delivery.
- Self-motivated and holds themselves to a standard of excellence when completing tasks.
- Enjoys the details of clearly articulating learning outcomes, activities, instructions and assessments.
- Is flexible and adaptable where needed to achieve results.
- Displays high integrity in all situations.
- Is diplomatic, professional and person-centred in their interactions.
- Manages stress well and has the ability to work under pressure.
- Passionate about the user experience/student

The role will report directly to the Learning Design Manager.
**Operating Hours**:
This is a full-time position operating from Mondays to Fridays*:
Monday to Thursday: 08:30am to 17:00pm

Friday: 08:30am to 16:00pm
- Due to the nature of this role, there will be a need to work flexible hours to the extent to_ which it is reasonably necessary to perform the duties of the position._

**_Closing date for this vacancy is 29 November 2024_



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