Education Specialist

Optimi Learning; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an experienced Education Specialist to join the Academics department in Centurion. The role involves designing academic products, ensuring quality standards, and developing new qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in the education field, and a passion for improving student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in accreditation and educational development.
• Self-driven with excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and review academic products and student journeys.
• Maintain and apply for institutional accreditations.
• Track project progress and provide regular reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Honours or Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office

Moodle

Job description

Optimi has an opportunity for an experienced Education Specialist to join our Academics department and contribute to the quality, development, and delivery of qualifications aligned with our GuidEd Learning strategy.

You must be a self-driven education professional eager to make a visible impact.

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Essential) Honours or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (Preferred) Minimum 6 years' experience in : Accreditation requirements across quality councils, SETAs, and DHET Development and quality assurance of learning materials and assessment tools Proficiency in MS Office (Essential) Experience with Moodle or other LMS platforms (Preferred) Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) DUTIES Assist in designing and reviewing academic products aligned with the GuidEd Learning Map and develop student journeys in collaboration with facilitators and coordinators.

Contribute to the development and review of qualifications to reflect evolving educational trends.

Design and develop new qualifications and short courses.

Work with the Accreditation and Quality Assurance team to maintain and apply for institutional accreditations.

Create and maintain assessments that align with curriculum requirements.

Ensure assessments meet quality and regulatory standards.

Work with internal departments to ensure an optimal student experience.

Identify operational issues and propose improvements.

Provide academic input and updates to relevant departments.

Track project progress and provide regular reports to the manager.

Highlight challenges and delays and propose viable solutions.

The position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.