Innovation and Development Manager

Location: Johannesburg Job Type: Permanent (Full Tim Our client is a pioneering private sector, trusted partner for comprehensive diagnostic and laboratory services, combining state-of-the-art technology with a patient-centered approach. With a team of certified professionals and a comprehensive range of services. Job Summary: Our client seeks a motivated , experienced and passionate Innovation & Development Manager. This role is perfect for someone who is experienced in managing teams of learning experience designers and is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for students. ABOUT THE ROLE As the Innovation & Development Manager, you will lead a team of Learning Experience Designers responsible for designing, building and implementing of learning programmes and products. This includes Soft Skills and Technical Content for our Apprenticeship Programmes and new programme design aimed at creating meaningful experiences for students. In addition, this role will include quality assurance management of content, research and involvement in the selection process for our Programmes. WHAT YOU NEED For this role, you will need to have an Honours Degree and 3 - 5 years of work experience in managing learning design projects. A strong knowledge of educational software programmes, and experience in an educational environment is a requirement for this role coupled with good communication and writing skills. In addition, experience in managing small teams is required. Experience in facilitation, teaching or training is also beneficial but a passion for education, developing people and the learner experience in particular is key!