Instructional Designer - Bank at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

The vacancy is for an Instructional Designer within the Discovery Institute of Training. The role requires the Instructional Designer to design and develop learning curriculums and associated learning material for Discovery Bank  according to high quality standards. The learning content will be used to conduct training various business units across Discovery Bank.

Key Outputs

• All work must be done accurately, comprehensively and in-line with set quality standards.
• Consult with stakeholders across business areas and gather information about Discovery Bank  in relation to key needs and requirements.
• Develop comprehensive curriculums to cater for the needs of specific roles and areas.
• Design and develop training material and assessments based on Discovery Bank information and specifications for in-person and virtual training workshops and induction programmes, in line with the curriculum to ensure that learning and business outcomes are matched.
• Develop storyboards (only) for digital training material, which could include online courses, videos, podcasts, infographics and animations.

Note: The Instructional Designer will not be responsible for any development of digital material as this function is fulfilled by the Multimedia design team.

• Consult with business areas to agree on reasonable and achievable deadlines.
• Maintain material and ensure best practice guidelines are followed across the areas.
• Monitor effectiveness of training to ensure optimal learning and development.

Education and Experience

• Working experience of at least 2 years in a similar role is required.

The following qualifications and experience are required:

• Experience -Essential/Advantageous
• At least two years Instructional Design experience (intermediate to advanced level) - Essential
• Extensive experience in designing and developing training material for Banks/Financial Industry - Essential
• Experience using software like Articulate Storyline, Adobe suite - Advantageous
• CFP accreditation/courses completed - Advantageous
• Education & training qualification (ETDP), specifically Design and Development. - Advantageous