Purpose of the Job
The purpose of the Instructional Designer role is to design and develop blended learning solutions in line with the organisational standards. The Instructional Designer executes on the effort to create innovative education and learning solutions using sound instructional design methodologies, current technologies and effective project management to meet learning goals.
Job Objectives
Employee Centric Delivery
- Applying the analysis obtained from training needs and curriculum design.
- Determining appropriate training solutions.
- Conducting instructional Design and Storyboarding.
- Developing learning outcomes and learning objectives.
- Developing content to be included into the facilitator guides, eLearning and instructional videos.
- Developing and maintaining learning content and programmes.
- Conducting stakeholder engagement and support.
- Researching instructional content to continuous design and develop new content.
- Adhering to the correct formatting and consistency of presentation across resources developed.
- Applying feedback obtained from relevant sources to update instructional design content.
People (Self, Team & Organisational)
- Participating in, and aligning with the L&D team to deliver solutions and services to the business.
- Participating in various L&D team activities that foster an innovative, agile and employee centric culture where employees are supported, empowered and valued.
- Participating in various L&D team activities that foster a wellness culture to ensure that the t L&D team mentally, physically and emotionally feel supported.
- Participating in the enablement of a culture of open and transparent communication within the L&D team.
Financial, Reporting & BI
- Ensuring accuracy in data input and relevant reports as applicable to the L&D team.
- Using official data sources to inform administrative outputs.
- Assisting with compiling reports for input to broader People Solutions team.
- Consolidating costs, proposals or data as required by the L&D team or other stakeholders.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensuring compliance with relevant labour relations frameworks and legislation.
- Ensuring compliance to organisational and legislative governance frameworks and standards including the H&S requirements and POPI Act.
- Managing the identification and mitigation of Instructional Design risks.
Future-Fit
- Participating in the integration and effective flow of work with other service areas and business.
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in Instructional Design services.
- Suggesting or sharing ideas related to relevant Instructional Design technology requirements where required.
Qualifications
Beneficial
- Degree in OD, L&D, Graphic design or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- +1 year in a formal Instructional Design role or similar with exposure to the end-to-end learning design and development process
Knowledge and Skills
Preferred
- Experience within the FMCG, retail sector or similar