Academic Product & Content Lead - Learnerships & QA

Signa Academy; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Gauteng seeks a Product and Content Specialist responsible for strategic design and execution of academic programmes. The role demands leadership in content development and quality assurance to ensure relevance to industry needs. A Diploma or Bachelor's degree in education is required, along with minimum five years experience in managing learnerships. Strong programme design, stakeholder engagement, and compliance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in managing accredited learnerships or skills programmes.
• ETDP SETA-registered Assessor and/or Moderator is preferred.
• Deep understanding of South African skills development legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, development, and refinement of learning products.
• Manage end-to-end course design and instructional design aligned to NQF standards.
• Continuously enhance course content to maintain industry relevance.

Skills

Programme design

Academic project management

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance compliance

Curriculum design

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in education or HR Development

Postgraduate qualification in Education or Quality Assurance

Tools

LMS platforms

QMS systems

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

An educational institution in Gauteng seeks a Product and Content Specialist responsible for strategic design and execution of academic programmes. The role demands leadership in content development and quality assurance to ensure relevance to industry needs. A Diploma or Bachelor's degree in education is required, along with minimum five years experience in managing learnerships. Strong programme design, stakeholder engagement, and compliance skills are essential.