Remote Online Course Facilitator — Empower Learners

Placements24; Centurion; Remote; ZAR 201,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Contract-based role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Online Course Facilitator to join their fully remote team. You will guide learners through online courses, provide feedback, and ensure students stay on track from your home.

Strong communication and self-motivation for online education are essential. The role emphasizes engaging with students, facilitating discussions, and collaborating with instructional designers to keep content current and impactful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field; a Master's is a plus.
• Experience teaching, training, or facilitating courses, preferably online.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of online learning pedagogy and student engagement.
• Proficiency with LMS and common online collaboration tools.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to support student learning.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate online learning discussions, encouraging participation and critical thinking.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments.
• Respond to student inquiries and provide academic support via email, forums, and virtual office hours.
• Monitor student progress and engagement; address challenges as they arise.
• Ensure adherence to syllabi, objectives, and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to update course content.
• Contribute to improving online course delivery strategies.
• Maintain records of student progress in the LMS.
• Foster a positive, inclusive online learning community.
• Attend team meetings and participate in professional development to improve facilitation skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Online teaching experience

LMS proficiency

Time management

Remote work discipline

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree considered a plus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Online Course Facilitator to join their fully remote team. You will guide learners through online courses, provide feedback, and ensure students stay on track from your home.

Strong communication and self-motivation for online education are essential. The role emphasizes engaging with students, facilitating discussions, and collaborating with instructional designers to keep content current and impactful.