Content Developers : Faculty of Education

Lyceum College; Randburg; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in South Africa is seeking experienced individuals to develop high-quality study materials for teacher education. The role involves creating engaging and learner-centered content aligned with education outcomes. Applicants should hold a relevant Master's degree and have at least 2 years of experience in teaching or curriculum development. This position is fully remote and requires excellent academic writing skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in teaching or curriculum development.
• Demonstrable experience in developing study materials or academic texts.
• Familiarity with HEQSF and CHE standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop full study guides for assigned modules.
• Produce distance-learning friendly content.
• Work under tight timeframes with multiple deadlines.

Skills

Excellent academic writing skills

Sound understanding of curriculum design

Proven ability to work independently

Familiarity with distance learning principles

High attention to detail

Education

Relevant Masters degree in Education

Job description

This is a remote position.

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.

Subject Areas

• Academic Literacy
• Academic Strategy
• Afrikaans
• Conversational Afrikaans
• Conversational Sesotho
• Decoloniality
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Education Studies 1
• Educational Psychology 1
• Educational Psychology 2
• English 1
• 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

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)
  • Produce distance‑learning friendly content that is accessible, engaging and learner‑centred
  • Integrate relevant academic readings (textbook and open‑access), case studies, and South African educational policies
  • Submit editable, properly formatted Word documents that meet institutional templates and standards
  • Work under tight timeframes with multiple deadlines, 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

Required Competencies

• 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)

Minimum Requirements

• 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, etc.)
• Previous work with private higher education institutions

Assessment Task

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a writing competency task. This will involve 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
• Alignment to outcomes and student accessibility

Candidates will be advised of this if they are shortlisted.

Application Process

Please submit the following:

• CV
• Cover letter indicating your 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 to the relevant contact.

Required Skills / Education / Key Skills

Required Skills: 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).

Required Education: 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.

Key Skills: Early Childhood Education, Classroom Experience, Education Administration, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Adult Education, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Administrative Experience, Leadership Experience, Program Development, Supervising Experience.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1