Senior Educational Technology Leader (Hybrid)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Professional growth & certifications

Access to edtech resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a forward-thinking Lead Educational Technologist to drive innovation in teaching and learning. You will lead the integration of cutting-edge technology across curricula and support both students and educators in adopting digital tools.

This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote work. You will partner with IT, faculty, and administration to implement LMS strategies, develop training, and create best-practice guides that advance digital literacy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in educational technology, with at least 2 years in leadership or senior role.
• Proven experience with LMS, e-learning platforms, and digital content creation tools.
• Strong understanding of pedagogical principles and how technology can support them.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new educational technologies and digital tools to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.
• Provide technical support, training, and professional development to faculty and staff on the use of educational technology platforms and tools.
• Develop and maintain documentation, tutorials, and best practice guides for various educational technologies.
• Collaborate with IT services to ensure seamless integration and maintenance of educational technology infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in educational technology and advise on their potential application within the institution.

Skills

Educational technology leadership

LMS experience

Training & presentation

Digital content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

e-learning platforms

Content creation tools

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a forward-thinking Lead Educational Technologist to drive innovation in teaching and learning. You will lead the integration of cutting-edge technology across curricula and support both students and educators in adopting digital tools.

This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote work. You will partner with IT, faculty, and administration to implement LMS strategies, develop training, and create best-practice guides that advance digital literacy and