Lead Educational Tech & Digital Learning Architect

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical & dental insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities and tech

Annual performance bonus

Relocation assistance possible

Paid annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Technologist to lead the integration of technology across the Rustenburg campus. You will evaluate, recommend, and implement educational technologies that support pedagogical goals and improve student outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Educational Technology or related field, 6+ years in higher education, strong project management, training delivery, and the ability to provide expert technical and pedagogical support to faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Educational Technology or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in an educational technology role, preferably in higher education.
• Proven experience with LMS, video conferencing, interactive whiteboards, and specialized software.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new educational technologies to meet institutional needs.
• Lead the implementation and integration of selected technologies into the curriculum and learning environments.
• Provide advanced technical support and pedagogical consultation to faculty and staff on the effective use of educational technology tools.
• Develop and deliver training programs and resources to enhance digital literacy and technology adoption.
• Collaborate with IT departments to ensure seamless integration and maintenance of educational technology infrastructure.
• Design and develop digital learning materials and resources.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in educational technology, learning sciences, and digital pedagogy.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the institution's technology initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to educational software and hardware.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Pedagogical knowledge

Education

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

Tools

LMS

Video conferencing

Interactive whiteboards

Educational software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Technologist to lead the integration of technology across the Rustenburg campus. You will evaluate, recommend, and implement educational technologies that support pedagogical goals and improve student outcomes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Educational Technology or related field, 6+ years in higher education, strong project management, training delivery, and the ability to provide expert technical and pedagogical support to faculty and staff.