Instructional Designer

The Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited of South Africa (ATNS) provides air traffic services throughout the country and is responsible for the provision of the air traffic control and navigation systems infrastructure necessary to ensure a safe and effective service.

Instructional Designer

Applications are invited for the position of Instructional Designer based at the Aviation Training Academy. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Manager: Instructional Design & Training Integrity

Major Activities: • Upgrading conventional course material to Standardised Training Packages to TRAINAIR and ATNS standards • Developing new courses as TRAINAIR Standardised Training Packages to TRAINAIR standards • Undertaking preliminary instructional design studies in accordance with TRAINAIR or Educational Technology processes, while adhering to the ATNS QMS with assistance from SMEs • Drafting training feasibility reports in accordance with TRAINAIR or Educational Technology processes, while adhering to the ATNS QMS • Conducting detailed task analyses in accordance with TRAINAIR or Educational Technology processes, while adhering to the ATNS QMS with assistance from SMEs • Consulting with internal and external clients (including SMEs) in order to investigate and propose instructional design or organisational development solutions • Analysing the target population in accordance with TRAINAIR or Educational Technology processes, while adhering to the ATNS QMS • Drafting training design reports in accordance with TRAINAIR or Educational Technology processes while adhering to the ATNS QMS and with assistance from SMEs • Designing curricula and/or syllabi, including definition of training objectives and mastery tests/assessments in accordance with TRAINAIR or Educational Technology processes, while adhering to the ATNS QMS • Designing modules, including justification of training strategy and selection of media in accordance with TRAINAIR or Educational Technology processes, while adhering to the ATNS QMS • Producing material and complete development testing in accordance with TRAINAIR or Educational Technology processes, while adhering to the ATNS QMS • Obtaining, presenting and recording human resource development information that can be used for comparison, best practice and benchmarking exercises • Ensuring the research activities are continuous and ensuring that world class programmes can be produced • Designing, developing and implementing an instructional evaluation system • Assisting the CRM with return on investment calculations • Attending human resource development meetings and ensuring follow-up with reference to continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Development or Adult Education • Instructional Design certificate

Minimum Experience: • 2 years’ experience Educational Technology instructional design methodology • 2 years’ experience in TRAINAIR instructional design methodology • Experience in training system evaluation

Skills and Competencies: • Understanding of business processes • Strong problem-solving ability • Strong understanding of key technology concepts and the requisite application for business • Strong communication skills verbal and written) • Ability to negotiate with business and vendors • Analytical and structured approach to work • Ability to perform under pressure • Innovation and creativity • Ability to manage conflict

Interested applicants are requested to register their CVs and apply online at www.atns.co.za by clicking on ATNS Careers by no later than 21 October 2011

ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups, as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998, are encouraged to apply.