Discovery Limited
Key Purpose of the role
The vacancy is for an instructional design role within the Discovery Employee Benefits – Group Risk business unit. The role requires the Instructional Designer to develop learning material according to best practice and high-quality standards. The role will also involve constant evaluation of the learning cycle and regular updating of material.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
Consult with stakeholders across business areas to establish mutually beneficial relationships
Subsequent structuring and development of learning content.
Maintaining and adhering to controls throughout the training development process such as version control, quality control etc.
Maintaining currency of knowledge in the areas specific to learning and development, including but not limited to learning technologies, learning concepts and national qualifications
Support of eLearning clients to resolve functionality issues and liaising with LMS supplier on platform stability
Design and develop learning material for online and classroom learning interventions
Consulting with business areas to agree on reasonable and achievable deadlines
Train and provide guidance to the facilitators to ensure that learning outcomes are achieved through effective presentation of material
The incumbent must have the ability to develop material based on technical product information and specification
The incumbent must have knowledge of Employee Benefits (Retirement Fund and Group Risk)
Personal Attributes and Skills
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:
Communication Skills: able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Reporting Skills: ability to consolidate information and compile reports reflecting the necessary relevant information
Ability to communicate logically and objectively is essential components of this role.
Attention to detail
Very organised
Conflict Management
Expresses opinions, information, and key points of an argument clearly.
Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem.
Relates well to people at all levels.
Education, Skills and Experience
Education & Training qualification, specifically Design & Development
Minimum 3 years’ instructional design experience
Employee Benefit, Retirement Fund knowledge – advantageous
1-2 years’ experience in Employee Benefits – advantageous
Adobe Suite/Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/ Premiere-Pro – intermediate level
Articulate 360 – advance
Learning Management System (SAP)
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