Senior Online Course Facilitator - On-Site Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 207,000 - 289,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

University resources

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, South Africa, seeks a Senior Online Course Facilitator to engage and support students in their academic journey while mentoring junior facilitators. The role focuses on delivering high-quality online education, guiding discussions, providing feedback, monitoring progress, and upholding academic integrity within an on-site campus community.

A Master’s degree and 5+ years of online teaching experience are required; strong communication and platform skills

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Humanities, Sciences or Business.
• Minimum of 5 years teaching or online facilitation experience, with 2+ years in senior/mentoring roles.
• Proven ability to engage students and foster a positive online learning community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong familiarity with Moodle/Blackboard and virtual collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a structured academic setting.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff.
• Commitment to student success and academic excellence.
• On-site availability in Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate online course discussions and drive active student participation.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments.
• Respond to student inquiries via email and forums.
• Monitor progress and identify students needing support.
• Mentor junior facilitators and share best practices.
• Contribute to course content improvements and delivery methods.
• Uphold academic policies and maintain a fair learning environment.
• Lead virtual group activities and collaborative projects.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and grades.
• Collaborate with instructors and support staff to address student needs.

Skills

Mentoring junior staff

Online teaching

Student engagement

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Moodle

Blackboard

Zoom

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, South Africa, seeks a Senior Online Course Facilitator to engage and support students in their academic journey while mentoring junior facilitators. The role focuses on delivering high-quality online education, guiding discussions, providing feedback, monitoring progress, and upholding academic integrity within an on-site campus community.

A Master’s degree and 5+ years of online teaching experience are required; strong communication and platform skills