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Freelance Learning Designer (Independent Contractor)

Online Education ServicesCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Posted November 3, 2026

Job Description

Working Practices: Remote (within South Africa)

Contract Type: Independent Contractor

Job summary: 

Are you an experienced Learning Designer with a passion for creating engaging, innovative and impactful digital learning experiences?

OES is seeking to connect with Mid to Senior-Level Freelance Learning Designers to support a range of digital learning projects on a fee-for-service basis.

From world-class MBA programs and MOOCs to competency-based training and other technology-enabled learning solutions, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful learning experiences that engage and empower learners around the world.

We're looking for professionals who bring strong expertise in instructional design, digital pedagogy and learning technologies, and who can transform learning requirements into high-quality, engaging and instructionally sound learning experiences.

You will collaborate with OES project teams and stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes, while applying creativity, innovation and contemporary learning design practices. We are particularly interested in professionals who leverage emerging technologies, including Generative AI, to enhance design quality, improve efficiency and create exceptional learner experiences.

Working Practices: Remote (within South Africa)Contract Type: Independent Contractor Job summary: Are you an experienced Learning Designer with a passion for creating engaging, innovative and impactful digital learning experiences?OES...

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to partner with OES as an independent contractor, with engagements offered on a project-by-project basis as business needs arise.

What You Can Expect

    • Flexible project opportunities aligned to your expertise and availability.
    • Diverse work across higher education, corporate learning and digital training environments.
    • Collaboration with experienced learning professionals, subject matter experts and project stakeholders.
    • The opportunity to apply innovative learning design approaches and emerging technologies to create impactful learning experiences.

This opportunity would be on a fee-for-service basis, with work allocated according to client and project requirements. The scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and professional fees will be agreed in advance for each engagement.