Remote Lead Curriculum Architect - Online Education

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career growth

Edtech tools

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Curriculum Developer to spearhead the design and delivery of cutting-edge online courses across disciplines. This fully remote, Cape Town‑based role leads a team of instructional designers, SMEs, and multimedia specialists, shaping learning experiences through ADDIE/SAM and modern educational technology.

Join a forward‑thinking education company that values accessible, high‑quality content, and offers remote flexibility, professional growth, and access to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in curriculum development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in online/digital education.
• Proven expertise with ADDIE, SAM, and adult learning principles.
• Strong project management and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and team leadership skills.
• Experience with LMS and authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).
• Portfolio of successful online course development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of online curriculum frameworks and content.
• Manage a team of instructional designers, SMEs, and content creators.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define learning objectives aligned with business goals.
• Incorporate best practices in instructional design and educational technology.
• Oversee creation of multimedia content: videos, simulations, interactive exercises, assessments.
• Ensure curriculum materials meet quality standards for accuracy and accessibility.
• Conduct needs analyses to identify learning gaps and opportunities.
• Stay current with trends in online learning and curriculum design.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Instructional design

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, or related field

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

LMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Curriculum Developer to spearhead the design and delivery of cutting-edge online courses across disciplines. This fully remote, Cape Town‑based role leads a team of instructional designers, SMEs, and multimedia specialists, shaping learning experiences through ADDIE/SAM and modern educational technology.

Join a forward‑thinking education company that values accessible, high‑quality content, and offers remote flexibility, professional growth, and access to