Online Education Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Collaborative team

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Online Education Specialist to lead digital learning initiatives from a fully remote setting. You will design, develop, and manage high-quality online courses for a global student audience, translating pedagogical goals into engaging content and robust online environments.

You will collaborate with faculty, assess tools, monitor progress, and support instructors and students. A Master's in Educational Technology or related field plus 5+ years of LMS experience and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Technology, Online Learning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and delivering online courses.
• Proficiency with major LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and online pedagogy.
• Excellent project management, communication, and collaboration in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging online courses using LMS.
• Collaborate with faculty to structure content and multimedia elements.
• Provide technical and pedagogical support to students and instructors.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance online learning.
• Monitor course progress and analyze student performance to drive improvements.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Educational Technology or related field

Tools

Moodle

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly skilled and motivated Online Education Specialist to spearhead their digital learning initiatives, based remotely. This role is crucial for designing, developing, and managing high-quality online courses and programs that provide an exceptional learning experience for students worldwide. You will be at the forefront of e-learning innovation, working closely with faculty to translate pedagogical goals into engaging digital content and robust online learning environments, supporting a university-wide commitment to accessible and effective distance education through a fully remote operational model.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging and pedagogically sound online courses using various learning management systems (LMS).
• Collaborate with faculty subject matter experts to structure content, create multimedia elements, and integrate interactive activities.
• Provide technical and pedagogical support to students and instructors participating in online courses.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the online learning experience.
• Monitor course progress, analyze student performance data, and recommend improvements for course effectiveness.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Educational Technology, Online Learning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and delivering online courses and programs.
• Proficiency with major Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard).
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and online pedagogy.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, adapted for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary with excellent benefits package.
• Flexible work schedule, allowing for work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities in e-learning and educational technology.
• Opportunity to shape the future of online education.
• A collaborative and innovative remote team environment.