About the position
The Training Solutions division is seeking a Course Development Specialist. The Course Development Specialist will lead the strategic conceptualisation, design, and delivery of high-quality, market-driven training solutions tailored for professionals across diverse industries. This role entails full oversight of product development projects, from in-depth research and needs analysis to final implementation, ensuring alignment with the strategic goals of the company and client.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define course objectives and ensure alignment with industry needs.
- Lead course development and ensure timely, high-quality training delivery.
- Oversee instructional design, integrating adult learning and innovative strategies.
- Partner with experts to create industry-relevant, problem-based courses.
- Ensure competency-based learning with clear outcomes and assessments.
- Guide content development for diverse learning styles and professional contexts.
- Manage the full course lifecycle, from design to evaluation.
- Identify risks, mitigate, and report progress.
- Coordinate teams to deliver customized, accredited micro-credentials.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain quality assurance.
- Support direct reports and foster a high-performance team culture.
- Provide insights to enhance programs and support data-driven decisions.
Education and qualifications:
- A post-graduate qualification (NQF 8) in Business, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field.
- Valid driver's license.
- South African citizen.
Knowledge, skills, and experience:
- 6 years of experience in learning and development, working with multiple stakeholders within the curriculum development, instructional design and training environment.
- 3 years of experience in planning, organising, and controlling course development.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards related to training and education.
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and other educational technologies.
- Experience in managing the development of interactive and engaging learning content.
- Understanding of instructional design standards and best practices.
- Ability to influence and network.
- Solid understanding of adult learning theories.
- Advanced computer literacy (MS Office).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.
- Project management skills.
- Attention to detail and deadline-driven.
Desired Skills:
- course development
- Training & Development
- Instructional Design
- learning and development
