Learning Designer
Safeguard Global
Design
South Africa · Remote
Why join Safeguard Global? 👀
We want to help you “work in any way” — that means making time for family, commitments, and life outside of work so that you can have the best of both worlds. When you own what you do and are driven to deliver, you have the flexibility to decide where and how you work. 🚀
Our roles aren’t just remote and hybrid first — they break free from the traditional ways of doing things, paving a way for a job that works for you. ✅
The role in a nutshell:
As a Learning Designer, you’ll create engaging, effective learning experiences that help employees build real skills and apply them on the job. You’ll partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders across regions to design learning that is practical, learner-centered, and aligned to business goals. This role blends creativity, instructional expertise, and data-informed decision-making. You’ll work across digital, virtual, and live learning formats—designing solutions that are thoughtfully structured, visually engaging, and grounded in sound learning principles.
How you will make a difference:
- Design and build learning solutions, including eLearning, microlearning, live virtual learning, video, simulations, and scenario-based learning.
- Create learning journeys and curricula that support skill development globally.
- Apply instructional design best practices to ensure learning is engaging, accessible, and effective.
- Write clear instructional content, such as guides, learner materials, and audio/video scripts.
- Ensure training content and supporting materials align with company branding guidelines.
- Check learning solutions (functionality and learner experience), and address issues before launch.
- Collaborate with trainers, subject matter experts, and project teams globally to gather and analyze learning needs to recommend appropriate solutions.
- Translate business needs into learning objectives and experiences that drive performance.
- Speak confidently with employees and stakeholders about the value of learning and how impact is measured.
- Lead, support and oversee the rollout of learning solutions.
- Develop internal communications to promote new and updated learning offerings.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate live or virtual training sessions when needed.
- Evaluate learning effectiveness using established evaluation approaches (for example, learner feedback, performance data, and impact measures).
- Use data and insights to continuously improve learning design and delivery.
- Contribute to thought leadership and continuous improvement by exploring new tools, methods, and technologies in learning design.
- Maintain and organize learning content and documentation on secure platforms.
- Support learning management system (LMS) administration, upgrades, and user enablement in partnership with the broader team.
- Use tools, including AI, responsibly.
- Review and refresh existing learning content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with company standards.
What will give you an advantage:
- Proven professional experience in instructional design or learning experience design.
- Strong experience designing and developing digital learning solutions (eLearning, microlearning, simulations, video, virtual learning).
- Ability to design learning for diverse audiences and global learners.
- Solid understanding of instructional design principles and learning frameworks.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (for example, Articulate 360).
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (for example, PowerPoint, Word)
- Proficient video editing skills and using video editing software (for example, Camtasia)
- Experience using AI tools to support instructional design and learning.
- Experience working with learning management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Excellent technical writing skills.
- Strong project management and time management skills.
- Actively engaged, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Able to pivot quickly and deliver high-quality work to strict deadlines.
- Accountable and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership from concept through delivery.
- Comfortable working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Strong learning agility and curiosity, with a proactive approach.
- Proficient in providing excellent customer service.
Desirable skills
- Degree in instructional design, learning sciences, or a related field.
- Experience creating and editing visual assets for learning (for example, Adobe Illustrator).
- Experience delivering live or virtual training.
- Additional language skills (for example, Spanish).
Who we are and what we do:
Safeguard Global is…global! We enable global expansion without the risk by helping 1,500+ customers recruit, hire, manage, and pay employees in nearly 190 countries. Join us to meet diverse talent, explore new cultures, and connect with amazing folks from around the globe. 🌎
Our Global Benefits
👨💻 Autonomy and Flexibility (work in any way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule, all while maintaining a high standard of work.
🌴 Generous leave: Enjoy a competitive leave package including paid bonding leaves for new additions to your family
🎁 Make a difference: Get 2 paid charitable days off to contribute to causes you believe in
💰 Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.
✈️ International environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.
⭐ Human centered culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.
📚 Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.
Next Steps:
To apply, please click on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, and or a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time.
Welcome to the Future of Work! 🌐
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At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.