Academic Content Developer – Faculty of Information Technology x1

Job Details

Job Title: Academic Content Developer – Faculty of Information Technology
Reference Number: EDU260225-1
Company: Eduvos
Department: Academic – Development (Content)
Campus: National
Location: National, South Africa
Job Type: Independent Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Minimum Education: Master’s Degree
Job Category: Education
Closing Date: 27 September 2026
Remuneration: Remunerated per submission

Job Description

Eduvos is looking for an Academic Content Developer to provide content writing and learning material development services within its Faculty of Information Technology.

The successful candidate will specialise in one or more of the following areas: Robotics, Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering or Network Engineering. The role involves developing study materials and assessments, reviewing and updating academic content, working with subject matter experts and ensuring that learning materials meet Eduvos’ development guidelines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Material Development

Develop new learning materials for students, including study materials and assessments.
Collaborate with subject matter experts within the faculty through communities of practice.
Develop content according to programme specifications and Eduvos’ brand requirements.
Follow prescribed content development guidelines.
Review and update existing learning materials and assessments.
Resolve content-related queries.
Ingest module content where required.

Quality Assurance and Content Review

Review developed material with moderators for quality assurance.
Submit learning material for copy editing through the approved process.
Ensure content meets required academic and quality standards.
Make updates and amendments based on review and moderation feedback.

Learning Management Systems

Upload or release completed learning materials in the required format to the relevant platform.
Create and maintain module pages.
Work with Learning Management Systems such as Moodle.
Develop interactive content where required.

Areas of Specialisation

Candidates with expertise in the following areas are sought:

Robotics
Data Science
Cyber Security
Software Engineering
Network Engineering

Minimum Requirements

Qualification

Master’s Degree in:
- Robotics
- Data Science
- Cyber Security
- Software Engineering
- Network Engineering
- Or a related field.

Experience

At least 3 years’ experience in lecturing and/or developing study materials within the Higher Education sector.
Experience in creating interactive content on a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle is highly preferable.
Experience in setting assessments across various NQF levels.
Academic journal publishing experience will be advantageous.

Technical and Functional Competencies

Strong writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Competence in the relevant academic field.
Proficiency in an LMS, particularly Moodle.
Ability to set up a module page.
Ability to develop academic study materials and assessments.

Behavioural Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Initiative and responsibility.
Constructive teamwork.
Relationship building and networking.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Analysis, judgement and problem-solving.
Innovation and adaptability to change.
A systematic approach to planning and organising.