Instructional Designer - Sandton at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

The vacancy is for an Instructional Design role within the Discovery Institute of Training. The role requires the Instructional Designer to develop training material for Discovery Life according to high quality standards. The role will also involve constant evaluation of the training cycle and regular updating of material. The Instructional Designer may be responsible for managing an entry level Instructional Designer, which includes delegating tasks, monitoring progress, quality and providing coaching when required.

Key Outputs

• All work must be done accurately, comprehensively and in-line with set quality standards:
• Consult with stakeholders across business areas.
• Gather information about Discovery Life in relation to key needs and requirements of the area.
• Develop comprehensive curriculum to cater for the needs of specific areas.
• Design and develop training material and assessments for in-person and virtual training workshops and induction programmes, in line with the curriculum to ensure that learning 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.
• Train and provide guidance to the trainers to ensure that learning outcomes are achieved through effective presentation of material.
• Maintain material and ensuring best practice guidelines are followed across the areas.
• Continuous evaluation of both trainers and the effectiveness of training material.
• Develop material based on technical product information and specifications.
• Effective management of the portfolio, setting goals and objectives for the portfolio and prioritisation of projects.
• Could include effective leadership and management of the entry level Insure Instructional Designer.

Competencies

• Creative and innovative
• Very good command of English language
• Good leadership and coaching skills
• Demonstrate strong instructional writing skills
•  Attention to detail
• Good project management skills
• Communicate effectively with diverse personalities
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Adapting and responding to change
• Relating and networking
• Applying expertise and technology

Education and Experience

• 3 years experience in Instructional Designer
• Knowledge and experience working in the long-term insurance industry.
• Education and training qualification, specifically Design and Development
• Business related degree