(1703) Contractor - Instructional Designer (12-month fixed-term contract) - SARB Academy

South African Reserve Bank Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African Reserve Bank Group in Pretoria is seeking a Digital Learning Specialist responsible for designing and implementing digital learning solutions. The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders and ensure quality in learning delivery.

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and significant experience in e-learning are required. The role is full-time with a focus on enhancing organizational learning through innovative approaches.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in a relevant field.
• 5-8 years experience in an e-learning technology environment.
• Advanced understanding of instructional design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital learning solutions.
• Conduct instructional research and develop assessment instruments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts for content creation.
• Integrate classroom-based and digital learning methodologies.

Skills

Instructional design

Learning management systems

Quality assurance

E-learning delivery

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in e-learning tools

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development or similar

Tools

Articulate360

Vyond

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Job Description

The main purpose of this position is to take responsibility for the design, development, sourcing, administration and implementation of digital learning solutions in support of the digital learning strategy within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Academy through the various digital engagement platforms available.

Key performance areas

• Define own work plan and change management deliverables in alignment with the SARB Academy and SARB Training, and prioritise own deliverables and work activities.
• Integrate classroom-based and digital learning methodologies to ensure a blended approach to learning and development, and enhance the learning process in support of digital transformation and future skills.
• Deliver high-quality and relevant work which includes deliverables such as training management strategies or approaches to a project initiative and communication plan, including: Design course content to facilitate effective knowledge acquisition. Collaborate with subject matter experts. Applyinstructional design theories, practices and methods. Utilisemultimedia tools to enhance the learning process. Conductinstructional research. Developassessment instruments. Coordinate theactions linked to the systems training team, where applicable. Build and sustain client relationships, and understand potential impacts on key stakeholders. Design, develop and review digital learning content to enhance the SARB’s overall competence. Conduct an impact assessment process comprising of post-learning and -project assessment. Engage with vendors and other external stakeholders to ensure accurate content design and creation in accordance with internal standards, policies, service level agreements and specifications. Plan and manage all digital learning projects, and improve the design and development of digital solutions in order to ensure that the SARB derives maximum value. Take responsibility for ongoing quality assurance of digital learning content against relevant standards, policies, procedures and compliance with applicable subject matter experts.
• Work closely with small and medium-sized enterprises as well as digital learning practitioners, and ensure that relevant stakeholders are identified.
• Keepabreast with industry practices in order to provide informed and up-to-date guidance on new digital learning content, methodologies, technologies and capabilities, and drive their adoption by the SARB.

Qualifications

Job requirements

• at least aBachelor’s degree (NQF level7) in Learning and Development, Instructional Design, Industrial Psychology or Multimedia Technology, or an equivalent qualification; and
• at least 5–8years of experience in an e-learning and/or technology-enabled learning environment.

Additional requirements include:

• advanced understanding of instructional design;
• sound knowledge of learning management systems;
• sound knowledge of learning and development software/digital platforms;
• industry, organisational and business awareness, knowledge and skills;
• quality assurance knowledge and skills;
• continuous improvement knowledge and skills;
• continued learning and/or professional development knowledge and skills;
• resource planning and development knowledge and skills;
• business engagement management knowledge and skills;
• stakeholder management knowledge and skills;
• e-learning delivery knowledge and skills; and
• proficiency in e-learning authoring tools, including (but not limited to) Articulate360, Vyond and the Adobe Creative Cloud.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1703
• Job Category Contractor
• Posting Date 06/23/2026, 12:47 PM
• Apply Before 07/07/2026, 09:55 PM
• Degree Level NQF 7:Bachelor's degree, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificate and B-tech
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0002, ZA