Online Learning Platform Administrator

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Home office allowance

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Online Learning Platform Administrator to manage its digital education ecosystem. This remote role, based in Klerksdorp, focuses on LMS operations, user management, and content uploads, supporting educators and students online across the North West region and beyond.

You will handle troubleshooting, develop training materials, monitor performance, and ensure data security for a robust learning environment, while collaborating with IT and content teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or Education.
• Experience administering LMS (Moodle/Blackboard/Canvas) or similar online platforms.
• Strong understanding of online learning principles and educational technology.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting with web-based apps.
• Excellent communication for a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the LMS (user management, course setup, content uploads).
• Provide technical support to educators and students.
• Develop and deliver LMS training materials and sessions.
• Monitor platform performance and generate usage reports.
• Ensure data integrity and security within the LMS.
• Collaborate with content developers and IT teams to integrate features.

Skills

LMS administration

Troubleshooting

Training delivery

Data reporting

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor’s in IT

Education degree

Tools

Moodle

Blackboard

Canvas

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and tech-savvy Online Learning Platform Administrator to manage their digital education ecosystem. This fully remote position is based in Klerksdorp but operates entirely online, supporting educators and students utilizing the platform. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and optimization of the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring a seamless user experience. This is a critical role for an individual passionate about educational technology and committed to providing efficient administrative support that enhances online learning outcomes across the North West region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the Learning Management System (LMS), including user management, course setup, and content uploading.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to educators and students accessing the online platform.
• Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for users on how to effectively utilize the LMS features.
• Monitor platform performance, generate reports on usage statistics, and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure data integrity and security within the online learning environment.
• Collaborate with content developers and IT teams to integrate new features and resources into the platform.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in administering an LMS (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas) or similar online platforms.
• Strong understanding of online learning principles and educational technology.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting skills and proficiency with web-based applications.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, suitable for a remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for training and certification in educational technology.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking organizational culture.
• Allowance for home office setup.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.