Remote Training & Development Specialist (Contract)

Crossing Hurdles; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 892,000 - 1,672,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles seeks a Contract Training & Development Specialist to design and deliver remote learning experiences for diverse audiences. The role covers objectives-to-module development, content creation, and assessments, with 10–40 hours per week.

You will collaborate with stakeholders in a virtual environment, iterate based on feedback, and document best practices to ensure high-quality learner outcomes. Strong written and verbal communication in a virtual setting is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in training, instructional design, or adult learning.
• Ability to define learning outcomes and map to activities and assessments.
• Experience creating educational content for remote/digital contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in virtual environments.
• Knowledge of assessment creation (quizzes, rubrics) to measure impact.
• Able to manage multiple deliverables and adapt to evolving needs.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in delivering learner-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define clear and measurable learning objectives tailored to specific program audiences.
• Design structured learning programs, including full pathway from objectives to modules, activities, and assessments.
• Create engaging educational content for digital delivery (materials, presentations, resources).
• Develop basic assessment tools (quizzes, rubrics) to measure learner progress and achievement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in a remote environment, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Iterate on program design and materials based on feedback and requirements.
• Document processes and best practices to support consistency and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Training design

Instructional design

Adult learning

Learning objectives

Content development

Assessment design

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Crossing Hurdles seeks a Contract Training & Development Specialist to design and deliver remote learning experiences for diverse audiences. The role covers objectives-to-module development, content creation, and assessments, with 10–40 hours per week.

You will collaborate with stakeholders in a virtual environment, iterate based on feedback, and document best practices to ensure high-quality learner outcomes. Strong written and verbal communication in a virtual setting is essential.