Senior Instructional Designer

TFG Infotec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital learning company in Cape Town seeks an experienced individual to create engaging learning solutions. Candidates should have at least 4 years in digital learning and a relevant qualification in instructional design. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. This role entails collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with educational standards and meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in a digital learning environment.
• Proven experience in instructional design and digital curriculum planning.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SMEs to identify business problems and course content.
• Lead design sessions for learning solutions.
• Maintain project documentation and workflow.

Skills

Collaboration

Project management

Digital learning design

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualification in Instructional Design or related field

Job description

Position Description :

Working for TFG means working with highly talented professional individuals, who are passionate about collaboration, creativity, and delivering successful customer experiences.

Key Performance Areas :

• Collaborate with business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify business problems and obtain course content.
• Contribute to or lead design, brainstorming, and idea generation sessions to craft appropriate learning solutions.
• Effectively collaborate with other roles in the DLC, Talent department, and business stakeholders, negotiating timelines whenever necessary.
• Brief in project requirements to the DLC pipeline.
• Coordinate workflow internally from design and development through to publishing, ensuring all SLAs are met.
• Ensure curricula or programs for digital learning are aligned with the 5Di principle and ADDIE model.
• Apply tested digital instructional design theories, practices, and methods.
• Remain updated on emerging trends and technologies in digital learning and web development.
• Perform internal quality assurance and support peer review processes.
• Coach and/or mentor colleagues within your domain when required.
• Provide input into internal processes and digital methodologies to support continuous improvement.
• Maintain project documentation, course folders, and workflow using relevant internal tools.

Qualifications and Experience :

• A qualification in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, UX, ETDP, Technology, Learning Design QA, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of proven working experience in a relevant field.
• At least 4 years of experience in a digital learning environment.
• Project management experience.
• Skills in digital lesson and curriculum planning.
• Ability to coordinate projects and project teams.
• Ability to create high-quality digital or blended learning course frameworks and storyboards.
• Capability to work under high pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and focus on continuous improvement.
• A passion for storytelling.
• A passion for process and standards, emphasizing continuous improvement.

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.