CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Support and develop ICT related education technology at the Nelson Mandela University. Research, analyse, evaluate, develop, design, implement, administer, and maintain Information and education technology systems, processes and tools for enhanced learning and teaching.
 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide technical consulting and user support for e-learning, online learning and blended learning environments and resolve technological issues as necessary;
• Provide expertise in educational technology applications and practices that support e-learning, online education and blended learning environments;
• Moodle Learning Management system user support and administration
• Enabling teaching and learning with technology in higher education environments
• Perform preliminary assessment of technology feasibility, business opportunity and cost
• Research, consult, plan, coordinate, deliver and support education technology solutions
• Network nationally and internationally with universities to form communities of practice
• Develop reports and proposals of a high quality
• Procurement of educational and research technologies or services
• ICT Blended Learning support and related administration

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Possess an in-depth knowledge of the Moodle learning management system
• Possess a thorough understanding of Windows and Linux systems
• Possess a thorough understanding of relational databases
• Knowledge of education technology principles, practices and trends and their application
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Service orientated and good etiquette skills
• Proficiency in using a customer relation management system for helpdesk ticket tracking and management
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to present basic training courses and present ideas
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to manage and direct projects and cross-functional team engagement
• Ability to continuously learn and acquire new skills

REQUIREMENTS

• Computer related Information Technology related qualification (M+3).
• 3 Years’ experience in which appropriate competencies have been gained

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Do you have any experience working on a Moodle Learning Management System?
• Do you have any experience in investigating the feasibility of technologies and making recommendations based on the findings?
• Do you have any experience working on helpdesk customer relation management system?
• Do you have experience in writing professional reports?
• Do you have any experience working with cross-functional teams and projects?
• Do you have experience in presenting ideas or concepts to groups?

SALARY RANGES (peromnes)

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Disclaimer:

  No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (26 February  2021).  

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.

• Cover letter
• Psychometrics/skills tests
• Reference checks
• Presentations
• Portfolios
• Equity targeted groups to be specified on the advert