Academic Content Writer/Developer

Role Summary

Eduvos is looking to employ an Academic Content Writer/Developer, with specialisation in Humanities within the subject area of CAT (Computer Application Technology) to be based at any of our National Eduvos campuses.

Type of role: Independent Contractor (Flexible work schedule and hours)

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the role is to provide content writing services within the Humanities Department.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Master of Education
• Masters in Information Technology / Computer Science
• PGCE

Minimum Experience Required

• At least three years’ experience of lecturing and/or developing study materials in the Higher Education sector.
• Experience in creating interactive content on a learner management system (e.g., Moodle) – highly preferable.
• Experience in setting assessments on various NQF levels.
• Publishing of academic journals – advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Develop new learning material for students (study material and assessments) in collaboration with subject matter experts within the faculty by establishing communities of practice.
• Follow development guidelines.
• Develop material to program specifications and Eduvos brand.
• Review material with moderator for quality assurance.
• Submit developed material for copy editing via the approved process.
• Upload/release material in required format to relevant platform.
• Review and update learning material and assessments.
• Resolve content‑related queries.
• Ingest module content where needed.

Potential Areas of Specialisation Required

• CAT (Computer Application Technology)

Functional and Behavioural Competencies

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Competence in the field for which development takes place
• Proficiency in a LMS system (Moodle)
• Managing a module page on a LMS

Behavioural Competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Constructive teamwork
• Relations and networking
• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Analysis and judgment / problem solving
• Innovation and change
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)