Instructional Designer

Discovery Limited; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Pretoria seeks a Senior Instructional Designer. This role involves creating training materials for the Discovery Bank portfolio, adhering to high-quality standards, and constantly evaluating training effectiveness. Candidates must have at least two years of Instructional Design experience and a strong understanding of the 6Ds methodology. The position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years Instructional Design experience.
• Experience in financial services or banking industry preferred.
• Leadership and managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop training solutions and materials for Discovery Bank portfolio.
• Evaluate the training cycle and update materials regularly.
• Consult with stakeholders to address learning and development needs.
• Design and develop training material for workshops and induction programmes.

Skills

6Ds methodology application

Creative and innovative

Project management skills

Instructional writing

Data-driven insights

Effective communication

Education

Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practitioner qualification (ODETDP)

Business related degree

Job description

Discovery Institute of Training Instructional Designer (Senior)

Location: Sandton - Hybrid

Key Purpose

The vacancy is for an Instructional Design role within the Discovery Institute of Training.

The role requires the Instructional Designer to develop training solutions and material for the Discovery Bank portfolio, according to high quality standards.

The role will also involve constant evaluation of the training cycle and regular updating of material.

Key Outputs

• All work must be done accurately, comprehensively and in-line with set quality standards.
• Effectively follow the 6Ds methodology to develop all learning solutions.
• Consult with stakeholders across all relevant business areas to identify and address L&D needs.
• Gather information about Discovery Bank in relation to key needs and requirements of the area.
• Develop comprehensive curriculum to cater for the needs of specific areas.
• Design and develop training material and assessments for in-person and virtual training workshops and induction programmes, in line with the curriculum to ensure that learning outcomes are matched.
• Develop storyboards (only) for digital training material, which could include online courses, videos, podcasts, infographics and animations.
• Note: The Instructional Designer will not be responsible for any development of digital material as this function is fulfilled by the Multimedia design team.
• Consult with business areas to agree on reasonable and achievable deadlines.
• Train and provide guidance to the facilitators to ensure that learning outcomes are achieved through effective presentation of material.
• Maintain material and ensuring best practice guidelines are followed across the areas.
• Continuous evaluation of both facilitators and the effectiveness of training material.
• Ability to develop material based on technical product information and specifications.
• Manage projects within the portfolio, ID team, or department: proactive communication, updates, and timelines.
• Apply planning and project management skills, as well as the use of project management tools.
• Set strategic portfolio goals and plan and manage new initiatives for the portfolio.
• Lead, manage, support and coach the one instructional designer assisting on the portfolio, to grow into a senior role through clear communication, effective training, and alignment with Discovery values.
• Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyse data to identify engagement trends, make impactful recommendations, and suggest solutions.
• Use approved AI technology effectively to enhance ID processes and develop deliverables.

Petences

Extensive experience in the application of the 6Ds methodology
Learning experience design based on data-driven insights
Creative and innovative
Very good command of English language
Demonstrate strong instructional writing skills
Attention to detail
Good project management skills
Communicate effectively with diverse personalities
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
Coping with pressure and setbacks
Adapting and responding to change
Relating and networking
Applying expertise and technology
Management and operational knowledge and skills
Leadership knowledge and skills
Experience

Qualifications and Experience

At least two years Instructional Design experience.

Experience required: At least two years Instructional Design experience.

• Leadership and/or managerial experience
• Project management experience
• Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practitioner qualification (ODETDP)
• Knowledge and experience working in the financial services industry or banking industry
• Business related degree
• EMPLOYMENT EQUITY: The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.