Learning & Development Specialist

SUMMARY:
Learning & Development Specialist Jobs East London | Instructional Design | LMS | Change Management | Digital Learning

A leading organisation based in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking a dynamic and adaptable Learning & Development Specialist to design, develop, and deliver impactful learning solutions while supporting change adoption within a fast-paced project environment.

This role is ideal for an L&D professional with experience in instructional design, facilitation, LMS administration, digital learning tools, and stakeholder engagement, looking to grow into a broader learning and change management capability.

About the Role
As a Learning & Development Specialist, you will work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), project teams, and business stakeholders to create engaging learning experiences aligned with operational and transformation objectives.

The role will initially focus on generalist L&D responsibilities including training coordination, facilitation support, LMS administration, and light-touch change enablement, with long-term growth into advanced instructional design, digital learning, and structured change management.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Learning Design & Development (L&D Jobs South Africa)

• Conduct training needs analysis aligned to business and project requirements
• Collaborate with SMEs to design and develop classroom, virtual, and e-learning content
• Create learning materials, guides, and digital resources using tools such as Articulate, Scribe, Canva, and Bob Learn
• Develop engaging learning experiences that support operational capability and adoption

• Support SMEs during initial training sessions and workshops
• Facilitate refresher training and ongoing capability-building sessions
• Deliver blended learning interventions in fast-paced project environments
• Ensure learner engagement and effective knowledge transfer

• Support communication and engagement initiatives linked to system and process rollouts
• Reinforce change adoption messaging and user readiness activities
• Apply foundational change management principles to support successful implementation
• Assist teams through operational and behavioural change initiatives

• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) including course uploads and learner tracking
• Maintain accurate reporting, learner progress records, and compliance data
• Ensure effective system administration and user support

• Gather learner feedback and improve training content continuously
• Support evolution toward digital learning and modern L&D practices
• Stay updated on learning technologies, instructional design trends, and change methodologies

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources, Education, Training & Development, or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Education, or related field (preferred)
• ETDP SETA Accredited Facilitator certification
• Prosci Change Management certification advantageous
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Learning & Development or training environments
• Experience with instructional design, facilitation, and LMS administration
• Exposure to project-driven or transformation environments advantageous

• Instructional design and blended learning methodologies
• LMS administration and reporting
• Digital learning tools including Articulate, Canva, Scribe, and Bob Learn
• Training facilitation and learner engagement techniques
• Basic change management and adoption support
• Training needs analysis and process documentation

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement ability
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to adapt quickly within project-driven environments
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

• Work within a dynamic, project-driven environment
• Exposure to digital learning, LMS platforms, and change initiatives
• Opportunity to grow into advanced instructional design and change management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leaders
• Contribute to enterprise-wide learning and transformation initiatives