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Distance Learning Facilitator Animation and Motion Design


Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This is a remote position.

The SAE Institute Distance (online) Campus is looking for a: Animation and Motion Design Facilitator to join our academic team.

The post requires impeccability in every aspect of the qualifications academic integrity student support academic content development evaluation moderation assessment of learning as well as supporting SAE Institutes vision and mission.



Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:


A Masters (NQF Level 9) related qualification essential

Initial bachelors degree (NQF Level 7) Qualification needs to be in related field (Animation and Motion Design Digital Arts etc.)

A minimum of 2 years lecturing / teaching experience within higher education

Experience in the field of 2D or 3D animation of a minimum of 2 years preferred.

Experience in Online Facilitation and workshop facilitation skills in an academic or training environment of a minimum of 2 years preferred.

Demonstrate knowledge and experience in 2D tradigital and cutout animation and relevant software (preferably toonboom harmony Adobe software suite particularly Photoshop and possibly Adobe Animate (or similar 2D animation software)

Demonstrate Knowledge and experience in 3D animation sculpting and software (preferably Blender)

Online facilitation experience beneficial with fundamental understanding of curriculum and assessment management and improvement and gradebook management.

Proficient in Learning Management Systems and MS Office computer software

Strong admin ability

Essential Skills:


Skills in either storyboarding asset creation/concept art (for games) or motion graphics is an additional requirement.

Possess communication interpersonal skills administration skills be organised and possess good time management skills.

Collaborative and willing to work with fellow lecturers and the HOA to support students.

Knowledge of academic compliance within the higher education sector

Proficient in computer software apps social media and technology in general




Required Skills:

A Masters(NQF Level 9) related qualification essential. Initial bachelors degree (NQF Level 7)Qualification needs to be related field (Gaming ProductionScriptingDigital Art A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience. A minimum of 2 years lecturing /teaching experience with high education . Online Facilitation experience beneficial. Proficient in Learning Management System and MS Office computer software. Strong Admin ability. Curriculum and assessment knowledge Experience in providing student support Knowledge of academic compliance with the higher education sector Proficient in computer softwareappssocial media and technology in general Must be knowledgeable about games studies and theory. Must have a solid grounding in C# PROGRAMMINGCwould be a bonus Must have experience of the UnityTwine and unreal Engine gaming engine Software knowledge can include Blender/Maya for 3D pipeline and Krita /Photoshop for 2Dpipeline Experience in 3Dand 2D unity workflows and game asset creation preferred


Required Education:

A Masters(NQF Level 9) related qualification essential. Initial bachelors degree (NQF Level 7)Qualification needs to be related field (Gaming ProductionScriptingDigital Art A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience. A minimum of 2 years lecturing /teaching experience with high education . Online