Academic Content Writer: Software Engineering
- Employer: Eduvos
- Position: Academic Content Writer: Software Engineering
- Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Full-Time)
- Location: National (Any Eduvos Campus in South Africa)
- Department: Academic Development (Content)
- Closing Date: 07 July 2026
- Job Category: Education / Information Technology
- Minimum Education Level: Honours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma (with advanced qualifications preferred)
Job Description
The Academic Content Writer: Software Engineering is responsible for developing, reviewing, and maintaining academic learning materials and assessments for the Information Technology Department. The role focuses on creating academically rigorous content in Software Engineering and related IT disciplines, ensuring alignment with higher education quality standards, programme specifications, and the Eduvos brand.
The successful candidate will collaborate with subject matter experts to develop study materials, assessments, and online learning content for undergraduate and Honours-level programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Content Development
- Develop new study materials, learning resources, and assessments.
- Create academically rigorous content up to 4th Year/Honours level.
- Ensure content aligns with programme outcomes and Eduvos standards.
- Follow approved content development guidelines and templates.
Collaboration and Quality Assurance
- Work closely with subject matter experts and faculty teams.
- Participate in academic communities of practice.
- Submit content for moderation and quality assurance reviews.
- Incorporate moderator and reviewer feedback.
- Submit content for copy-editing through approved processes.
Content Management
- Upload and release learning materials to designated platforms.
- Set up and manage module content where required.
- Ensure content is accurate, engaging, and up to date.
- Ingest module content into learning management systems.
Review and Updating of Learning Materials
- Review existing study materials and assessments.
- Update content according to curriculum and industry developments.
- Resolve content-related queries.
- Maintain academic integrity and assessment quality.
Areas of Specialisation
Candidates should possess expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Object-Oriented Diagrams
- Embedded Systems
- Enterprise Python
- Information Systems
- Mobile Development
- Operating Systems
- Programming Fundamentals
- C#
- C++
- Python
- Java
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
One or more of the following qualifications:
- BEng in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Honours Degree in:
- Computer Science
- Systems Engineering
- Information Technology
- Related fields
- MSc in:
- Computer Science
- Systems Engineering
- Information Technology
- Related fields
Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in:
- Higher Education lecturing
- Academic content development
- Study material development
Preferred Experience
- Moodle or similar Learning Management Systems.
- Designing assessments across different NQF levels.
- Academic journal publication.
- Development of online learning content.
Technical Competencies
- Academic writing and content development.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Moodle Learning Management System proficiency.
- Module page setup and management.
- Software development principles.
- Systems design and software architecture.
- Database concepts.
- Cloud computing.
- DevOps methodologies.
- Software testing practices.
- Programming languages including:
- Python
- Java
- C++
- JavaScript
- Enterprise C#
Behavioural Competencies
- Initiative and accountability.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Relationship building and networking.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
- Innovation and adaptability.
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and quality assurance.