e-Learning Content Develope at SME South Africa

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and energized e-Learning Content Developer to join a leading infrastructure consultancy and contribute to the growth and development of a business with a reputation for technical excellence and strong client relationships. This position will be on a contract basis for a period of 6 months.
REPORTS TO

• HR Business Partner and CEO South Africa or any other person appointed to supervise him/her from time to time

PRIMARY POSITION PURPOSE

• The e-Learning Content Developer will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of e-learning initiatives and learning management system administration across the organisation.
• The incumbent will partner with key stakeholders on the development, implementation, monitoring and recording of Learning Development (L&D) initiatives, specifically The Ideal Leader Program, and where guided other programs that are in line with The L&D Strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• With a minimum of 5 years of learning and development experience, the key responsibilities are:
• Designing, developing and implementing L&D initiatives, specifically The Ideal Leader
• Developing a project plan for the end to end timeline for design and delivery of The Ideal Leader Initiative learning curriculum.
• Using the ADDIE model for instructional design.
• Co-designing content with subject matter experts by providing guidance from a learning and content development perspective.
• Arranging accreditation for training where appropriate (e.g. Project Management / ECSA)
• Development and maintenance of e-learning training material.
• Administration and maintenance of the Learning Management System.
• Mapping out a training plan for roll out of the initiatives.
• Marketing the courses to the business and providing necessary information about sessions.
• Analysing courses with the aim of maintaining curriculum content and material for continuous improvement purposes.
• Updating training records in collaboration with HR team administration.
• Providing reports to management to facilitate the monitoring of employees' progress toward completing training.
• Developing training manual and voice over script of courses designed.
• Partnering with and providing advice to key stakeholders to identify improvements
• Analysing feedback from employees after completion of courses to assess effectiveness and determine the impact of training.
• Identifying and planning for improvements and updates on an annual basis in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Facilitating training need analysis per function group and incorporate through The Ideal Leader Initiative.
• Applying a pragmatic, practical and commercially focused approach to partnering with key stakeholders
• Proactively building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Acting as the first point of contact for learning management system enquiries.
• Demonstrating knowledge of Company Values, company policies and procedures.
• Helping to develop and deliver a variety of other training programs as discussed and agreed to with senior management team.

Contribution to HR Team

• Ideas and ‘can do’ attitude offered to the team
• Professional ethics and standards are maintained
• Assistance given to other team members as required
• Demonstrate knowledge of company values, policies and procedures
• Support talent mapping review process

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least 5 years learning and development experience in the professional services environment
• Certificate or qualification in HR/Learning and Development or Instructional Design
• Extensive content design experience with Adobe Captivate
• Create animations and explainer videos using online applications such as Vyond and Explaindio
• Advanced experience in administration of the MOODLE learning management system
• A desire to meet or exceed (internal) client expectations
• Contributing to the success of the team and business
• Achievement of practice excellence within time and resource constraints
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Instructional design experience
• Project management skills
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Influencing skills
• Building relationships and Stakeholder management
• Commercial acumen
• To find out more about SMEC and to view the full advert, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers 
• Details of the package on offer will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
• SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
• Only candidates who meet the above minimum requirements will be considered. Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.