Director of Educational Technology & Learning Innovation

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Educational Technologist in Durban to spearhead technology integration in teaching and learning. You will guide strategic edtech initiatives, support faculty in adopting new tools, and ensure seamless tech integration across the campus.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in educational technology, with strong leadership, project management, and LMS expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in educational technology or related IT roles within education.
• Proven experience leading technology integration projects and managing teams.
• Deep knowledge of learning management systems (Moodle/Blackboard/Canvas) and educational software.
• Strong pedagogical understanding and ability to translate learning needs into tech-enabled solutions.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the institutional strategy for educational technology aligned with academic goals.
• Lead evaluation, selection, and deployment of new educational technologies and platforms.
• Provide training and ongoing professional development to faculty on LMS and edtech tools.
• Oversee IT infrastructure supporting educational technology in collaboration with IT teams.
• Collaborate with curriculum designers to integrate technology into course design and delivery.
• Research trends in edtech and propose innovative solutions to enhance teaching and learning.
• Manage edtech projects ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to edtech tools and platforms.
• Foster a culture of innovation and adoption among faculty and students.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Training & development

Education

Master's degree in Educational Technology or related

Tools

Moodle

Blackboard

Canvas

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Lead Educational Technologist in Durban to spearhead technology integration in teaching and learning. You will guide strategic edtech initiatives, support faculty in adopting new tools, and ensure seamless tech integration across the campus.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in educational technology, with strong leadership, project management, and LMS expertise.