Remote Senior eLearning Lead: Design, Impact & Autonomy

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior eLearning Specialist to lead the design and development of cutting-edge online learning experiences. This fully remote role requires expertise in instructional design, advanced eLearning tools, and adult learning principles to deliver high-quality digital learning solutions.

You will collaborate with SMEs, designers, and project managers, mentoring junior staff while managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Multimedia Development, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in eLearning development and instructional design, with at least 2 years in a senior/lead role.
• Expert proficiency with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline/Rise or Adobe Captivate.
• Strong understanding of adult learning theories and instructional design models (ADDIE/SAM).
• Experience creating complex simulations, scenario-based learning, and gamified elements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced eLearning courses and modules using industry-leading authoring tools.
• Collaborate with SMEs to identify learning needs, define objectives, and structure content.
• Create interactive elements, simulations, assessments, and multimedia content for engagement.
• Ensure alignment with objectives, best practices, and accessibility standards.
• Manage end-to-end eLearning development lifecycle from analysis to deployment.
• Provide technical guidance on eLearning development tools and strategies.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of courses for accuracy and UX.
• Stay current with trends and innovations in eLearning and instructional design.
• Mentor junior eLearning developers or designers as needed.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Instructional design

eLearning development

Project management

Communication

Portfolio

Education

Master's degree in Instructional Design / Educational Technology

Tools

Articulate Storyline/Rise

Adobe Captivate

Multimedia development tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior eLearning Specialist to lead the design and development of cutting-edge online learning experiences. This fully remote role requires expertise in instructional design, advanced eLearning tools, and adult learning principles to deliver high-quality digital learning solutions.

You will collaborate with SMEs, designers, and project managers, mentoring junior staff while managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery.