AI-Powered Learning Architect — Online Education Innovator

Nxgl; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Gen Learning (NGL) seeks a Senior Learning Architect to join their Cape Town-based hybrid, full-time team. You will design, prototype, and configure next-generation online learning experiences, collaborating with top university faculty and an internal cross-functional team to push pedagogy and technology boundaries.

You will lead end-to-end instructional design, configure AI tutors, develop learning systems, and shape our proprietary development methodology, applying learning science to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in edtech or online learning.
• Experience collaborating with faculty and executives to translate needs into designs.
• Autonomous, proactive, and able to work with ambiguity in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Familiarity with AI in education and interest in GenAI-enabled learning.
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive learner experiences.
• Ability to design and prototype end-to-end learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end instructional design for online courses using modern design models.
• Run design workshops with faculty to define learning goals and course structures.
• Translate expert knowledge into engaging, evidence-based learning experiences.
• Develop, test, and refine AI prompts and RAGs for bespoke AI tutors.
• Prototype and test course experiences with faculty and internal teams.
• Configure learning experiences with AI tutor to support students and faculty.

Skills

Senior Learning Architect

Learning Designer

Instructional Designer

Learning Architect

Learning Solutions Architect

Relationship Builder

Autonomous and Proactive

Tech-Savvy and AI-Curious

Creative Problem-Solver

Start-up Ready

Job description

Next Gen Learning (NGL) seeks a Senior Learning Architect to join their Cape Town-based hybrid, full-time team. You will design, prototype, and configure next-generation online learning experiences, collaborating with top university faculty and an internal cross-functional team to push pedagogy and technology boundaries.

You will lead end-to-end instructional design, configure AI tutors, develop learning systems, and shape our proprietary development methodology, applying learning science to