Content Developers – Bachelor of Education (BEd)

This is a remote position.

• English First Additional Language Teaching and Learning 1
  
  
• English First Additional Language Teaching and Learning 2
  
  
• English First Additional Language Teaching and Learning 3
  
  
• isiZulu Home Language Teaching and Learning 2
  
  
• isiZulu Home Language Teaching and Learning 3
  
  
• Mathematics Teaching and Learning 3
  
  
• Life Skills Teaching and Learning 2
  
  
• Life Skills Teaching and Learning 3
  
  
• Physical and Health Education
  
  
• Educational Psychology 3: The Psychology of Learning
  
  
• Educational Psychology 3: Advanced Child Development in Context
  
  
• Foundations of Education
  
  
• Teaching Practice 5
  
  
• Teaching Practice 6
  

• Develop comprehensive study guides, learning materials, and assessment activities in accordance with approved module outlines and institutional templates.
  
  
• Design learning content that aligns with programme outcomes, curriculum requirements, institutional standards, and NQF expectations.
  
  
• Develop valid, reliable, and academically rigorous formative and summative assessments.
  
  
• Ensure learning materials are current, academically sound, and incorporate relevant research and best practices.
  
  
• Develop content that is suitable for distance and blended learning environments.
  
  
• Ensure language accuracy, academic integrity, instructional quality, and consistency throughout all learning materials.
  
  
• Collaborate with Programme Coordinators, Subject Matter Experts, Editors, and the Quality Assurance Office throughout the development process.
  
  
• Revise and update learning materials based on academic feedback and quality assurance recommendations.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with institutional quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements.
  
  
• Meet all development milestones and submission deadlines.
  

Requirements

• Strong subject knowledge in the relevant discipline.
  
  
• Excellent academic writing, curriculum development, and instructional design skills.
  
  
• Sound understanding of curriculum development and assessment practices within higher education.
  
  
• Knowledge of South African higher education policies, teaching and learning practices, and curriculum frameworks.
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to academic quality.
  
  
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.
  
  
• Excellent communication, planning, and collaboration skills.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms.
  
  

• A Master's degree in Education or the relevant discipline related to the module(s) applied for (essential).
  
  
• A recognised teaching qualification will be advantageous where applicable.
  
  
• At least two years' experience in higher education, curriculum development, content development, academic writing, or learning material development.
  
  
• Demonstrable experience in developing study guides, learning materials, or assessments within higher education.
  
  
• Experience in distance or online education will serve as an advantage.
  
  
• Familiarity with South African higher education quality assurance frameworks.
  
  
• Computer literacy with access to a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer.
  
  

• A Doctoral qualification in the relevant field or current doctoral studies.
  
  
• Previous experience developing learning materials for private higher education institutions.
  
  
• Experience in Long Distance and e-Learning environments.
  
  
• Knowledge of learning management systems and educational technologies.
  

• A cover letter indicating the specific module(s) they are applying to develop and summarising their relevant expertise.
  
  
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae detailing academic qualifications and professional experience.
  
  
• Certified copies of qualifications.
  
  
• Academic transcripts for all completed qualifications.