Instructional Designer - Online Courses

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 248,000 - 441,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Remote work

Diverse projects

Collaborative environment

Impactful learning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Instructional Designer to develop engaging online courses for a remote workforce. You will apply adult learning principles, e-learning technologies, and curriculum development methodologies to create measurable learning experiences.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts to transform complex information into accessible, interactive modules, using industry-standard authoring tools and an LMS. This contract role offers flexibility and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Instructional Designer or similar role.
• Portfolio of online courses.
• Proficiency in using e-learning authoring tools and LMS.
• Solid understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging online learning content, including interactive modules, assessments, and multimedia resources.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content and ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Apply adult learning theories and instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM).
• Utilize e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) to build courses.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of online training programs and recommend improvements.

Skills

Portfolio of courses

Adult learning

Instructional design

Project management

Communication

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

LMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and creative Instructional Designer to develop engaging and effective online courses for their remote workforce. This position requires a deep understanding of adult learning principles, e-learning technologies, and curriculum development methodologies to create impactful learning experiences. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts to transform complex information into accessible, interactive, and measurable online modules. This is a fantastic contract opportunity for an experienced designer who thrives in a flexible, remote setting and is passionate about creating high-quality digital learning content that drives professional development and skill enhancement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging online learning content, including interactive modules, assessments, and multimedia resources.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content and ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Apply adult learning theories and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create effective learning solutions.
• Utilize e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) to build courses.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of online training programs and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Instructional Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio of online courses.
• Proficiency in using e-learning authoring tools and learning management systems (LMS).
• Solid understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate, commensurate with experience.
• Flexible work schedule and the autonomy of a remote position.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging online learning projects.
• Collaborative virtual environment with access to subject matter experts.
• The chance to shape impactful digital learning experiences for a dynamic organization.