Learning Designer and Developer at Discovery Limited

KEY PURPOSE

• To consult with the business and design and develop learning pathways, as well as associated learning material for the Discovery Health business according to high quality standards.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• To proactively or on request from business, to analyse the business need and to create a specification for the development of learning programmes and learning interventions which is aligned to the business need.
• To consult with stakeholders across the business areas in order to establish relationships and networks.
• To gather information about products in relation to key needs and requirements of the area and to develop a comprehensive curriculum to cater for the needs of each specific area.
• To conduct research in order to identify best practice and to design a blended learning approach which will meet the business need.
• To contribute to a positive working environment.
• To ensure that the business case prevails.
• To consult with business areas in order to agree on reasonable and achievable deadlines.
• Manage and provide input into the learning interventions.
• To produce relevant learning pathways and material as well as to get signoff from business.
• To oversee a pilot programme or assist in the implementation of the workshop and to assess and evaluate the programme in terms of impact and whether it is meeting the business needs.
• To upskill and guide the Training Specialists to ensure that learning outcomes are achieved through effective presentation of material.
• To maintain learning pathway material and to ensure that best practice guidelines are followed across the business.
• To continuously evaluate both Training Specialists and the effectiveness of learning pathway material ensuring that the business achieves its business objectives.
• To develop material based on technical product information and specifications.
• Takes responsibility to ensure that the quality and timeliness of business deliverables meets business expectations.
• Assist in creating a Learning and Development strategy in alignment with the greater Organisational Development strategy, and the business strategy.
• Identify initiatives in alignment with business requirements and strategic objectives.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

• Plans and Aligns to the business need
• Ensures Accountability
• Cultivates Innovation
• Builds Networks
• Communicates Effectively
• Being Resilient
• Problem Solving

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Must commence with the Diploma in ETDP or equivalent and complete it within the required period
• If already has the qualification, needs to have 4 – 5 years working experience as a Learning Designer before being considered for the promotion
• If already in the role and hired as an SME, must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience, and must complete the qualification
• Performance and attitude must also be equally rated (360 surveys and feedback from project surveys)
• POE – to create a learning pathway that reflects a leadership / soft skills module or solving for a component linked to one of our strategic objectives. Research element (must include the new technology / digital components and new learning trends) which influenced the learning pathway selected. Develop an Articulate Storyline interactive module with video element or simulation component. This will be assessed by the Head of Learning and Development and found competent.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Design and develop learning pathways / journeys for strategic projects
• Must obtain a survey score of over 9 for a 12-month period
• Must obtain a 90% quality score monthly
• Advanced programmes to be developed (this could include leadership modules and soft skills modules)
• Conduct 1 mentoring session per week for a Learning Designer and / or Training Specialist or Potential talent
• Cross QA 5% sample of the Learning Designer and provide developmental coaching
• Assist with second QA
• Must develop at least 3 Articulate Storyline modules (including assessments) per quarter.