Position Summary:
Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail porducts, as well as group schemes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advises and assists with the introduction of technology-supported learning, through workshops, teaching on through collaborative project work that can be framed as ‘action learning’. Advice focuses on organisational implications which may also include technical issues.
- Consult with Instructional Designers and other users of the LMS environment to support the integration and development of features and customisations of the LMS application.
- Configure, administer, maintain, update and document the LMS environment.
- Facilitates access to expertise, services and resources relating to technology-supported learning.
- Actively keeps abreast of developments in learning technologies
- Participates in the evaluation and selection of the latest instructional technology software and hardware; and performs other duties as assigned.
- Systematic application of communication and information technologies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of education through the design, implementation, use and evaluation of learning resources, organisational structures and methods.
- Contributes to the development of strategy and policy by providing expert advice, through the identification of needs and opportunities for the development and/or deployment of learning technologies.
- Integrate learning technology tools and vendor products
- Supervise the security, performance and fault-tolerance of the LMS environment
- Serve as a LMS (Moodle) specialist, assist in providing on demand, and scheduled consulting services
- Oversee relationships with the related vendors and host providers, enforcing SLA and support expectations.
- Maintain communication with LMS Administration department and IT Support to advance alignment, standards, and innovation as well as develop long-term solutions
Required Education & Experience:
- Degree in Computer Sciences or related degree. Postgraduate degree is highly advantageous.
- Experience with data management and query building.
- Advanced MS Office skills.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in web development.
- Experience with integrating learning tools, building learning material, and evaluating and testing technological solutions.
- 3-5 years’ experience with administration, development and customization of a LMS.
- Sound understanding of adult learning principles.
- Researching latest e-learning technologies.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Possess a high level of attention to accuracy and quality.