Senior EdTech Lead: LMS & Digital Learning Innovator

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Technologist for an Upington-based role focused on integrating technology into teaching and learning. You will support educators and students, develop engaging digital resources, and lead LMS management.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard), instructional design principles, and multimedia production tools to advance the digital learning environment in the Upington region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education Technology, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in educational technology or a similar role.
• Experience with Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard.
• Proficiency in instructional design and multimedia development tools.
• Ability to train and support users with varying levels of technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement innovative digital learning solutions and resources.
• Provide technical support and training to faculty and students on educational technologies and LMS platforms.
• Collaborate with educators to integrate technology into curriculum and pedagogy.
• Create multimedia content, including videos, interactive modules, and online assessments.
• Evaluate and recommend new educational technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Manage and maintain the institution's LMS and other educational platforms.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in educational technology and instructional design.
• Assist in developing and delivering workshops on educational technology for staff.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to educational software and hardware.
• Contribute to strategic planning of technology integration in education.

Skills

LMS platforms

Instructional design

Multimedia development

Educational technology

Communication skills

Training

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Education Tech

Master's preferred

Tools

Articulate Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Educational Technologist for an Upington-based role focused on integrating technology into teaching and learning. You will support educators and students, develop engaging digital resources, and lead LMS management.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard), instructional design principles, and multimedia production tools to advance the digital learning environment in the Upington region.