Instructional Designer

Discovery; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an innovative Instructional Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing high-quality training solutions and materials for the Discovery Vitality portfolio, ensuring that all outputs meet stringent quality standards. You will engage with stakeholders to identify learning needs, design comprehensive curricula, and create engaging training materials for both in-person and virtual workshops. Your creativity and project management skills will be crucial in maintaining best practices and enhancing instructional design processes. If you're passionate about learning and development and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Instructional Design and familiarity with financial services.
• Strong skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop training solutions and materials for Discovery Vitality portfolio.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and manage instructional design projects.

Skills

6Ds methodology

Instructional writing

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Creativity

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

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

Business related degree

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

DISCOVERY INSTITUTE OF TRAINING

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

SANDTON

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 Vitality 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.

1. Effectively follow the 6Ds methodology to develop all learning solutions.
2. Consult with stakeholders across all relevant business areas to identify and address L&D needs.
3. Gather information about Discovery Vitality in relation to key needs and requirements of the area.
4. Develop comprehensive curriculum to cater for the needs of specific areas.
5. 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.
6. Develop storyboards (only) for digital training material, which could include online courses, videos, podcasts, infographics and animations.
7. Consult with business areas to agree on reasonable and achievable deadlines.
8. Train and provide guidance to the facilitators to ensure that learning outcomes are achieved through effective presentation of material.
9. Maintain material and ensure best practice guidelines are followed across the areas.
10. Continuous evaluation of both facilitators and the effectiveness of training material.
11. Ability to develop material based on technical product information and specifications.
12. Manage projects within the portfolio, ID team, or department. This includes proactive communication, updates, and timelines.
13. Apply planning and project management skills, as well as the use of project management tools.
14. Set strategic portfolio goals and plan and manage new initiatives for the portfolio.
15. Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
16. Analyse data to identify engagement trends, make impactful recommendations, and suggest solutions.
17. Use approved AI technology effectively to enhance ID processes and develop deliverables.

COMPETENCIES

1. Extensive experience in the application of the 6Ds methodology.
2. Creative and innovative.
3. Very good command of the English language.
4. Demonstrate strong instructional writing skills.
5. Attention to detail.
6. Good project management skills.
7. Communicate effectively with diverse personalities.
8. Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
9. Coping with pressure and setbacks.
10. Adapting and responding to change.
11. Relating and networking.
12. Applying expertise and technology.
13. Leadership skills.

EXPERIENCE

The following qualifications and experience are required:

1. At least two years of Instructional Design experience.
2. 2 years of working experience in the same role.
3. Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practitioner qualification (ODETDP).
4. Knowledge and experience working in the financial services industry/with the Discovery Vitality product.
5. 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.