Moodle Back-End Manager / Administrator (Available immediately)

NGI; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NGI is seeking a passionate Moodle Back-End Manager/Administrator to oversee our learning management system, supporting thousands of users. The role involves system administration, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with data privacy. Join our mission-driven team, and contribute to transforming education technology.

Benefits

Supportive, collaborative environment

Transformative educational projects

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Educational Technology, or related field, or proven experience.
• 2+ years of experience administering Moodle or similar LMS.
• Available immediately.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Moodle LMS, including upgrades and support.
• Manage user roles, permissions, and enrolments.
• Ensure security and compliance with data privacy regulations.

Skills

System Administration

Troubleshooting

Data Privacy Compliance

Integration with Third-Party Tools

Education

Degree in IT or Educational Technology

Proven Experience in LMS Administration

Tools

Moodle

Zoom

Turnitin

H5P

Job description

Are you passionate about technology in education? Do you have the skills to manage and optimise a Moodle learning platform that supports thousands of students and staff? We’re looking for aMoodle Back-End Manager / Administratorto join our dynamic team and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation, security, and integration of our learning management system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain our Moodle LMS, including upgrades, backups, and performance tuning.
• Manage user roles, permissions, and enrolments.
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide second-line technical support.
• Integrate Moodle with third-party tools (e.g., Zoom, Turnitin, H5P).
• Ensure security, compliance, and data privacy (e.g., POPIA/GDPR).
• Support academic teams in leveraging Moodle for teaching and learning.

Requirements:

• Degree in IT, Educational Technology, or related field or proven experience
• 2+ years of experience administering Moodle or similar LMS.
• Available immediately

Preferred:

• Experience in a higher education or training environment.
• Familiarity with reporting tools, Moodle plugins, and basic scripting.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven institution transforming learning through technology.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Contribute to projects that make a real educational impact.