Lead Digital Learning Architect (Remote SA)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Digital Learning Architect for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will design and implement scalable digital learning ecosystems to support continuous development and measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in learning technologies, instructional design, content strategy and analytics, and will lead cross-functional teams while collaborating with IT, HR and business leaders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in digital learning strategy, architecture and development.
• Experience designing and implementing complex digital learning ecosystems.
• Expertise in LMS, LXP and other learning technologies.
• Strong understanding of instructional design, adult learning theories and content strategy.
• Experience with learning analytics and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead remote teams.
• A portfolio demonstrating strategic leadership in digital learning initiatives is essential.
• Experience within the educational or corporate learning sector in Northern Cape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the organization's digital learning initiatives.
• Design the architecture for digital learning platforms, ensuring scalability, integration, and user-friendliness.
• Oversee the creation and curation of digital learning content, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and business goals.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging learning technologies and tools to enhance the digital learning experience.
• Define standards and best practices for digital learning content development and delivery.
• Lead a team of instructional designers, content developers, and learning technologists.
• Leverage learning analytics to measure the effectiveness of digital learning programs and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with IT, HR, and business unit leaders to ensure seamless integration of learning solutions.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in digital learning practices.

Skills

Digital learning strategy

Learning architecture

Instructional design

Learning analytics

LMS/LXP expertise

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Digital Learning Architect for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will design and implement scalable digital learning ecosystems to support continuous development and measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in learning technologies, instructional design, content strategy and analytics, and will lead cross-functional teams while collaborating with IT, HR and business leaders.