Lead Curriculum Architect — Hybrid, Impactful Education Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional growth

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Curriculum Developer to drive design and delivery of innovative programs. You will guide a team of curriculum specialists, oversee lifecycle stages, and ensure high-quality materials aligned with standards, across diverse educational levels.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in curriculum development with leadership, strong instructional-design expertise, and a strategic mindset to elevate learning outcomes regionally.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in curriculum development with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design models (ADDIE/SAM).
• Experience with national/international standards and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development team and oversee the full lifecycle.
• Oversee research, development and revision of curricula across subjects.
• Ensure alignment with national and international standards and outcomes.
• Develop instructional strategies, activities and assessments.
• Collaborate with educators, admins and industry professionals for relevance.
• Manage timelines, budgets and resources for curriculum projects.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members.
• Drive continuous improvement within Stellenbosch curriculum dept.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional design

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's in Education

PhD advantageous

Tools

ADDIE

SAM

Authoring tools

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Curriculum Developer to drive design and delivery of innovative programs. You will guide a team of curriculum specialists, oversee lifecycle stages, and ensure high-quality materials aligned with standards, across diverse educational levels.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in curriculum development with leadership, strong instructional-design expertise, and a strategic mindset to elevate learning outcomes regionally.