Assistant Officer: Learning Developer

Duties and responsibilities:

• Creating of Modules on UFS Learning Management System.
• Registration of academic staff in specific modules on the UFS Learning Management System.
• Registration of support staff in specific modules on the UFS Learning Management System.
• Registration of students (PeopleSoft) in specific modules on the UFS Learning Management System.
• Provide first line support to Learning Designer regarding access to modules on UFS Learning Management System.
• Provide general system administration (LMS) as required.
• Follow divisional procedure regarding module administration on the UFS Learning Management System.

Training administration

• Assist Learning Designers in preparation, implementation and evaluation of training workshops regarding the use of technology in teaching and learning.
• Provide administrative support in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of training and workshops regarding the use of technology in teaching and learning.

Project administration

• Provide general administrative and logistical support for various Curriculum Delivery research projects

General office administration

• Provide general administrative support to the relevant Learning and Designer.

E-learning module development

• Preparation and development of all content on UFS Learning Management System as needed.
• Development of all assessment activities on the UFS Learning Management System as needed.
• Development of all collaboration activities on the UFS Learning Management System as needed.
• Provide first line support to the Learning Designer regarding the development of course material and activities.
• Follow divisional procedure regarding the development of modules on the UFS Learning Management System

Trouble shooting

• Attend to problems relating to the development of learning material and activities on the UFS Learning Management System.
• Provide first line technical support and troubleshooting in use of UFS Learning Management System.
• Follow divisional procedure regarding the reporting and follow-up of technical problems and troubleshooting.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12.
• One (1) year relevant working experience.

Required competencies:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University's richly diverse working environment.
• Language proficiency in the official language of the University.
• Computer Skills MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Keep abreast with the day-to-day events and deadlines.
• Be flexible and able to work under pressure.

Recommendations:

• A post-school qualification.
• One (1) year experience in the use of Learning Management System (LMS).
• One (1) year experience in training and / or research administration.
• One (1) year experience in higher education environment.

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

Closing date:

26 April 2019

Salary:

The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 058 718 5096/5097/ 5153.

General:

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.

Applications may only be submitted online. All applications must be accompanied by the following:Please note: Compile/Convert all the below documents as one document (Pdf or Word), when uploading it on the online applications system.

• a detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter (please note that the first three (3) referees on your CV will be contacted with regard to reference checking);
• certified copies (not older than 3 months) of all academic records;
• certified copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);
• a certified copy (not older than 3 months) of your identity document (ID).

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.