Training Material Developer (QCTO Specialist)

Fermel (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermel (Pty) Ltd is seeking a skilled professional to design, develop, and assure quality in Occupationally Directed Education, Training, and Development Practices (ODETDP) learning materials. This role requires aligning all programmes with QCTO standards, engaging stakeholders, and managing multiple projects. The ideal candidate will possess instructional design expertise and familiarity with e-learning authoring tools, ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational packages that meet accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing QCTO-aligned learning materials.
• Experience in managing development timelines effectively.
• Strong understanding of Outcomes-Based Education principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop QCTO-aligned qualifications and materials.
• Create assessment tools and ensure compliance with QCTO standards.
• Liaise with Subject Matter Experts and industry partners.

Skills

Instructional design expertise

Quality assurance and compliance

Strong written communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Tools

Articulate

Moodle

Job description

To design, develop, and quality‑assure Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (ODETDP)-aligned learning materials in accordance with Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) requirements. The role ensures that all learning programmes, curricula, and assessment tools meet accreditation standards and support effective learner outcomes.

Curriculum & Learning Material Development

• Develop QCTO-aligned occupational qualifications, part‑qualifications, and skills programmes.
• Design
  • Learner guides
  • Facilitator guides
  • Assessment guides
  • Workplace modules
• Align all materials to:
  • Occupational profiles
  • Curriculum documents
  • Knowledge, Practical Skills, and Work Experience modules

Assessment Design & Alignment

• Develop formative and summative assessments aligned to QCTO standards.
• Create:
  • Assessment instruments
  • Marking guides
  • Moderation tools
• Ensure alignment with Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) requirements.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all materials meet QCTO and South African Qualifications Authority requirements.
• Prepare documentation for
  • Accreditation submissions
  • Programme approval
• Conduct internal quality reviews and gap analyses.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with
  • Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
  • Industry partners
  • SETAs and AQPs
• Facilitate workshops for curriculum design and validation.

Learning Design & Methodology

• Incorporate:
  • Outcomes-Based Education principles
  • Adult learning methodologies

Project Management

• Manage development timelines and deliverables.
• Track progress of multiple qualifications/materials simultaneously.
• Ensure version control and document management.

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Instructional design expertise
• Assessment development and alignment
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Curriculum structuring

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Strong written communication
• Stakeholder management
• Time management and deadline-driven

Key Deliverables

• Fully compliant QCTO learning material packages
• Assessment and moderation tools
• Accreditation-ready documentation
• Continuous improvement of training content

Advantageous

• Experience with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Moodle)
• Experience in trade-related or occupational qualifications
• Familiarity with digital learning transformation