Software Developer (E-learning)

• Responsible for course design (using tools such as Articulate Storyline 2 and Microsoft PowerPoint), learning objectives, story boards, assessment training sessions and other instructional material.
• Responsible for the quality of the course content and the user experience.
• Develop and/or coordinate teaching aids such as outlines, handouts, instructions and other reference materials.
• Course maintenance, including course technology suitability.
• To enhance the ability of all personnel to use the Smelters available eLearning technology resources through the development of suitable online training programs.
• Work closely with other eLearning team members, users and various Smelter employees in order to determine training needs, online learning requirements and also to meet eLearning objectives.
• Provide timely and efficient user support and assistance by investigating questions related to the courses and LMS platform.
• Provide consultation offering recommendations for enhancing the experience, overall design and ease of learner use of various eLearning materials.
• Determine when training deficiencies require new training programs and identify technology skill gaps.
• Work with requestors to understand training needs and make recommendations to ensure most effective multimedia is selected.
• Create, maintain and distribute course reports. Provides management with metrics and updates to assist in managing compliance to all set training objectives and requirements.
• Provide initial and refresher learner training to LMS users. Provide advanced training to managers/supervisors on reporting functionality and curriculum maintenance process
• Copy-edit all content for style, accuracy and meaning.
• Other tasks as may be required.

• Minimum university-level qualification in Computer Science, Multimedia Design, Information Technology or equivalent.

• Experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of video editing and capturing software.
• Effective team interaction/linking, both peer to peer and supervisor to employee
• Able to develop/modify process, establish procedures and execute plans, through proper and accurate analytical & diagnostic process
• Graphics design

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM)
• Familiarity with web authoring and web development software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint

• High level of verbal and communication skills
• The ability to write clearly and concisely
• Critical thinking and data analysis
• Innovative and flexible
• High attention to detail
• Patience
• Ability to interact and work with people from various backgrounds and of different levels of understanding and comprehension
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to follow instructions and to give instructions where required
• Systematic monitoring and assessment skills
• Creativity
• Problem Solving

• Working knowledge of instructional design, configuring eLearning applications and designing online courses
• Working knowledge of capturing and editing screenshots and digital video for documentation
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite