Job description

The University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development (Pty) Ltd, more commonly referred to as USB-ED, is a private company offering leadership and management development (short course) programmes across Africa for both corporates and individuals. USB-ED has a full-time position for a Programme Designer. The successful candidate will be based in Bellville (Cape Town). The appointee will be part of the dynamic Learning and Design team, delivering a high-quality service to clients, the company and society.

Job purpose:

To interpret clients’ business requirements and core capability needs and to translate these into learning strategies and interventions, using the right delivery platforms to ensure optimal outcomes, stakeholder satisfaction, quality assurance and return on learning. The role incumbent will be responsible for the design as well as the management of the academic delivery of a portfolio of learning interventions.

Key performance areas and indicators will involve:

Design learning interventions :

• Productivity and time – Time to market; Number of programmes designed
• Quality – Content
• Quality – Design and learning methodology
• Compliance to USB-ED processes, standards and procedures, especially Academic Affairs

 Delivery – management of the delivery of the non-operational/logistic components (i.e. academic) of learning interventions

• Quality – seamless academic delivery; and delivery aligned with design and methodology
• Compliance
• Continuous improvement and post-programme assessments / reporting
• Budget management
• Client satisfaction

Leadership:

• Contribution to learning and design strategy
• Contribution to company ethos through culture and living the company values

Management:

• Planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting
• Managing alignment and integration across all touch points
• Stakeholder management
• Operational efficiency (customized learning and design processes and SOP, methodologies and standards)

Qualifications:

Relevant advanced tertiary qualification e.g. instructional content delivery and / or a qualification/certificate in a related field e.g. adult instructional design, training and development.

Skills and experience:

At least five years’ experience in a business and academic environment, specifically in a learning and development role (mandatory requirement). Experienced in liaising with clients on senior/executive management level. Executive development learning intervention design experience   (curriculum/learning outcome and instructional design).

Competencies: 

• Taking responsibility, initiative and making decisions when required, even under difficult circumstances.
• Establishing effective relationships with clients and stakeholders, networking effectively within and outside of the organisation and relating well to individuals at all levels.
• Well-developed analysis and decision-making skills.
• Persevering, working productively in a stressful environment and resilient in the face of adversity.
• Sensitivity for diversity and adapting to altering circumstances, embracing change and dealing effectively with ambiguity.
• Working under pressure in order to meet deadlines.
• Solutions driven approach when challenges arise.
• Team player working effectively as part of a team and sharing challenges and victories.

The successful person must be willing to travel and work after hours when required.
 
Commencement of duties:  01 January 2020
Closing date: 14 October 2019
Application: To apply, please submit your CV to Rochall Daniels on

moc.de-bsu@tnemtiurcer

Enquiries: Recruitment related enquiries may be directed to Bianca Solomon via

moc.de-bsu@nomolos.acnaib

Should no feedback be received from USB-ED within three weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed?

NOTE: USB-ED is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of USB-ED and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. The job advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

USB-EDreserves the right not to make an appointment

Requirements

Skills and experience:

At least five years’ experience in a business and academic environment, specifically in a learning and development role (mandatory requirement). Experienced in liaising with clients on senior/executive management level. Executive development learning intervention design experience  (curriculum/learning outcome and instructional design).

Posted on 30 Sep 15:09