Instructional Designer

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POSITION INFO:

Overview

Our client within the Financial Services Industry is seeking a Instructional Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible to design and develop instructional materials and training programs that effectively transfer knowledge and develop the necessary skills among learners and to align training materials and programs with the organization’s goals and objectives, thereby contributing to overall performance improvement.

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12/matric
• Tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• ETDP certificate or diploma is essential
• Certification in L&D instructional design practices is advantageous
• Minimum 2 years designing, developing learning programs and materials.
• Minimum 2 years experience and proficiency working with e-learning authoring tools.
• Minimum 2 years experience and proficiency working with training assessment and evaluation processes.
• Minimum 2 years experience and proficiency working with Learning Management Systems and Platforms.
• Knowledge of relevant Financial Services laws and regulations is advantageous

Job Responsibilities 

• Assess training needs and develop appropriate training materials.
• Apply instructional design principles to create effective and engaging training materials.
• Develop eLearning courses, instructor-led training, and blended learning solutions.
• Use multimedia elements to enhance the learning experience.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistency and quality of training materials.
• Use eLearning authoring tools and multimedia software to develop training content.
• Create assessments and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes.
• Revise and update training materials based on evaluation results and feedback.
• L&D Management across entire group

Key Competencies/Skills

• Ability to use adult learning models, eg. ADDIE, 6D's, or SAM
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong orgasational and time management skills
• Proficiency in using learning authoring tools
• Proficiency in using virtal training platforms (e.g. NewSpring LMS, Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom)
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Proficiency with relevant training assessment and evaluation processes
• Stakeholder management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Creative thinking skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Resilient
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Personal learning agility