Professional Development Facilitator

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 332,000 - 554,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Professional Development Facilitator to design and deliver trainings for educators, administrators, and support staff in Soweto, Gauteng. The role emphasizes adult learning principles, engaging sessions, and practical skill-building.

You will assess learning needs, tailor content, provide coaching, coordinate logistics, and stay current with educational trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, or related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• 4+ years designing and delivering professional development in education.
• Expertise in adult learning methodologies and facilitation.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to develop engaging training materials.
• Experience in needs assessment and program evaluation.
• Passion for lifelong learning and empowering educators.
• Knowledge of current educational trends.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PD programs and materials for educators and staff.
• Deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, and seminars.
• Facilitate adult learning with interactive participation.
• Assess participant needs and tailor content.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback.
• Stay current with educational trends to inform content.
• Collaborate with institutions to identify training needs.
• Provide ongoing coaching to reinforce learning.
• Manage logistics for training events.

Skills

Adult learning

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Needs assessment

Content tailoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic organization focused on enhancing educational practices, is seeking an experienced Professional Development Facilitator. This role is crucial in designing and delivering impactful training programs for educators, administrators, and support staff, particularly within the Soweto, Gauteng region. The facilitator will be responsible for creating engaging learning experiences that foster skill development, encourage innovation, and promote best practices in education. The position requires a deep understanding of adult learning principles, strong presentation skills, and the ability to adapt training content to diverse needs. This is an on-site role, contributing directly to the professional growth of individuals within the local educational community in Soweto .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive professional development programs and materials for educators and school staff.
• Deliver engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and seminars on various educational topics.
• Facilitate adult learning effectively, encouraging participation, discussion, and knowledge sharing.
• Assess the training needs of participants and tailor content to meet specific learning objectives.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and impact assessment.
• Stay current with educational trends, research, and best practices to inform program content.
• Collaborate with educational institutions and stakeholders to identify training requirements and opportunities.
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to participants to reinforce learning and application of new skills.
• Manage logistics for training events, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and material preparation.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Education, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is advantageous.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in designing and delivering professional development or training programs, preferably in an educational setting.
• Proven expertise in adult learning methodologies and facilitation techniques.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to develop engaging and effective training materials in various formats.
• Experience in needs assessment and program evaluation.
• A passion for lifelong learning and empowering educators.
• Knowledge of current educational trends and challenges is essential.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive daily rate or contract fee, commensurate with experience and the scope of training delivered. Opportunities to work with a diverse range of educational institutions and contribute to significant professional growth initiatives. This role provides valuable experience in shaping educational practices within the vibrant Soweto, Gauteng community.