Learning Management System Administrator

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

On-site work environment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team atmosphere

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an on-site LMS Administrator in Klerksdorp to manage and optimise the educational platform. You will support faculty and students, configure the system, upload content, and generate usage reports to improve learning outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Education and at least 3 years’ LMS experience (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard). Strong troubleshooting and communication skills are essential in a busy IT environment.

Qualifications

• LMS administration experience required.
• Experience with Moodle/Canvas/Blackboard recommended.
• Strong troubleshooting and user-support skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the LMS for ongoing reliability.
• Provide training and support to faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage user accounts, enrollments, and course structures.
• Upload and organize course content per guidelines.
• Generate reports on usage, progress, and completion.
• Collaborate with IT and instructional design teams on updates.

Skills

LMS administration

Troubleshooting

User support

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/EDU

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and technically adept Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator to manage and maintain their educational platform in Klerksdorp. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation and effective utilization of the LMS, supporting both faculty and students. You will be responsible for system configuration, user support, content uploading, and generating reports to monitor usage and effectiveness. This on-site position requires a proactive individual who can troubleshoot issues and optimize the platform to enhance the learning experience for all users.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the organization's Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring its optimal performance and availability.
• Provide technical support and training to faculty, staff, and students on LMS functionalities and best practices.
• Manage user accounts, enrollments, and course structures within the LMS environment.
• Upload and organize course content, ensuring accuracy and proper formatting according to institutional guidelines.
• Generate regular reports on LMS usage, student progress, and course completion rates for management review.
• Collaborate with IT and instructional design teams to troubleshoot issues and implement system updates or enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience specifically administering a Learning Management System (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard).
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills and experience with user support in a complex IT environment.
• Proficiency in managing user data, course content, and generating system reports.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical users.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary within the specified range.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• On-site work environment with access to modern facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and LMS-specific training.
• Supportive team atmosphere dedicated to advancing educational technology.