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Learning Materials Content Developer (Hybrid – Stellenbosch)

Stellenbosch – Western Cape – South Africa
6 months ago
Application ends: September 20, 2025
Deadline date:
September 20, 2025

Job Description


ENVIRONMENT:
Our client is an accredited and trusted business skills training provider for learners, professionals and companies in Africa. They offer students of all ages and companies digital, blended and in-class skills training, short courses, qualifications, and workshops across a wide range of business skills topics to meet their career needs and move their futures forward. The Learning Content Developer is responsible for designing and developing high-quality learning materials for various qualifications, including occupational qualifications, part qualifications, unit standard-based qualifications, and skills Programmes. This role involves creating content for both classroom-based training and virtual courses, ensuring that all learning materials align with relevant accreditation and industry standards.
 
DUTIES:
Design And Development Of Learning Materials
  • Develop comprehensive Learning Programme Frameworks that outline the learning objectives, content, and assessment criteria for each learning programme.
  • Create Alignment Matrices to ensure learning materials are aligned with the curriculum for the respective qualifications.
  • Prepare Learning Programme Induction/Overview Guides to introduce learners and facilitators to the programme, objectives, and expectations.
  • Develop Learner Guides and Facilitator Guides for each learning unit, ensuring the material supports learners and facilitators through the learning process.
  • Design Internal Formative and Summative Assessment Guides, including learner workbooks and assessor guidelines.
  • Create Mock Examinations to prepare learners for final assessments.
  • Develop Workplace Experience Guides and Logbooks to document learners’ practical experience.
  • Design Facilitator PowerPoint Presentations to support training delivery.
  • Collaborate and engage with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) throughout the learning material development cycle.
Project Planning And Scheduling
  • Develop a Project Plan and Schedule for the timely development of learning materials, outlining key milestones and deadlines.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure resources are available and aligned with project timelines.
Quality Assurance And Compliance
  • Ensure all learning materials comply with accreditation requirements from relevant bodies (e.g., QCTO, SETA).
  • Conduct quality checks and revisions to ensure content accuracy, alignment with learning outcomes, and adherence to educational standards.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Work experience and industry exposure:
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in learning material development is essential, ideally within a skills development provider environment.
  • Proven experience in developing learning materials aligned with NQF and QCTO standards.
  • The candidate must have proven experience in working with occupational qualifications and/or skills programmes curricula registered with the QCTO.
  • Knowledge and experience within the credit, banking and debt collections industries would be advantageous.
 
Qualifications:
  • Minimum Grade 12 / Matric
  • Relevant certifications in instructional design, content development, or e-learning (preferred).
  • National Certificate in OD ETD Practices (NQF Level 5) – advantageous
  • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe InDesign)
 
Skills / Competencies:
  • Industry Knowledge
  • Writing and Content Development
  • Skills Needs Analysis
  • Curriculum and Assessment Design
  • Knowledge of QCTO and SETA Policies and Procedures
  • Design and Visual Communication Skills
  • Learning Styles and Methodologies
  • Quality Management and Assurance of Learning Materials
  • Evaluation and Analysis Skills
  • Written Communication Skills
  • Digital Tools and LMS Proficiency
  • Assessment Design
  • Project Management

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