Instructional Designer

HENSOLDT AG; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Attractive salary & special payments

Structured onboarding and development

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to design, develop and maintain engaging learning solutions that meet business needs and improve organisational performance.

The role involves conducting learning needs analyses, creating blended learning content, and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to ensure technically accurate materials. A Diploma in Instructional Design or related field and 5+ years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Instructional Design or related field; degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in instructional design or curriculum development.
• Experience developing classroom-based, digital and blended learning programmes.
• Experience collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to develop technical learning content.
• Experience designing technical training material in manufacturing, engineering or defence environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Learning Needs Analysis and Solution Design: analyse requirements and gaps to design targeted learning interventions.
• Learning Content Development: create instructor-led, digital and blended programmes with objectives, storyboards and resources.
• Learning Quality Assurance and Evaluation: pilot, collect feedback and analytics to improve solutions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Knowledge Management: partner with SMEs and trainers to translate knowledge into structured learning materials.
• Learning Innovation and Capability Development: explore new technologies and learner-centered approaches to boost delivery and capability.

Skills

Learning Needs Analysis

Instructional Design

Storyboarding

Learning Analytics

Adult Learning Principles

Technical Writing

Multimedia Design

Education

Diploma in Instructional Design or related field

Degree in Curriculum Development or Educational Technology

Job description

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The Instructional Designer designs, develops and maintains engaging, effective and technically accurate learning solutions that address business needs, strengthen individual and organisational capability, and support improved business performance.

Qualification and experience:

• Diploma in Instructional Design, Education, Learning and Development or a related field; a relevant degree is preferred.
• A qualification in Curriculum Development or Educational Technology will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in instructional design or curriculum development.
• Experience developing classroom-based, digital and blended learning programmes.
• Experience collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to develop technical learning content.
• Experience designing technical training material within a manufacturing, engineering or defence environment will be advantageous.

Key technical skills:

• Learning Needs Analysis
• Instructional Design Methodologies, including ADDIE and SAM
• Adult Learning Principles and Learning Theories
• Learning Pathway Design
• Classroom-Based, Digital and Blended Learning Design
• Storyboarding and Instructional Scriptwriting
• Learning Assessment Design
• Learning Analytics and Evaluation
• Visual Learning and Multimedia Design
• Technical Writing and Editing

Key responsibilities:

Learning Needs Analysis and Solution Design

Analyse business requirements, performance gaps and learner needs in consultation with relevant stakeholders to design targeted learning interventions using appropriate instructional methodologies, resulting in solutions that strengthen individual capability and organisational performance.

Learning Content Development

Develop instructor-led, digital and blended learning programmes by creating structured content, storyboards, assessments and learner resources aligned with defined learning objectives, resulting in engaging learning experiences that support effective knowledge transfer and measurable outcomes.

Learning Quality Assurance and Evaluation

Evaluate learning programmes through pilots, learner and facilitator feedback, learning analytics and outcome assessments to identify opportunities for improvement, resulting in relevant, accurate and effective learning solutions that deliver sustained business value.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Knowledge Management

Partner with Subject Matter Experts, Technical Trainers and business stakeholders throughout the content-development process to capture and translate specialist knowledge into structured learning material, resulting in technically accurate resources aligned with business processes, products and organisational standards.

Learning Innovation and Capability Development

Research and apply emerging learning technologies, instructional practices and learner-centred approaches across organisational learning initiatives to improve programme delivery and support Technical Trainers, resulting in enhanced learning experiences and stronger organisational capability.

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 12 October 2026.

We support you with flexible working models and offers to help you balance work and family life.

We offer an attractive salary and special payments.

Personal & Professional Development

We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.

Working Atmosphere

We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.

Health & Prevention

We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.

Mobility & Sustainability

We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.