Head of Instructional Design

at IQbusiness
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Date Posted April 20, 2021
Category Other
Job Type Full-time
Currency ZAR

Description

Duties & Responsibilities

This individual will manage and develop the people, competence and frameworks within the Instructional Design environment, whilst fulfilling the role of a skilled Instructional Designer.

A key focus is to design and develop learning solutions including, but not limited to:

  • Web-based, instructor led, blended and virtual learning.
  • Working independently, as a part of or leading teams of instructional designers, developers, graphic designers, and account/project managers.


Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

  • Demonstrates complete mastery of the full spectrum of practice role concepts, tools and approaches and has deep insight into the integration needs with other practices to deliver holistic solutions
  • Creates new and original applications, solutions and offerings based on a deep understanding of the client needs
  • Involved in the design and delivery of solutions
  • Scopes, plans and manages the activities of programs comprising multiple project teams through all stages of the project lifecycle
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform across functional areas regardless of role specifics
  • Supports the sale of business solutions from cradle to grave
  • Establish and maintain credible networks across various client verticals,
  • Establishes relationships with industry leaders and leverages these to open new markets
  • Introduces innovative sales and account management tools and practices
  • Acts as coach, mentor, guide and internal consultation
  • Use relevant software to draft screen layouts, graphics and interactions appropriate to the content.
  • Produce logical, easy to understand and professional storyboards which can be effectively transferred to the identified medium of delivery.
  • Where applicable write the audio script and work with subject matter expert and voice talent to ensure proper pronunciation and style.
  • Design quizzes and meaningful course interactions to increase learning and retention.
  • As required, work with the developer, voiceover talent, video production, and graphics sources to produce draft and final versions for courses course.
  • Assist in production (graphics placement, animations, audio importing and editing) where applicable
  • Work with subject matter experts and course sponsors to collect feedback and integrate updates.
  • Proof course at multiple stages of the development cycle and document required changes.
  • Adhere to project schedules and manage multiple projects simultaneously keeping track of project tasks and status.
  • Keep track of billable and non-billable hours and report them as required.


Requirements

  • 10+ years proven working experience in instructional design and with instructional technology.
  • 5+ years managing people within the Industrial Design field
  • Completed Diploma or Degree in a relative field e.g. HR or Learning
  • Excellent knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models.
  • Lesson and curriculum planning skills.
  • HTML knowledge advantageous.

Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.

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