Curriculum Development Manager

Key Requirements

Industry Engagement and Thought Leadership

• Represent the organisation in Skills Development Think Tanks, industry forums, SETA engagements, QCTO consultations, Professional Body working groups, and other learning and development networks.
• Monitor emerging trends, policy developments, occupational qualification changes, and future skills requirements to inform content strategy and programme innovation.
• Build strategic relationships with industry stakeholders, regulators, professional bodies, and skills development practitioners to strengthen the organisation's market positioning and influence.

Critical Skills the Employer is Looking For

Top Hard Skills

• Instructional Design
• Curriculum Development
• Learning Product Management
• Accreditation & Compliance (QCTO/SETA)
• LMS Administration
• Learning Analytics
• AI-enabled Content Development
• Project Management
• Excellent Writing & Editing

Top Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Organization

1. Content Strategy & Product Management

• Develop commercially viable learning products.
• Manage and improve learning portfolios.
• Conduct market and learning research.
• Prioritize development initiatives based on training and development value.

2. Academic Governance & Accreditation

• Own the full programme lifecycle.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance.
• Manage content standards, templates, and governance processes.
• Maintain accreditation documentation.

3. Programme Implementation

• Ensure operational readiness before launch.
• Create implementation plans and programme packs.
• Train internal teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee LMS setup and assessment readiness.

4. AI & Learning Technology

• Drive AI adoption in content development.
• Implement AI tools, avatars, and authoring technologies.
• Develop prompt libraries, templates, and knowledge repositories.

5. Leadership & Team Management

• Manage resources, budgets, timelines, and quality.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Manage external SMEs and content suppliers.

• Honour's Degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum 7 years' middle-management experience in:
  • Instructional Design
  • Curriculum/Content Development
  • E-learning
  • Learning Product Development

Technical Knowledge

• South African accreditation and compliance frameworks:
  • QCTO
  • SETAs
  • Professional Bodies
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Learning Analytics and Digital Publishing
• AI-driven content development and emerging learning technologies

Market Related

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Closing Date: 25 September 2026

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date of the advert, should consider their applications as unsuccessful.