Training Material Developer (QCTO Specialist)

To design, develop, and quality assure Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices (ODETDP)-aligned learning materials in accordance with Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) requirements. The role ensures that all learning programmes, curricula, and assessment tools meet accreditation standards and support effective learner outcomes.

• Develop QCTO-aligned occupational qualifications, part qualifications, and skills programmes.
• Design
  • Learner guides
  • Facilitator guides
  • Assessment guides
  • Workplace modules
• Align all materials to:
  • Occupational profiles
  • Curriculum documents
  • Knowledge, Practical Skills, and Work Experience modules

• Develop formative and summative assessments aligned to QCTO standards.
• Create:
  • Assessment instruments
  • Marking guides
  • Moderation tools
• Ensure alignment with Assessment Quality Partner (AQP) requirements.

• Ensure all materials meet QCTO and South African Qualifications Authority requirements.
• Prepare documentation for
  • Accreditation submissions
  • Programme approval
• Conduct internal quality reviews and gap analyses.

• Liaise with
  • Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
  • Industry partners
  • SETAs and AQPs
• Facilitate workshops for curriculum design and validation.

• Incorporate:
  • Outcomes-Based Education principles
  • Adult learning methodologies

• Manage development timelines and deliverables.
• Track progress of multiple qualifications/materials simultaneously.
• Ensure version control and document management.

• Instructional design expertise
• Assessment development and alignment
• Quality assurance and compliance
• Curriculum structuring

• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Strong written communication
• Stakeholder management
• Time management and deadline-driven

• Fully compliant QCTO learning material packages
• Assessment and moderation tools
• Accreditation-ready documentation
• Continuous improvement of training content

• Experience with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Moodle)
• Experience in trade-related or occupational qualifications
• Familiarity with digital learning transformation