Head of Learning Experience & Design (Durban)

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an experienced Lead Instructional Designer to guide curriculum development and mentor a team of designers across e-learning, ILT, and blended programs.

You will set strategic direction, collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders, ensure high-quality content, and drive innovative learning solutions for a diverse workforce in Durban and beyond.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in instructional design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in ADDIE or SAM and adult learning theories.
• Proficiency with authoring tools and LMS; strong PM and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of instructional designers.
• Develop and implement instructional design strategies and standards.
• Oversee end-to-end design of learning solutions (e-learning, ILT, blended).
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to translate needs into measurable outcomes.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency of curricula; drive program evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional design

LMS proficiency

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

ADDIE

SAM

Adult learning theory

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

LMS

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an experienced Lead Instructional Designer to guide curriculum development and mentor a team of designers across e-learning, ILT, and blended programs.

You will set strategic direction, collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders, ensure high-quality content, and drive innovative learning solutions for a diverse workforce in Durban and beyond.