Lead Educational Technologist - Learning Tech Leader

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead Educational Technologist to drive technology integration across educational programs in Tembisa. You will lead strategy, evaluate new tools, and collaborate with faculty, IT, and administrators to improve student outcomes.

The role requires a Master's in Educational Technology and 8+ years in edtech, including 3 years in leadership, with deep LMS experience (Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas) and a passion for transformative learning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Technology or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in educational technology.
• Leadership experience in edtech initiatives and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational technology initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and support for LMS and other educational platforms.
• Develop and deliver training programs for faculty on effective use of educational technologies.
• Research and pilot new technologies to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to educational software and hardware.
• Collaborate with IT departments to ensure security, reliability, and scalability of edtech infrastructure.
• Manage the budget for educational technology acquisitions and maintenance.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in educational technology.

Skills

Educational leadership

Educational technology strategy

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Educational Technology

Tools

Moodle

Blackboard

Canvas

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead Educational Technologist to drive technology integration across educational programs in Tembisa. You will lead strategy, evaluate new tools, and collaborate with faculty, IT, and administrators to improve student outcomes.

The role requires a Master's in Educational Technology and 8+ years in edtech, including 3 years in leadership, with deep LMS experience (Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas) and a passion for transformative learning.