Senior Vocational Curriculum Architect – On-site Kimberley

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Professional growth opportunities

Impactful regional skills development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Curriculum Developer to design and update vocational training programs at our Kimberley, Northern Cape facility. The role focuses on creating industry-aligned curricula, lesson plans, and assessments that equip learners with practical skills for various trades.

You will collaborate with SMEs and instructors, applying adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to ensure relevance and impact, while maintaining thorough documentation of all

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Vocational Training, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in curriculum development within vocational or technical education.
• Experience designing curricula for trades or practical skills-based training.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise vocational training curricula in line with industry requirements and accreditation standards.
• Design lesson plans, learning activities, assessments, and instructional materials for various trades.
• Collaborate with SMEs and instructors to ensure content accuracy and practicality.
• Incorporate adult learning principles and pedagogical strategies into curriculum design.
• Develop assessment tools to measure learner competency (practical tests, written exams).
• Maintain accessible, clear, and engaging curriculum materials for diverse learners.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design methodologies

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Vocational Training, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Curriculum Developer to design and update vocational training programs at our Kimberley, Northern Cape facility. The role focuses on creating industry-aligned curricula, lesson plans, and assessments that equip learners with practical skills for various trades.

You will collaborate with SMEs and instructors, applying adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to ensure relevance and impact, while maintaining thorough documentation of all