16 Educational Design jobs in South Africa

Learning Design & Delivery Specialist

Bellville, Western Cape ADP

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ADP is hiring a Learning Design & Delivery Specialist.

In this role, you will use your instructional design knowledge to design ADP product applications, processes, and soft skills training for our clients and new Service and Implementation associates. You will leverage your facilitation skills to deliver engaging learning.

You will spend part of your time interacting with subject matter experts and building training content. For the other part, you will create training plans, prepare classrooms, facilitate learning programs, and track learner progress. You will use established ADP learning design and delivery standards and tools to help you be successful in this versatile L&D role. You will work across the learning organisation to apply innovative instructional design and facilitation techniques. If you enjoy variety and leveraging leading-edge tools and approaches, this role is for you!

To thrive in the role, you should have 3+ years of experience in instructional design, as well as 3+ years in technical / product application training facilitation. Familiarity with designing or delivering and South African payroll tax legislation content, is a plus. You have worked independently to design and deliver sound training in various modalities, ., self-paced, virtual, and in-person instructor-led, and can manage simultaneous projects with deadlines. This rewarding role will have a direct impact on the success of ADP and our clients and associates.

A little about ADP : We are a global leader in HR technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, HR, benefits, and much more. We believe our peoplemake all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. ADP has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a global Best Places to Work, DiversityInc Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ+, multicultural talent, and more.

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Learning Experience Design Partner

Pretoria, Gauteng Zutari

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Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities

Strategic Skill Development and Career Planning

  • Support the Learning Experience (LX), People & Leaders in creating and implementing strategic skill development and career growth plans.

Leadership and Team Coaching

  • Coach leaders and teams on evolving practices, processes, and methodologies aligned to culture, organizational codes, and strategic imperatives.

Learning Curation and Delivery

  • Curate, collaborate, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver engaging internal learning opportunities.

Instructional Design and Learning Pathways

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of instructional journey maps for multi-delivery learning approaches (e.g., virtual, in-person, hybrid).
  • Design and develop tailored learning pathways to support diverse and inclusive learning experiences.

Engineering-Specific Training Management

  • Develop and deliver targeted programs that bridge competency gaps in engineering disciplines while aligning with the requirements of industry bodies such as the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA).
  • Facilitate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for engineering professionals to meet ECSA’s CPD points requirements.

Project Management Development

  • Create specialized learning pathways on project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP, PRINCE2) tailored to engineering teams.
  • Equip participants with tools to manage project lifecycles and ensure adherence to technical standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Regulatory Compliance

  • Collaborate with engineering departments and external organizations like ECSA and CETA to address skill gaps and ensure training initiatives meet industry requirements.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ECSA and CETA guidelines for compliance in certifications and accreditations.

Learning Program Administration

  • Oversee Learning Management System (LMS) functions, including reporting and administrative tasks, to ensure accurate and impactful skills development tracking.

Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship

  • Organize internal masterclasses and workshops on leadership, diversity, inclusion, and engineering-specific topics.
  • Mentor employees aiming to achieve professional engineering registration with ECSA.

Resource and Content Development

  • Grow usage and contribution to Zutari’s digital learning library and live events by partnering with learning professionals and marketing ongoing functionality.
  • Develop high-quality technical training resources, including manuals and e-learning modules.

Learning Impact Measurement and Program Refinement

  • Establish KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement based on feedback and performance metrics.

Support for Z-University and Inclusive Learning

  • Contribute to the development of Z-University by curating masterclasses and other learning initiatives for skills in engineering and project management.
  • Champion inclusivity in learning program approaches across all initiatives.

Industry Awareness and Innovation

  • Stay informed about emerging trends in engineering education, project management, and industry regulations to ensure the organization remains a leader in Learning and Development.
Qualifications

• Appropriate tertiary qualification (Minimum)

• Minimum of 5 years or more experience in Learning, and Development within a consulting environment at a corporate level with minimum of 2 years design experience working with Articulate Rise, and Storyline.

• Accredited Coach in Leadership, and High Performance (advantageous)

• Experience with Workday (People Management System) would be advantageous

• Experience working with cloud-based tools such as Articulate, SharePoint, and MS Teams (advantageous)

Skills and characteristics
  • Demonstrates exceptional skills in stakeholder management, project management, budget and commercial management, negotiation, and delegation.
  • Strong consulting and analytical skills and uses data to inform decision making.
  • Expert knowledge of latest trends in organisational learning and its alignment to strategy, at an international and local standard level.
  • Expert understanding of different delivery modalities (i.e., classroom, virtual, blended and self-directed delivery) and adult learning principles to ensure best design approach is applied in the scoping and design of the program.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

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Learning Experience Design Partner

R900000 - R1200000 Y Zutari

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Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities:
Strategic Skill Development and Career Planning:

  • Support the Learning Experience (LX), People & Leaders in creating and implementing strategic skill development and career growth plans.

Leadership and Team Coaching:

  • Coach leaders and teams on evolving practices, processes, and methodologies aligned to culture, organizational codes, and strategic imperatives.

Learning Curation and Delivery:

  • Curate, collaborate, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to design and deliver engaging internal learning opportunities.

Instructional Design and Learning Pathways:

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of instructional journey maps for multi-delivery learning approaches (e.g., virtual, in-person, hybrid).
  • Design and develop tailored learning pathways to support diverse and inclusive learning experiences.

Engineering-Specific Training Management:

  • Develop and deliver targeted programs that bridge competency gaps in engineering disciplines while aligning with the requirements of industry bodies such as the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA).
  • Facilitate Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for engineering professionals to meet ECSA's CPD points requirements.

Project Management Development:

  • Create specialized learning pathways on project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP, PRINCE2) tailored to engineering teams.
  • Equip participants with tools to manage project lifecycles and ensure adherence to technical standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Regulatory Compliance:

  • Collaborate with engineering departments and external organizations like ECSA and CETA to address skill gaps and ensure training initiatives meet industry requirements.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ECSA and CETA guidelines for compliance in certifications and accreditations.

Learning Program Administration:

  • Oversee Learning Management System (LMS) functions, including reporting and administrative tasks, to ensure accurate and impactful skills development tracking.

Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship:

  • Organize internal masterclasses and workshops on leadership, diversity, inclusion, and engineering-specific topics.
  • Mentor employees aiming to achieve professional engineering registration with ECSA.

Resource and Content Development:

  • Grow usage and contribution to Zutari's digital learning library and live events by partnering with learning professionals and marketing ongoing functionality.
  • Develop high-quality technical training resources, including manuals and e-learning modules.

Learning Impact Measurement and Program Refinement:

  • Establish KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement based on feedback and performance metrics.

Support for Z-University and Inclusive Learning:

  • Contribute to the development of Z-University by curating masterclasses and other learning initiatives for skills in engineering and project management.
  • Champion inclusivity in learning program approaches across all initiatives.

Industry Awareness and Innovation:

  • Stay informed about emerging trends in engineering education, project management, and industry regulations to ensure the organization remains a leader in Learning and Development.

Minimum requirements:

  • Appropriate tertiary qualification (Minimum)
  • Minimum of 5 years or more experience in Learning, and Development within a consulting environment at a corporate level with minimum of 2 years design experience working with Articulate Rise, and Storyline.
  • Accredited Coach in Leadership, and High Performance (advantageous)
  • Experience with Workday (People Management System) would be advantageous
  • Experience working with cloud-based tools such as Articulate, SharePoint, and MS Teams (advantageous)

Skills and characteristics:

  • Demonstrates exceptional skills in stakeholder management, project management, budget and commercial management, negotiation, and delegation.
  • Strong consulting and analytical skills and uses data to inform decision making.
  • Expert knowledge of latest trends in organisational learning and its alignment to strategy, at an international and local standard level.
  • Expert understanding of different delivery modalities (i.e., classroom, virtual, blended and self-directed delivery) and adult learning principles to ensure best design approach is applied in the scoping and design of the program.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

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Senior Learning Partner, Learning Experience Design Group Learning

R1200000 - R2400000 Y Standard Bank

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Business Segment: Group Functions

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 8/25/2025

Job Description

To design Group-wide learning solutions to enhance the value of Learning in delivering on our strategy and moving towards our vision – Africa is our home, we drive her growth. In this role, you will deliver on our Learning strategy by researching and designing diverse development experiences in partnership with business leaders and People and Culture (P&C) colleagues. The ideal candidate will be a strategic designer, efficient project manager, and problem solver, who can manage complex learning delivery. We need someone ready to work in a changing environment, with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

Degree in Social Science or equivalent.

Experience required

  • A solid 8-10 years of experience in learning, including 3-4 years of leading a team.
  • Research, design, develop and implement multi-year Group-wide learning programmes.
  • Design sustainable and well managed programmes and processes.
  • Engage the business leaders and People and Culture (P&C) community on learning needs and optimal design.
  • Experiment with learning and people insights technologies to optimise the value of learning experiences.
  • Devise and execute plans, engagements and campaigns to increase adoption of learning tools for increased engagement with learning experiences.
  • Engage with a range of learning modalities to create impactful learning experiences.
  • Use strong stakeholder management and communication skills to devise the best solutions.
  • Scan the global environment and integrate macro trends in learning design and delivery into our designs.
  • Coach learning teams to design optimally.
  • Collaborate across P&C centres of excellence and all learning teams across the business.
  • Manage collaborative and respectful relationships with partner vendors.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Articulating Information

Challenging Ideas

Developing Strategies

Embracing Change

Establishing Rapport

Exploring Possibilities

Generating Ideas

Making Decisions

Providing Insights

Seizing Opportunities

Team Working

Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Facilitation

Learning Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Organisational Navigation

Relating and Networking

Storytelling

Teaming

Workforce Insights

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or

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Senior Learning Partner, Learning Experience Design Group Learning

R900000 - R1200000 Y Standard Bank Group

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Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description
To design Group-wide learning solutions to enhance the value of Learning in delivering on our strategy and moving towards our vision –
Africa is our home, we drive her growth
. In this role, you will deliver on our Learning strategy by researching and designing diverse development experiences in partnership with business leaders and People and Culture (P&C) colleagues. The ideal candidate will be a strategic designer, efficient project manager, and problem solver, who can manage complex learning delivery. We need someone ready to work in a changing environment, with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications

Degree in Social Science or equivalent.

Experience Required

  • A solid 8-10 years of experience in learning, including 3-4 years of leading a team.
  • Research, design, develop and implement multi-year Group-wide learning programmes.
  • Design sustainable and well managed programmes and processes.
  • Engage the business leaders and People and Culture (P&C) community on learning needs and optimal design.
  • Experiment with learning and people insights technologies to optimise the value of learning experiences.
  • Devise and execute plans, engagements and campaigns to increase adoption of learning tools for increased engagement with learning experiences.
  • Engage with a range of learning modalities to create impactful learning experiences.
  • Use strong stakeholder management and communication skills to devise the best solutions.
  • Scan the global environment and integrate macro trends in learning design and delivery into our designs.
  • Coach learning teams to design optimally.
  • Collaborate across P&C centres of excellence and all learning teams across the business.
  • Manage collaborative and respectful relationships with partner vendors.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Articulating Information
  • Challenging Ideas
  • Developing Strategies
  • Embracing Change
  • Establishing Rapport
  • Exploring Possibilities
  • Generating Ideas
  • Making Decisions
  • Providing Insights
  • Seizing Opportunities
  • Team Working
  • Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

  • Facilitation
  • Learning Strategy Formulation and Implementation
  • Organisational Navigation
  • Relating and Networking
  • Storytelling
  • Teaming
  • Workforce Insights
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Instructional Design and Online Learning

R250000 - R450000 Y Advtech

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The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) is a registered private higher education provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of ADvTECH Ltd, listed on the JSE.

The IIE's Central Academic Team (CAT) is the custodian of academic quality, educational technology, and governance across the institution. It leads academic strategy, compliance, and operational integrity through robust governance structures.

The current CAT is in the process of being repositioned as a Centre of Excellence, a hub for academic innovation, staff capacity building, quality assurance, and governance across both the schools and tertiary divisions.

As we reposition CAT, we are excited to invite applications for the role of IDOL Team Lead. Based at The IIE's head office in Sandton, this role will support the Digital Learning & Design Team department.

The purpose of the job:

An Instructional Design and Online Learning (IDOL) Team Lead leads the design, development, and implementation of engaging, accessible online courses that align with institutional strategies and meet diverse learner needs. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing instructional design projects, and ensuring the continuous improvement of the LMS environment. By leveraging advanced instructional design principles, cutting-edge technology, and thorough analysis of student needs, the IDOL Lead ensures that all modules, programmes are engaging, accessible, and optimized for maximum effectiveness. The role involves collaborating with IDs, stakeholders, leading project initiatives, and continuously refining learning strategies to support the growth and development of individuals and teams within the organization.

Reporting to:

The successful candidate will report to the Head Digital Learning & Design

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this Position:

Manage the Delivery of Modules

  • Manage and support the instructional design and learning technologist teams, overseeing workload and priorities.
  • Facilitate collaboration between instructional designers, faculty, SME-developers, and learning technologists.
  • Manage, according to the production plan, processes and timelines related to the delivery of online material, including own modules.
  • This includes the delivery of frameworks by the faculty/developers.
  • Mitigate risks and manage delays.
  • Check the material on the LMS.
  • Provide weekly progress reports to the Digital Learning & Design Manager.
  • Manage and ensure that all the IDs (internal and external, including any third-party members) adhere to the required level of support for the faculty.
  • Report on team performance, project progress, and identify capacity needs.

Delivery of Modules

  • Design engaging, pedagogically sound digital learning experiences aligned with learning outcomes.
  • Develop storyboards, scripts, and activity guides for multimedia and online courses.
  • Integrate emerging tools, technologies, and learning theories into course designs.
  • Collaborate with SMEs, academics, and technologists to create accessible and interactive courseware.
  • Ensure all allocated Learning Management System (LMS) modules are developed as per the IIE framework and requirements and presented on the LMS page accordingly.
  • Integrate multimedia tools and technologies to create interactive learning experiences.
  • Create and utilize the LMS elements within the course page to deliver a strong online learning path for students.
  • Manage allocated modules according to agreed timelines and quality standards.
  • Provide constructive feedback to and support independent contractors (ICs) and external partners.
  • This involves regular communication to ensure alignment of tasks ahead as well as to address any concerns.
  • Implement evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance learning.
  • Incorporate mechanisms for continuous feedback and improvement.
  • Ensure all content is accessible to students with diverse needs and abilities meets all regulatory or accreditation standards.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for students and staff.

Quality Assurance

  • Using insights from work done by the IDs, Lecturers, and developers, provide documented ongoing support and training during the design and development of modules for the LMS.
  • Ensure design standards and project deadlines are met across multiple projects.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and training for the instructional design and learning technologist teams.
  • Ensure that new team members are properly trained and inducted and that their first work is carefully supervised.
  • Respond directly to all quality issues identified or raised by users and escalate as required.

Improve the effectiveness of the LMS platform

  • Support & guide IDs and faculties for effective use of the LMS.
  • Improve the capacity of both in sound instructional design principles.
  • Implement strategies, after evaluation & collaboration, to develop engaging, effective & appropriate modules, for required modes, programmes & associated disciplines.
  • Develop the team's capacity to work collaboratively with SMEs & HoPs.
  • Conduct & encourage IDs to conduct relevant research that informs LMS-related practices, etc.
  • Develop strategies to enhance user engagement and interaction within the LMS, such as gamification elements or discussion forums.
  • Implement personalized learning pathways to increase motivation and relevance for users.
  • Audit existing courses for compliance with accessibility standards and advise on the necessary adjustments.
  • Provide training and resources for content developers/SMEs on best practices for creating accessible materials.
  • Conduct user research to identify pain points in navigation and course layout, and redesign interfaces for better usability.
  • Gather and analyse user feedback to continuously refine the LMS interface and functionality.
  • Evaluate the LMS's accessibility, responsiveness, and optimize content to accommodate diverse learner preferences.
  • Develop strategies for creating accessibility-friendly learning materials that retain engagement.

User Performance and Improvement Plans

  • Analyse feedback and student/user success data with brands and faculties.
  • Improve the capacity of all to use data from the LMS.
  • Employ data-based strategies such as personalized learning analytics to identify at-risk students and improve their outcomes.
  • Develop the lecturer, campus, and brand's ability to monitor and manage adoption.
  • Use data from this to attend to other areas of responsibility.
  • Create comprehensive onboarding and training programs for new users to maximize their use of the LMS.
  • Establish ongoing support channels, such as help desks or knowledge bases, to assist users with common issues.

Administration and Governance

  • Implement and improve systems and processes that can assure that the LMS work is compliant from a regulatory, legal, and governance perspective.
  • Administer the monitoring and support systems in such a manner that delivery is effective and efficient, and on time at the standard required.
  • Check alignment with the strategies of The IIE at all times.

Qualification

  • A minimum of an Honours degree level qualification (or a recognised equivalent thereof) in educational technology, instructional design, or a related field is preferred.
  • Master's-level qualification in education, educational technology, instructional design, or a related field

    field is preferred—advantageous
  • Certification with a recognized Learning Management System provider (i.e., Brightspace CAT, Moodle,

    etc.) and/or evidence about professional development in Digital Content Design—Advantageous

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years as an online course designer and Interactive Learning Activities
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in Education technologies Integration, Best Practices, Project Management, Collaboration with stakeholders, Professional Development, Research and Innovation, and Quality Assurance

Competencies:

  • Experience in skill development, with a strong background in implementing best practices for the adoption and use of educational technologies in teaching and learning environment as well as good practice of learning design.
  • Ability to create online materials that meet defined design specifications.
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly BrightspCAT, is an advantage.
  • Project management & management of learning designers.
  • Developing materials for and providing support to users of an LMS (preferably BrightspCAT) will be advantageous.
  • Design and implement skills development initiatives (such as self-help modules, online webinars, and in-person workshops) for academic staff on the use of educational technologies.
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Collaboration
  • Negotiation
  • Leadership
  • Motivating others

Other Special Requirements:

  • Occasional travel between campuses or the central office may be required.
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Instructional Design Specialist

Brackenfell, Western Cape R250000 - R450000 Y The Shoprite Group of Companies

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The purpose of the Instructional Designer role is to design and develop blended learning solutions in line with the organisational standards. The Instructional Designer executes on the effort to create innovative education and learning solutions using sound instructional design methodologies, current technologies and effective project management to meet learning goals.

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Instructional Design Specialist

R250000 - R500000 Y The African Alliance

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Deadline to Apply:
4 pm SAST, 2 October 2025

Decision communicated by African Alliance:
4pm SAST, 9 October 2025

Start Date:
14 October 2025

Delivery Deadline:
12 noon SAST, 14 November 2025

Location:
Open to individuals or agencies
based anywhere in Africa
.

Eligibility:
Must be
African citizens
residing on the continent.

Company Description

The African Alliance,  as part of the African HIV Cure Curriculum Consortium, has developed The CUREureiculum, a six-part, community-centered educational resource designed to deepen the technical, political, and ethical engagement of African communities in the emerging field of HIV cure research. Covering gene therapy, analytical treatment interruptions,vaccines, ethical frameworks, and advocacy pathways, The CUREureiculum is a bold step toward decolonising and translating science, and reimagining who gets to shape the future of health.

We are now ready to move from pilot to public. To do that, we need an individual someone, or a team, who can build on existing work to transform this technical and political content into a visually striking, pedagogically sound, and emotionally resonant tool that is accessible, usable, and promote knowledge retention in diverse groups unforgettable.

Role Description

Scope of Work

We are seeking a consultant or agency to collaborate closely with the African Alliance to:

  1. Align Design with Purpose, ensuring the visual language of the curriculum reinforces its core messages: community power, scientific justice, and African leadership.

  2. Design for Adult Learners, using human-centered, participatory learning principles grounded in African contexts.

  3. Translate Complex Concepts into accessible and visually engaging learning resources, while preserving the scientific and political integrity of the content.

  4. Visually Design the six-module curriculum for print and digital use, ensuring cohesion, clarity, and cultural relevance.

  5. Propose Innovative Formats, layouts, or creative executions that make the resource dynamic and usable by facilitators, grassroots organisations, and national institutions.

  6. Design Complementary Materials such as facilitator guides, one-pagers, and social media-ready graphics.

  7. Co-develop a design solution that accommodates budget-friendly updates to the curriculum in future.

Who We're Looking For

This opportunity is open to African citizens only living and working on the continent who can demonstrate alignment with Pan-African, decolonial values. We strongly encourage applications from Black women, LGBTQI+ Africans, and people with lived experience in health justice movements.

You or your team must have


• Proven experience in visual storytelling and design for adult learning.


• A demonstrated understanding of Pan-African politics, decolonial health narratives, and HIV advocacy.


• A portfolio that shows the ability to combine design excellence with political clarity and emotional resonance.


• Familiarity with public health, community engagement, or clinical research is an added advantage,  but not a requirement.


• Fluency in designing for multiple formats (print, digital, mobile).


• Commitment to collaborative, feedback-driven working relationships.

Deliverables

  1. Full design of The Cureiculum (6 modules)

  2. Editable source files for all designed materials.

  3. Adapted versions for print and digital use.

  4. Facilitator guide layout and social media visuals.

  5. Timeline and delivery plan (co-developed with the African Alliance team).

Submission Requirements

Please send us:

  1. A brief proposal (max 3 pages) outlining:

o Your understanding of this assignment and your approach

o How your design philosophy aligns with Pan-African, community-led values

o Your timeline and availability

  1. Portfolio or samples of past work (especially education, advocacy, or social justice work)

  2. CV or company profile, including bios of key team members (if an agency)

  3. Fee proposal or estimated budget

Deadline:

What We Offer


• A chance to shape how science is translated into power.


• Creative partnership and meaningful collaboration.


• Recognition across our networks and publications.


• Fair and transparent compensation based on scope.

This is more than a design job. It's a political act.

If you believe design can be a form of activism, if you understand why Black lives matter, if you understand why the freedom of Palestine, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, Western Sahara and all peoples resisting colonialism, militarism, and corporate extraction is tied to your freedom, if you want to contribute to ending HIV with justice, science, and imagination, we want to hear from you.

Submit all materials

By:
4 pm SAST, 2 October 2025

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CFP: The Cureiculum Design Lead

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Instructional Design Specialist

Brackenfell, Western Cape R450000 - R550000 Y Shoprite Holdings Ltd

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Closing Date

2025/08/29

Reference Number

SHO

Job Title

Instructional Design Specialist

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town or City

Brackenfell, Cape Town

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Instructional Designer role is to design and develop blended learning solutions in line with the organisational standards. The Instructional Designer executes on the effort to create innovative education and learning solutions using sound instructional design methodologies, current technologies and effective project management to meet learning goals.

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Job Category

Human Resources

Job Objectives

Employee Centric Delivery

  • Applying the analysis obtained from training needs and curriculum design.
  • Determining appropriate training solutions.
  • Conducting instructional Design and Storyboarding.
  • Developing learning outcomes and learning objectives.
  • Developing content to be included into the facilitator guides, eLearning and instructional videos.
  • Developing and maintaining learning content and programmes.
  • Conducting stakeholder engagement and support.
  • Researching instructional content to continuous design and develop new content.
  • Adhering to the correct formatting and consistency of presentation across resources developed.
  • Applying feedback obtained from relevant sources to update instructional design content.

People (Self, Team & Organisational)

  • Participating in, and aligning with the L&D team to deliver solutions and services to the business.
  • Participating in various L&D team activities that foster an innovative, agile and employee centric culture where employees are supported, empowered and valued.
  • Participating in various L&D team activities that foster a wellness culture to ensure that the t L&D team mentally, physically and emotionally feel supported.
  • Participating in the enablement of a culture of open and transparent communication within the L&D team.

Financial, Reporting & BI

  • Ensuring accuracy in data input and relevant reports as applicable to the L&D team.
  • Using official data sources to inform administrative outputs.
  • Assisting with compiling reports for input to broader People Solutions team.
  • Consolidating costs, proposals or data as required by the L&D team or other stakeholders.

Governance & Compliance

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant labour relations frameworks and legislation.
  • Ensuring compliance to organisational and legislative governance frameworks and standards including the H&S requirements and POPI Act.
  • Managing the identification and mitigation of Instructional Design risks.

Future-Fit

  • Participating in the integration and effective flow of work with other service areas and business.
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in Instructional Design services.
  • Suggesting or sharing ideas related to relevant Instructional Design technology requirements where required.

Qualifications

Beneficial

  • Degree in OD, L&D, Graphic design or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • +1 year in a formal Instructional Design role or similar with exposure to the end-to-end learning design and development process

Knowledge and Skills

Preferred

  • Experience within the FMCG, retail sector or similar

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Instructional Design Specialist: SanlamConnect Academy: Bellville/Gauteng

Cape Town, Western Cape Sanlam

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Instructional Design Specialist: SanlamConnect Academy: Bellville/Gauteng

SanlamConnect is dedicated to supporting, growing, and empowering clients with affordable, easy, and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. We have approximately 2,000 tied advisers and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meet the financial needs of our clients. Our vision is to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with Sanlam, creating sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement, and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life’s financial questions. ULTIMATELY, WE EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BE FINANCIALLY CONFIDENT, SECURE AND PROSPEROUS.

What will you do?

This is a specialist role, responsible for research, design and development of training content and related workshop material in support of client and/or business requirements, with a specific focus on alignment with relevant financial services legislation.

The position will ideally be based at the Sanlam Head Office in Bellville, but we will only consider the regional office in Gauteng as an alternative option to Bellville.

What will make you successful in this role?

This Role Is Responsible For

  • Participate in the research and development of practice development strategies, appropriate tools, templates and processes that can be used in the growth of the intermediary’s business practice
  • Participate in relevant committees and forums to influence governance principles, policies and frameworks
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders (practice development, sales, product providers and professional bodies)
  • Assess instructional needs within the business and identify applicable solutions to enhance learning
  • Design, develop, and deliver learning programmes in alignment with business strategy
  • Develop instructional content to support online, blended, face-to-face, and online self-paced training programs
  • Translate complex financial planning concepts into practical, adviser-ready learning experiences that directly support practice management, development and business growth
  • Provide support to the business by integrating technology into the curriculum and working with the business to implement learning technologies
  • Reporting and analytics

The Role Will Further Support With

  • Scoping and managing research and design projects as required
  • Designing training workshops in relation to content, structure, and process
  • Rolling out of new training including pilots and train-the-trainer sessions
  • Maintaining, updating, and reviewing existing training content

Qualification And Experience

  • Relevant B Degree
  • A relevant professional qualification (e.g., Instructional Design Qualification) will be advantageous
  • E-Learning / Graphic Design experience is recommended
  • CFP qualification will be advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Consultancy and/or Broker Practice
  • GenAI as it applies to learning and practice development is recommended
  • Assessor / Moderator certification is recommended

Knowledge And Skills

  • Computers and peripheral devices
  • Win and Mobile OS, MS Office, Exchange
  • Moodle: LMS
  • Video and web conferencing, multimedia, learning management system and LxP, and other applications (Adobe CS, Captivate, Articulate, etc.)
  • Articulate, Camtasia, AVS, Raptivity, SnagIt, Flipping Book, SAP Productivity
  • Relevant broker consultant and broker practice management experience (sales processes, client relationship management, best practice)
  • Data analytics and Insights
  • E-Learning and blended learning development
  • Training assessment and evaluation
  • Training Needs Analysis processes
  • Financial Services Product Knowledge (Sanlam and competitors)
  • Regulatory legislation and compliance knowledge
  • Understanding of different training qualification frameworks
  • Sanlam sales and advice processes
  • Research methodology
  • Project management

Core Competencies

  • Customer Focus
  • Collaborate
  • Innovation
  • Results Driven
  • Resilience

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Detail-oriented
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Structured and good planning/co-ordination skills
  • Innovative and problem solver
  • Decision quality
  • Technical professional skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Influencing ability
  • Coaching mindset
  • Continuous learning

Turnaround time

  • The shortlisting process will start after the application due date. The closing date for applications is 2 October 2025.
  • The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications after the closing date indicated.

Build a successful career with us

We’re about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We support career and personal development and provide opportunities for growth through Sanlam’s clusters and groups.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. Our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process to create a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Education and Training

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