Job Description

Purpose

The main purpose of this position is to proactively provide efficient and effective support for E-Learning within CTLPD.

Minimum requirements

Relevant Diploma. Willingness to work outside of normal working hours. 3-4 years related experience. Computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administer e-learning Resource Materials: Core Curriculum and Computer Literacy

Provide support to the Manager, to make sure the interactive and innovative e-learning resource materials are available. Assist with curriculum content and coordinate the computer literacy component of the first-year core-curriculum module. Manage the content for the computer literacy online platform for the first-year core curriculum module. Liaise with academic literacy Lecturers on issues of assessment and student progress. Provide support to the Manager, to ensure that teaching and learning video content material for students are available. Assist with the editing and proofread of new resources.

Learning Management System (LMS) Support

Ensure that the teaching and learning video content material for academic staff, on how to use Moodle, is available. Provide support in identifying e-tools and new approaches to e-learning. Provide support to academic staff on effective implementation of the learning management system. Assist with the managing of all the digital teaching and learning content developed by Sol Plaatje University.

Database Management

Assist with establishment of efficient file sharing/updating/archival processes Assist with secure proper databases Ensure disaster recovery plans are in place, to secure access during emergencies, strikes, etc.

User Education and Training

Provide training for e-tutors and assist with the user support for students on the online learning platform. Assist with the orientation of new staff and students on e-learning systems. Assist with providing training for academic staff on the online teaching and learning platform.

Client Satisfaction

Measure and monitor user satisfaction indicators and highlight any issues of concern.

Personal/Professional Development

Keep abreast of developments within e-learning and its implications for SPU.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Contribute in data generation and collection for research into teaching and learning to advance and develop e-learning. Relevant operational reports as and when required. Research and implement best practices. Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders.


Enquiries can be made via email at spurecruit@spu.ac.za


Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. This position may be subjected to assessments.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.