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Instructional Designer

Discovery LimitedZA

30+ days ago

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Job title : Instructional Designer

Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : September 20, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key purpose

The vacancy is for an Instructional Design role within the Discovery Institute of Training. The role requires the Instructional Designer to develop training solutions and material for Discovery Bank employees, according to high quality standards. The role will also involve constant evaluation of the training cycle and regular updating of material.

Key outputs

All work must be done accurately, comprehensively and in-line with set quality standards.

Effectively follow the 6Ds methodology to develop all learning solutions.

Consult with stakeholders across all relevant business areas to identify and address L&D needs.

Gather information in relation to key needs and requirements of the area.

Develop comprehensive curriculum to cater for the needs of specific areas.

Design and develop training material and assessments for in-person and virtual training workshops and induction programmes, in line with the curriculum to ensure that learning outcomes are matched.

Develop storyboards (only) for digital training material, which could include online courses, videos, podcasts, infographics and animations.

Note : The Instructional Designer will not be responsible for any development of digital material as this function is fulfilled by the Multimedia design team.

Consult 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.

Support and provide guidance and feedback to junior instructional designers within the team.

Maintain material and ensuring best practice guidelines are followed across the areas.

Continuous evaluation of both facilitators and the effectiveness of training material.

Ability to develop material based on technical product information and specifications.

Manage projects within the portfolio, team, or department. This includes proactive communication, updates, and timelines.

Apply planning and project management skills, as well as the use of project management tools.

Set strategic portfolio goals and plan and manage new initiatives for the portfolio.

Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Analyse data to identify engagement trends, make impactful recommendations, and suggest solutions.

Use approved AI technology effectively to enhance ID processes and develop deliverables.

Competencies

Extensive experience in the application of the 6Ds methodology

Creative and innovative

Very good command of English language

Demonstrate strong instructional writing skills

Attention to detail

Excellent project management skills

Communicate effectively with diverse personalities

Delivering results and meeting customer expectations

Coping with pressure and setbacks

Adapting and responding to change

Relating and networking

Applying expertise and technology

Leadership skills

Experience

The following qualifications and experience are required :

At least two years Instructional Design experience.

2 years working experience in the same role.

Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practitioner qualification (ODETDP).

Knowledge and experience working in the financial services industry / with the Discovery Bank Product.

Business related degree

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