Research and Development Manager

3 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Fidelity Services Group Full time

Vacancy**:Research and Development Manager**
Location**:Florida, Roodepoort**

Minimum Requirements:

- Grade 12/Matric certificate (minimum); a relevant Degree or Diploma in Education, Training Development, or a related field is highly advantageous.
- Proven experience in research, curriculum development, or instructional design within a training or educational environment.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transport is an advantage.
- Clear criminal record with no pending cases.
- Reside within the West Rand area preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the design, development, review, and updating of training materials and programmes to ensure alignment with unit standards, SETA/QCTO accreditation requirements, and industry best practices.
- Conduct research on emerging trends, regulations, and technologies relevant to the training programmes and integrate findings into curriculum improvements.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Skills Development teams to maintain compliance and support accreditation processes.
- Manage the development and contextualisation of new learning content for Skills Programmes and Learnerships.
- Facilitate pilot testing and validation of training materials with stakeholders to ensure quality and relevance.
- Provide ongoing support and training to facilitators and assessors on new or updated learning materials.
- Maintain accurate documentation of curriculum changes, research findings, and development projects.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of training programmes and recommend improvements.
- Uphold organisational policies and standards in all research and development activities.

Other Attributes:

- Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, innovative, and proactive in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and manage multiple projects.

**_ We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. _**

**_Fidelity Security Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate._

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