Content Developers Faculty of Education

Lyceum College; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in South Africa is seeking experienced content developers or reviewers to assist in creating high-quality study materials for teacher education qualifications. Candidates must have a relevant Master's degree and at least 2 years of experience in curriculum development. This remote role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of teacher education through distance learning. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic writing skills required for undergraduate students.
• Independent and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience in developing academic texts and study materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop full study guides with structured learning content.
• Create learning outcomes aligned with educational frameworks.
• Ensure academic integrity and originality in developed materials.

Skills

Academic writing skills

Curriculum design understanding

Independence under pressure

Familiarity with online learning

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Masters degree in Education or related discipline

Job description

Lyceum College is seeking experienced and academically sound individuals to assist in the development of high‑quality outcomes‑aligned study materials for modules offered under our teacher education qualification. This will either be in the capacity of a content developer or a reviewer. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of teacher education in South Africa particularly in the context of distance learning.

This is a remote position.

Subject Areas

• Academic Literacy
• Academic Strategy
• Conversational Sesotho
• Decoloniality
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Educational Psychology 1
• Educational Psychology 2
• English FAL Teaching and Learning 1
• English HL Teaching and Learning 1
• isiZulu HL Teaching and Learning
• Life Skills Teaching and Learning 1 and 2
• Managing Teaching
• Mathematics 101
• Mathematics Teaching and Learning 1 and 2
• Physical and Health Education
• Sociology in Teaching
• Teaching Methods
• Teaching Practice
• Technology and Teaching
• Afrikaans
• Conversational Afrikaans
• Education Studies 1
• English 1

Key Responsibilities

• Develop full study guides for assigned modules, including:
  • Structured learning content
  • Learning outcomes aligned with the HEQSF and the qualification purpose
  • Activities and self‑assessments with suggested responses
  • Assessment preparation material (e.g. assignment tips, past‑paper simulations)
  • Distance‑learning friendly content that is accessible, engaging and learner‑centred
  • Relevant academic readings (textbook and open‑access), case studies and South African educational policies
  • Editable, properly formatted Word documents that meet institutional templates and standards
  • Work under tight timeframes with multiple deadlines while maintaining consistent quality
  • Be responsive to feedback from academic reviewers, instructional designers and the quality assurance team
  • Ensure academic integrity and originality in all materials developed

Requirements

• Excellent academic writing skills with the ability to write for undergraduate students
• Sound understanding of curriculum design and outcomes‑based education
• Proven ability to work independently and under pressure
• Familiarity with distance and online‑learning principles
• High attention to detail including referencing (preferably Harvard style)
• A relevant Masters degree in Education or a related discipline (essential)
• At least 2 years experience in teaching curriculum development or instructional design in higher education
• Demonstrable experience in developing study materials or academic texts
• Familiarity with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub‑Framework (HEQSF) and Council on Higher Education (CHE) standards
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and accept revisions where required
• Computer literacy and access to your own laptop/desktop and internet

Added Advantage

• Doctorate in Education or working towards one
• Experience in distance education institutions
• Knowledge of South African school curriculum policy (e.g. CAPS, NCS)
• Previous work with private higher education institutions

Assessment Task

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a writing competency task that involves preparing a short excerpt of a study guide based on a supplied module topic. This exercise will assess academic language and clarity, structure and pedagogical flow, and alignment to outcomes and student accessibility.

Application Process

• CV
• Cover letter indicating areas of expertise and availability
• Sample of previous academic writing
• Highest qualification certificates and transcripts
• Two contactable references

These should be sent by 30 November 2025.

Employment Information

• Employment type: Full Time
• Vacancy: 1