Learning Content Designer

In brief

Overview This job description outlines a position for a Learning Content Designer at Raizcorp, a company established in 2000 with the mission to grow and develop entrepreneurs. Raizcorp, described by The Economist as Africa's only genuine business incubator, prefers the term "Prosperator™," offering business support, a platform for learning, and guidance to enthusiastic and growth-hungry entrepreneurs. The role itself is for a sharp, versatile content professional who excels in researching, writing, and designing learning content. It is positioned at the intersection of research, writing, learning, content development, and design. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and enhancing learning materials used in online, virtual, and in-person environments, including slide decks, workbooks, facilitator material, digital learning elements, filmed products, and platform-based content. This role is crucial in shaping the quality of learning experiences across the business, as the developed content directly influences how people learn, engage, and apply taught information. The ideal candidate is expected to be conceptually strong and creatively capable, able to transform complex ideas into clear, engaging, intelligent, polished, and effective learning content. What you will do * Develop, update and maintain learning content and learning elements for a wide range of Raizcorp programmes and interventions * Research newly assigned topics, subjects, or concepts, and develop a structured learning framework and key concepts for them. * Create content for both virtual and face-to-face learning experiences * Write, edit and refine learning material so that it is effective, clear, engaging and aligned to purpose * Design and format learning content so that it is visually strong, easy to use and professional * Review content developed by others, including internal stakeholders, external service providers and AI-supported outputs * Help maintain and improve instructional design standards, processes and templates * Manage the development flow of learning content, including tracking progress and coordinating with subcontractors where required * Contribute to digital learning content for internal platforms and learning products * Update slide decks, manuals, learning elements and related content assets * Conduct research and contribute fresh ideas to improve the quality and impact of our learning design * Incorporate stakeholder and user feedback into revised content * Support the maintenance of learning dashboards and content development systems Requirements (from the original advert) * At least 5 years’ experience in content development, learning design, instructional design, copywriting, editorial work, graphic design, or a related field * Strong academic performance in English at school or tertiary level. * A relevant 3-year qualification in fields such as writing, communications, education, instructional design, graphic design, multimedia design, marketing, language practice, journalism, or similar * Ability to interpret scanned briefs and translate them into appropriate outputs through targeted questioning * A strong portfolio of work that shows your writing ability, thinking ability and design capability * Excellent written English and the ability to write clearly, intelligently and professionally * Strong visual design ability and the ability to create polished, well-structured content * Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite * Confidence using AI tools such as ChatGPT to support content development and refinement * A sound understanding of how adults learn, how content should flow, and how to make learning practical and engaging * At least a basic understanding of business and commercial concepts * Strong planning, organisation and deadline management Who should apply This role is ideal for a sharp, versatile content professional whose expertise lies at the intersection of research, writing, learning, content development, and design. Candidates with backgrounds in copywriting, content development, graphic design, instructional design, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The key attribute is the ability to take complex ideas, shape them into clear learning content, and present them in an engaging, intelligent, polished, and effective manner for the target audience. The ideal candidate is both conceptually strong and creatively capable, able to think clearly, write with precision, structure learning effectively, and produce professional content that lands well with the audience. The successful applicant will be intellectually strong, enjoy working with ideas, and be capable of transforming complexity into clarity. They demonstrate a strong appreciation for words, structure, flow, and presentation, embodying both creativity and discipline, along with a keen eye for detail. They must be able to maintain quality while working at pace, be comfortable with both giving and receiving feedback, and capable of collaborative work improvement. The individual should easily build trust, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, take ownership of their work, and possess high standards for quality. They should be proficient in writing with clarity, designing with intent, and building learning experiences that are both smart and practical. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/professions/education-training/sandton/learning-content-designer-id-7614332 Source: jobmail

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