Instructional Designer at Discovery Limited

Key purpose

The vacancy is for an intermediate Instructional Designer within the Discovery Institute of Training. The role requires the Instructional Designer to design and develop learning curriculums and associated learning material for the Discovery Bank business according to high-quality standards.

Key outputs

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

• Following the 6Ds methodology, create training material and assessments based on technical product information, systems and SOPs for predominantly facilitator-led training workshops and induction programmes, in line with the curriculum to ensure that learning and business outcomes are matched.
• Develop storyboards (only) for digital training material, which will be sent to a multimedia designer to create online courses, videos, podcasts, infographics, and animations in the specific software.
• Consult with stakeholders across various business areas and gather information in relation to key learning and development needs and requirements.
• Consult with business areas to agree on reasonable and achievable deadlines.
• Maintain material and ensure best practice guidelines are followed across the areas.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of training to ensure optimal learning and development.

Competencies

• Extensive experience in the application of the 6Ds methodology.
• Creative and innovative.
• Very good command of the English language.
• Demonstrate strong instructional writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good 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.
• Show an interest in the current economic climate and keeps up to date with daily market trends related to the banking industry.
• Good report writing skills.

Experience Required

• Two years or more experience as an Instructional Designer at an Intermediate level.
• Banking or financial services industry experience.
• Education and training qualification (ETDP), specifically Design and Development.