Hybrid Learning Coordinator (Post Level 8)

Stellenbosch - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Centre for Sustainability Transitions (CST)

Hybrid Learning Coordinator (Post Level 8)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref. EBW13/299/1125

The Centre for Sustainability Transitions (CST) is a leading research and postgraduate training centre within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at Stellenbosch University (SU). It brings together research on transdisciplinary approaches complexity sustainability governance and social-ecological resilience to inform pressing national continental and global sustainability and development challenges. This research also forms the foundation for the CSTs postgraduate training programmes which include a postgraduate diploma an MPhil and a PhD programme in Sustainable Development as well as various short courses. The CST hosts leading scientists and students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and fosters collaborations with a variety of departments across the University nationally and globally providing a vibrant hub for solution-oriented transdisciplinary sustainability science that is primarily funded from external research grants. The primary objective of the CST is to co-produce transformational knowledge on the dynamics of multi-scale social-ecological and socio-technical change in partnership with key stakeholders and to thereby provide strategic insights into the new modes of research and governance that can bring about a just transition to a more equitable and sustainable society in southern Africa and globally.

The Centre for Sustainability Transitions (CST) seeks a dynamic and experienced Hybrid Learning Coordinator to join its team. This full-time position will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting the development of hybrid education offerings at the CST with a primary focus on the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Sustainable Development and a growing portfolio of short courses. Hybrid learning at Stellenbosch University blends short intensive face-to-face engagements with extended periods of self-directed online learning - requiring thoughtful design and coordination to ensure a seamless and impactful student experience that aligns with CSTs values and legacy of immersive transformational student experiences. The incumbent will work closely with the PGDip programme leader and support the development and implementation of a high-quality pedagogically sound hybrid learning curriculum launching in 2026. The incumbent will also work with a wider set of researchers at the CST to support the expansion of CSTs educational offerings to broader audiences through short courses. This role demands a strategic innovative thinker and skilled project manager who can collaborate across academic and administrative teams to deliver transformative learning experiences aligned with CSTs mission of advancing sustainability transitions.

Duties/Pligte

Leading and supporting the development and renewal of teaching learning and assessment resources policies and guidelines to support the shift to hybrid learning offerings at the CST with a specific focus on the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Sustainable Development and the development of a growing portfolio of short courses.
Co-leading and supporting the development and coordination of short course offerings leveraging the core PGDip programme content and structure as well as relevant research at the CST.
Applying advanced learning and experience design knowledge and skills to support the conceptualisation and operationalisation of the PGDips hybrid learning strategy.
Supporting and coordinating module design and implementation by supporting module teams in translating curriculum content into appropriate teaching learning and assessment activities aligned with the hybrid learning structure.
Facilitating orientation onboarding and training activities for staff and students to ensure effective use of platforms such as EMSLearn MS Teams and MySUN.
Leading and coordinating effective communication with module and short course students as well as coordinating communication with convenors lecturers and relevant University departments.
Facilitating and managing both in-person and online learning environments ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a transformative student learning experience.
Coordinating teaching learning and assessment processes for modules including content packaging updates submission management and assessment coordination.
Overseeing the administration and facilitation of teaching learning and assessment platforms including LMS MS Teams OneDrive and SharePoint.
Assisting with the coordination of the teaching and learning team within the Centre including facilitating coordination meetings and supporting team collaboration.
Supporting quality assurance curriculum review and renewal processes by integrating feedback from students lecturers facilitators and moderators to enhance the hybrid learning experience.
Supporting ongoing curriculum renewal and transformation through critical review and reflection and contributing to annual programme planning and design.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the successful delivery and continuous improvement of CSTs hybrid learning programmes.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

A relevant bachelors degree or three-year tertiary qualification.
At least three years experience in the educational use and technical support of learning management systems (e.g. Moodle).
At least three years relevant work experience in a higher education or adult training context.
Solid understanding of various modes of delivery in South African higher education including contact blended hybrid and online learning.
Proven ability to design visually engaging and user-friendly course layouts that align with universal design for learning (UDL) principles.
Experience with using SCORM-compliant tools such as Articulate iSpring or H5P.
Knowledge of audio and video pedagogy suitable for online learning environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management and coordination capabilities with experience managing diverse teams.
Highly organised and methodical with the ability to build and improve institutional processes that support hybrid learning.
Demonstrated commitment to student support and the creation of transformative learning experiences.
The ability to contribute to curriculum renewal and transformation through critical reflection and review.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience with collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders including subject matter experts multimedia designers and technical and administrative staff.
The ability to lead and innovate in the development of new hybrid teaching approaches and materials.
The capacity to work independently meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

A tertiary qualification in higher education instructional design or sustainability science.
A postgraduate qualification.
Research experience and outputs related to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Experience with facilitating learning in adult education or higher education contexts.
Proven ability to create reusable learning design templates and guidelines adopted at an institutional or organisational level.
Experience with HTML coding in Moodle.
Proficiency in design tools such as Canva.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries about this post: Nina Callaghan Co-Director: CST on or at
Enquiries about remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg) or at

Required Experience:

Leading and supporting the development and renewal of teaching learning and assessment resources policies and guidelines to support the shift to hybrid learning offerings at the CST with a specific focus on the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Sustainable Development and the development of a growing portfolio of short courses.
Co-leading and supporting the development and coordination of short course offerings leveraging the core PGDip programme content and structure as well as relevant research at the CST.
Applying advanced learning and experience design knowledge and skills to support the conceptualisation and operationalisation of the PGDips hybrid learning strategy.
Supporting and coordinating module design and implementation by supporting module teams in translating curriculum content into appropriate teaching learning and assessment activities aligned with the hybrid learning structure.
Facilitating orientation onboarding and training activities for staff and students to ensure effective use of platforms such as EMSLearn MS Teams and MySUN.
Leading and coordinating effective communication with module and short course students as well as coordinating communication with convenors lecturers and relevant University departments.
Facilitating and managing both in-person and online learning environments ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a transformative student learning experience.
Coordinating teaching learning and assessment processes for modules including content packaging updates submission management and assessment coordination.
Overseeing the administration and facilitation of teaching learning and assessment platforms including LMS MS Teams OneDrive and SharePoint.
Assisting with the coordination of the teaching and learning team within the Centre including facilitating coordination meetings and supporting team collaboration.
Supporting quality assurance curriculum review and renewal processes by integrating feedback from students lecturers facilitators and moderators to enhance the hybrid learning experience.
Supporting ongoing curriculum renewal and transformation through critical review and reflection and contributing to annual programme planning and design.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the successful delivery and continuous improvement of CSTs hybrid learning programmes.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

A relevant bachelors degree or three-year tertiary qualification.
At least three years experience in the educational use and technical support of learning management systems (e.g. Moodle).
At least three years relevant work experience in a higher education or adult training context.
Solid understanding of various modes of delivery in South African higher education including contact blended hybrid and online learning.
Proven ability to design visually engaging and user-friendly course layouts that align with universal design for learning (UDL) principles.
Experience with using SCORM-compliant tools such as Articulate iSpring or H5P.
Knowledge of audio and video pedagogy suitable for online learning environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management and coordination capabilities with experience managing diverse teams.
Highly organised and methodical with the ability to build and improve institutional processes that support hybrid learning.
Demonstrated commitment to student support and the creation of transformative learning experiences.
The ability to contribute to curriculum renewal and transformation through critical reflection and review.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience with collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders including subject matter experts multimedia designers and technical and administrative staff.
The ability to lead and innovate in the development of new hybrid teaching approaches and materials.
The capacity to work independently meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

A tertiary qualification in higher education instructional design or sustainability science.
A postgraduate qualification.
Research experience and outputs related to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Experience with facilitating learning in adult education or higher education contexts.
Proven ability to create reusable learning design templates and guidelines adopted at an institutional or organisational level.
Experience with HTML coding in Moodle.
Proficiency in design tools such as Canva.