Experience

HBM Edu-Tech

• South Africa
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  As the Director and Founder of HBM-Edu Tech my responsibilities are•To Coach and mentor lecturers, students - Senya Education•Consulting Services – training strategy, e-learning, people development•Business growth and marketing•Instructional Design – ILT and e Learning•LMS Integration, implementation and administration•Curriculum and content development•Leadership and management development•Website management www.hbmedutech.co.za•Consult, manage the design and development of online learning content.•Advise on educational strategies and learning solutions.•Project manage learning design opportunities.•Career and staff development guidance.•Licensed practitioner - Insights Discovery.Effective online courses are well designed so that teaching and learning is organized in the most effective and engaging manner possible. In an online learning situation, the student’s learning experience is almost entirely mediated through some form of technology; therefore, the design of the teaching and learning experience is especially critical.Instructional Design is a broad term that encompasses the selection, organization, sequencing, and assessment of content, tools, and experiences to help learners attain a certain set of goals. Poorly designed technology-based courses can confound learning, frustrate learners and instructors, and result in high attrition rates. Oftentimes, a focus on Instructional Design often focuses on micro-level actions – which apps to use, which videos to include in a course (all important). I instead focus on many good, high-level, Instructional Design practices for creating effective online courses. HBM EduTech is the Official Learning Design partner for College SA and Tabaldi Enterprises. Show less

• Director

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  Taking care of your training needs. Specialise in analysis, design, develop, implementation and facilitating training.E-Learning, web-based training, classroom training.Career development and counselling.Career development is more than just deciding on a major and what job you want to get when you graduate. It really is a lifelong process, meaning that throughout your life you will change, situations will change, and you will continually have to make career and life decisions. The goal of Career Counseling is to not only help you make the decisions you need to make now but to give you the knowledge and skills you need to make future career and life decisions.As a career counsellor I helped people to figure out who they are and what they want out of your education, their career, and their life.Be someone for you to talk to about your thoughts, ideas, feelings, and concerns about your career and educational choices, who will help you sort out, organize, and make sense of your thoughts and feelings.We help you identify the factors influencing your career development, and help you assess your interests, abilities, and values.Help you locate resources and sources of career information.Help you to determine next steps and develop a plan to achieve your goalsCareer development is a lifelong process and involves Learning Management System (LMS) implementation and administration, Performance Management - implementation and facilitation. Show less



UTi Worldwide Inc.

• Specialist: E-Learning and Learning Management System for UTi Africa

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2013

  The scope of my post at UTi encompassed the•Roll out of Learning Management System on global level•Administration and support LMS •Training managers and users (global)•Manage and promote the use of online training, •Design & develop online training (E-Learning)•Support and manage the use of the LMS•Plan training strategy to support business objectivesA learning management system (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of educational courses or training programs. A Learning management system is a concept emerging directly from e-Learning, even though there were other tools, informatics or not which have encouraged distance education Distance Education Learning Environments Survey. Learning management systems help the instructor deliver material to the students, administer tests and other assignments, track student progress, and manage record-keeping. LMSs are focused on online learning delivery but support a range of uses, acting as a platform for fully online courses, as well as several hybrid forms, such as blended learning and flipped classrooms. LMSs can be complemented by other learning technologies such as a training management system to manage instructor-led training or a Learning Record Store to store and track learning data. Show less

• National Training & Development Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Nov 2010

  Manage National Learning & Development Design & Develop Online Instruction & Training InterventionsE-Learning SpecialistEducation & Career consultantSDF Responsibilities: Functions of a SDF are:Assist the employer and employees to develop a Workplace Skills Plan which helps with the requirements of Seta.Submit the WSP to the relevant Seta.Advised the employer on the implementation of the WSP.Assist the employer to draft an Annual Training Report (ATR) on the implementation of the WSP.Advice the employer on the quality assurance requirement set by the Seta.Act as a contact person between the employer and the Seta.Serves as a resource with regards to all aspects of Skills Development.Communicate Seta initiatives, grants and benefits to the employer.Communicate with branch offices, and all employees in the main office, concerning events and grants being offered at the Seta. Show less



BIHRD Consulting

• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • 2001 - 2005

  My time as a consultant at BIHRD was focused on •Consultant: Online learning •Training and Development •Instructional designer for various business system user guides and training •Acted as Coach and mentor for IS training department My time as a consultant at BIHRD was focused on •Consultant: Online learning •Training and Development •Instructional designer for various business system user guides and training •Acted as Coach and mentor for IS training department



SITA

• Switzerland
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Business Development

  • Sep 1996 - Oct 2001

  SITA (State Information Technology Agency) Responsibilities: •Designed and Developed Training material for Financial Management System The professional development of employees is crucial for a business to retain clients, stay competitive, and keep a firm grasp on company goals. In 2011, The American Society for Training and Development found American businesses spent around $156 billion on employee training, but it was discovered that when employees returned to their jobs, 90% of the skills they had acquired were lost. With little-continued follow-up and consistent reinforcement of significant testing, only 10% of the information was retained. In the past decade, technological advancements are offering new corporate training capabilities, and while many ‘stand-and-deliver’ methods can be exhausting and tedious for employees, technology is bringing life to corporate learning. New instructional methods are requiring specialized instructors, particularly those with technical know-how. INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY HEIGHTENS EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Interaction with others and relevant material is one of the foundations of basic learning, so why wouldn’t training involve real, hands-on interaction? Interactive technology is changing the game of learning, and the benefits for corporate training are immense. Lecture-style training is not always the best method of corporate education, but the introduction of several types of technology is proving valuable to corporate learning. Show less



Balmoral Primary School

• United Kingdom

• Principal

  • 1992 - 1996

  As a school principal, I had many roles and responsibilities. One must assume complete responsibility for the school and its performance. A principal is the supervisor of all employees, including teachers, maintenance workers, administrative staffers, and any other employee of the school. Given the responsibilities held by principals, there are several general skills and traits that are necessary to be an effective principal of a school. As the school Principal, I managed the operations of the school and was responsible for ensuring that the school ran smoothly, remains safe, and provided an excellent learning environment for its students. Each staff member and each teacher employed by a school ultimately reported to me, so this position was highly regarded. Principal Requirements and Common Tasks Principals generally must have experience in both the classroom and school administration before reaching the position of principal. More experience in administrative roles is commonly regarded as stronger preparation for the position. Besides education and job history, there are several skills and traits necessary. First, one must be comfortable in a position of authority and be able to effectively command a school. A principal must also be an excellent communicator. A common task of principals is facilitating communication between employees, students, parents, the community, and both local and state governments. The day-to-day tasks of a principal can be, but are not always, straightforward. Principals ensure schools are run properly by analyzing curricula and interpreting standardized test scores and then making the proper steps to improve a school’s performance. Also, they will analyze a school’s budget and make executive decisions on how to allocate funds. Finally, principals are responsible for creating a positive environment by enforcing discipline to maintain safety as well as improve morale. Show less



Menlopark Primary School

• Head Of Department

  • 1985 - 1992

  My prime role as the Head of an Academic Department was to provide strong academic leadership. As the Head of Department I was required to lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieved the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities. All Heads of Department are required to exercise leadership, demonstrate vision, and empower others in order to deliver the agreed departmental strategy within the Faculty. My prime role as the Head of an Academic Department was to provide strong academic leadership. As the Head of Department I was required to lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieved the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities. All Heads of Department are required to exercise leadership, demonstrate vision, and empower others in order to deliver the agreed departmental strategy within the Faculty.



Wierdapark Primary School

• Teacher

  • 1981 - 1985

  As a teacher my responsibilities were to: •Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning •Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning •Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.) •Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback •Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom •Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings •Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events •Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc. •Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc. Show less