Remote Learning and Development Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420.000 - 780.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive remote salary

Health insurance and retirement plan

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Global remote work culture

Access to digital learning tools

Flexible location

Meaningful global impact

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a remote Learning and Development Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate training for a global team. You will create engaging e-learning, run live sessions, and manage the LMS to track progress.

You will apply adult learning principles, collaborate with subject matter experts, and stay abreast of remote-learning trends to build leadership capabilities across the organization.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Education, HR, ID or related field.
• Master's degree or CPTD/ATD certs are a plus.
• 4-6 years in learning and development, with remote training focus.
• Experience in needs assessment, curriculum development, e-learning production.
• Familiarity with LMS and virtual classroom platforms (Zoom, Teams).
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently and in a remote team.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and learning opportunities across the organization.
• Design, develop, and implement engaging learning programs and materials, including e-learning modules, workshops, webinars, and job aids.
• Utilize adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to create high-quality learning experiences.
• Facilitate virtual training sessions and workshops, ensuring active participation and knowledge retention.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) to host content, track learner progress, and generate reports.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs through various assessment methods and feedback mechanisms.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training content is accurate, relevant, and up-to-date.
• Stay current with learning and development trends, technologies, and best practices, particularly in remote and virtual learning environments.
• Support the development and implementation of leadership development programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth throughout the organization.

Kenntnisse

Instructional design

Facilitation

Needs assessment

e-learning development

Virtual training

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Education, HR, ID

Master's degree or CPTD/ATD certs

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

LMS

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic international non-profit organization focused on community development, is seeking a creative and experienced Remote Learning and Development Specialist to design, implement, and manage impactful training programs for their global team. This role is vital in enhancing employee skills, fostering professional growth, and supporting the organization's mission through effective learning strategies. You will be responsible for needs assessment, curriculum development, content creation, delivery of training (both synchronous and asynchronous), and evaluation of learning effectiveness, all within a fully remote framework. The ideal candidate will possess strong instructional design skills, a passion for adult learning, and the ability to engage learners virtually. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the capacity building of a mission-driven organization from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and learning opportunities across the organization.
• Design, develop, and implement engaging and effective learning programs and materials, including e-learning modules, workshops, webinars, and job aids.
• Utilize adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to create high-quality learning experiences.
• Facilitate virtual training sessions and workshops, ensuring active participation and knowledge retention.
• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) to host content, track learner progress, and generate reports.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs through various assessment methods and feedback mechanisms.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training content is accurate, relevant, and up-to-date.
• Stay current with learning and development trends, technologies, and best practices, particularly in remote and virtual learning environments.
• Support the development and implementation of leadership development programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth throughout the organization.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPTD, ATD certifications) are a plus.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or a related role, with a strong focus on designing and delivering virtual/remote training.
• Proven experience in needs assessment, curriculum development, and e-learning production (using tools like Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or similar).
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual classroom platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences virtually.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning support.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending virtual L&D conferences.
• A supportive and inclusive global remote work culture.
• Access to modern digital learning tools and resources.
• Flexibility to work from any location.
• Meaningful work contributing to global development goals.