Hybrid Senior Digital Learning Designer — Impactful & Flexible

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

In-office collaboration in Polokwane

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking a Senior Digital Learning Designer to craft engaging online courses and blended learning solutions for diverse learners. You will lead end-to-end design, develop content, and ensure accessibility across platforms.

You will apply ADDIE/SAM, collaborate with SMEs and multimedia developers, mentor junior designers, and thrive in a hybrid work setup in Polokwane, contributing to the future of digital education in the Limpopo region.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design or related field
• Minimum 5 years designing digital learning content for corporate/academic environments
• Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools: Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate or equivalent
• Strong understanding of learning theories and instructional design models (ADDIE/SAM)
• Experience developing accessible content (WCAG 2.1 AA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with clear design concept articulation
• Strong project management skills with timelines and resources
• Experience with LMS administration and deployment is a plus
• Portfolio showing a range of digital learning design projects
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in Polokwane

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality digital learning content (e-learning, simulations, videos, assessments) using authoring tools
• Apply instructional design theories and adult learning principles to meet learning objectives
• Collaborate with SMEs, instructional technologists, and multimedia developers for accuracy and pedagogy
• Develop storyboards, scripts, and outlines for digital learning projects
• Incorporate accessibility and UX best practices into designs
• Conduct needs assessments and analyze performance gaps
• Manage multiple projects with timely delivery within scope and budget
• Evaluate effectiveness via learner feedback and performance data
• Stay current with trends in digital learning and instructional design
• Mentor junior designers and share best practices

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

LMS administration

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking a Senior Digital Learning Designer to craft engaging online courses and blended learning solutions for diverse learners. You will lead end-to-end design, develop content, and ensure accessibility across platforms.

You will apply ADDIE/SAM, collaborate with SMEs and multimedia developers, mentor junior designers, and thrive in a hybrid work setup in Polokwane, contributing to the future of digital education in the Limpopo region.