Product And Content Specialist

Signa Academy; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Gauteng seeks a Product and Content Specialist responsible for strategic design and execution of academic programmes. The role demands leadership in content development and quality assurance to ensure relevance to industry needs. A Diploma or Bachelor's degree in education is required, along with minimum five years experience in managing learnerships. Strong programme design, stakeholder engagement, and compliance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in managing accredited learnerships or skills programmes.
• ETDP SETA-registered Assessor and/or Moderator is preferred.
• Deep understanding of South African skills development legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, development, and refinement of learning products.
• Manage end-to-end course design and instructional design aligned to NQF standards.
• Continuously enhance course content to maintain industry relevance.

Skills

Programme design

Academic project management

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance compliance

Curriculum design

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in education or HR Development

Postgraduate qualification in Education or Quality Assurance

Tools

LMS platforms

QMS systems

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Product and Content Specialist holds strategic responsibility for the design, execution, and quality control of all academic programmes within Signa Academy.

The role ensures delivery excellence, regulatory compliance, and continual development of educational products.

It requires leadership in content development, learnership and skills programme execution, and quality assurance across multiple SETAs and the QCTO.

The Product and Content Specialist safeguards the academic integrity of the institution while ensuring relevance and responsiveness to industry needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in education, Human Resource Development, or equivalent at NQF Level 7.
• Postgraduate qualification in Education or Quality Assurance is advantageous.
• Proficiency in LMS platforms, QMS systems, and SETA portals.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and Knowledge of e-learning platforms.
• ETDP SETA-registered Assessor and / or Moderator is preferred.
• Minimum of five years in managing accredited learnerships or skills programmes.
• Curriculum Design and Compliance.
• Quality Assurance Compliance.
• Learnership Planning & Implementation.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Monitoring and Reporting.
• Assessment and Moderation Oversight.
• Audit and Verification readiness.Learner Support and Retention.

Competencies & Skills

• Deep understanding of South African skills development legislation (SDA, Skills Levies Act, etc.).
• Strong ability in programme design, academic project management, and accreditation processes.
• Exceptional organisational and planning skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• High-level verbal and written communication, reporting, and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with regulatory authorities, employers, and training partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

New Product & Content Development

• Lead the conceptualization, development, and refinement of accredited and non-accredited learning products.
• Manage end-to-end course design including curriculum mapping, learning outcomes, and instructional design aligned to NQF standards.
• Ensure the development of learning content, assessments, and materials meets the QCTO and SETA requirements.
• Continuously enhance and fine-tune course content to maintain industry relevance and pedagogical integrity.
• Manage the buying of content and the content suppliers.
• Manage the high-level content management and writing for educational purposes.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and industry consultants to ensure products reflect evolving sector demands.
• Develop short courses as standalone educational offerings, ensuring agile deployment and rapid alignment with workplace skills needs.
• Oversee version control, instructional quality, and updates of all academic content and resources.
• Ensure alignment of content to internal quality assurance frameworks and accreditation standards.

Learnership and Skills Programme Management

• Provide academic leadership to regional and site-based coordinators to standardise programme implementation.