Head of Learning Experience & Design (Durban)

Placements24

Durban

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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.

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