Senior Remote LMS & Learning Tech Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Learning Technology Specialist to lead the administration and optimization of our learning platforms in a fully remote environment. You will partner with educators to integrate content, deliver training, and evaluate new technologies to enhance learning outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years with LMS systems (Canvas/Blackboard/Moodle/D2L), solid web tech knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Education, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing and supporting learning technologies, with a strong focus on LMS administration.
• Proven expertise with major LMS platforms (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L).
• Solid understanding of web technologies, databases, and system integration concepts.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience in developing training materials and conducting user training.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and e-learning development tools is a plus.
• Commitment to providing exceptional user support and enhancing the learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain learning management systems (LMS) and other related educational technologies.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for learning technology platforms and tools.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and educators to integrate content and functionalities within the LMS.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and documentation for faculty, staff, and students on using learning technologies effectively.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new learning technologies to enhance the educational experience.
• Monitor system performance, security, and user access, ensuring a seamless learning environment.
• Generate reports on user activity, course completion rates, and other relevant metrics within the LMS.
• Participate in the planning and execution of system upgrades and migrations.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in educational technology and learning platforms.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to learning technology use.

Skills

LMS administration

Technical support

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Training development

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS/Education

Master's degree

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Moodle

D2L

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Learning Technology Specialist to lead the administration and optimization of our learning platforms in a fully remote environment. You will partner with educators to integrate content, deliver training, and evaluate new technologies to enhance learning outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years with LMS systems (Canvas/Blackboard/Moodle/D2L), solid web tech knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a remote setup.