My passion for training and development began early in life when I saw how the opportunity to learn can transform lives. Growing up, I saw people gain confidence and new perspectives through education. That left a lasting impression on me and instilled a profound belief in the power of learning to unlock hidden potential and change futures.
At my previous employer, MTN SA, I designed interactive and engaging training programs, including facilitation of effective learning experiences within MTN SA's Customer Experience Division. I was instrumental in improving first-resolution statistics in Quality Assurance by 10% in the Division. Additionally, I facilitated a Microsoft Copilot and Power Platform training program for Capgemini that achieved over 85% proficiency rate among participants.
I am proficient in instructional design, facilitation, mentoring, coaching, generative artificial intelligence, implementing digital strategies, and am effective in communication with the team and learners. I am seeking an opportunity in a future-forward company where I can leverage my skills and experience to contribute towards its people development and continuous improvement, to deliver sustainable results, one empowered person at a time.
Training & Development
Coaching
Instructional Design
Facilitation
Digital Marketing Strategy
Consumer Profiling
Communication Strategy
Problem Resolution
Data Analysis
Quality Assurance
Generative AI
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft PowerApps
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power Automate
Vanessa W.
Sandton, South Africa
$50/hr
4.5
7 jobs
I am an experienced instructional designer with 20 years of experience in designing and developing impactful curricula and programmes for employee training and development.
I am skilled in:
- needs analysis
- creating effective and engaging instructional content
- effectively facilitating training for adult learners
- designing valid and reliable assessments
I have a strong work ethic, produce work of a high quality and am committed to meeting deadlines.
Instructional Design
Higher Education
Elearning
Education Presentation
Educational
Education
Curriculum Design
Curriculum Development
PowerPoint Presentation
Training & Development
Training Materials
Training Needs Analysis
Training Design
Academic Writing
Course Creation
Basheer P.
Cape Town, South Africa
$60/hr
5.0
6 jobs
As an expert certified Bubble.io developer, I specialize in building web and mobile applications for startups and businesses all over the world. With 7+ years of hands-on experience, I can help you quickly bring your ideas to life without the need for traditional coding.
Currently looking for a remote full-time role or part time projects
Database Design
Mobile App
SaaS
Web Design
Web Application
Canva
No-Code Development
API Integration
API
Responsive Design
Wireframing
Belinda V.
Johannesburg South, South Africa
$50/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Turning Knowledge into Performance
I'm the Founder and Director of Knowledge to Motion, a South African Learning & Development consultancy that has helped organisations transform complex knowledge into engaging learning experiences since 2014.
I partner with organisations, leaders, and entrepreneurs to build the people, systems, and capabilities that drive business growth. My work combines business coaching, learning strategy, instructional design, organisational development, leadership development, and virtual team building to help businesses improve performance, increase productivity, and develop high-performing teams.
Over the past decade, I have worked with some of Africa's leading organisations, designing learning solutions, capability frameworks, leadership programmes, business improvement initiatives, and engaging virtual experiences that deliver measurable results. I also coach small business owners and entrepreneurs to strengthen their strategy, improve operations, grow revenue, and build sustainable businesses.
I specialise in transforming complex ideas into practical solutions that engage people, develop capability, strengthen collaboration, and improve business performance.
My Services
Business Growth & Coaching
Business Coaching
Business Strategy
Growth Planning
Business Process Improvement
Performance Improvement
Leadership Coaching
Change Management
Customer Service Strategy
Sales Capability Development
Learning & Development
Instructional Design
eLearning Development (Articulate Storyline & Rise)
Learning Strategy
Curriculum Design
Learning Needs Analysis
Competency Frameworks
Learning Pathways
Workshop Design
Facilitator Guides
Learner Guides
Assessment Design
Storyboarding
AI-Assisted Learning Design
Training Videos
Leadership Development
Behavioural Skills Programmes
Banking & Financial Services Learning
Compliance Learning
Virtual Team Building & Facilitation
Online Team Building Events
Virtual Escape Rooms
Murder Mystery Experiences
Interactive Team Challenges
Communication & Collaboration Workshops
Cross-Functional Team Development
Conference Facilitation
Virtual Workshops
Team Debriefs Focused on Workplace Behaviour
Custom Team Building Experiences
Industries
Banking & Financial Services
Insurance
Mining
Manufacturing
Retail
FMCG
Professional Services
Small Business
Entrepreneurship
Education
Whether you need a business coach, learning strategist, instructional designer, facilitator, or someone to deliver memorable virtual team-building experiences, I bring strategic thinking, creativity, and practical business experience to every project.
My goal is simple: to help organisations develop people, strengthen teams, and achieve measurable business results.
Instructional Design
Multimedia Instruction
Articulate Rise
Instruction Manual
Educational
Elearning
Elearning Video
Articulate
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Design
Curriculum Mapping
Storyboarding
Facilitation
Coaching
Training Needs Analysis
Team Building
Adult Education
Needs Assessment
Training Materials
Training & Development
Writing
Adobe eLearning Suite
Articulate Storyline
Sue-Ellen D.
Kempton Park, South Africa
$28/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I create clear, practical training and presentation materials that help people learn and communicate with confidence.
I’m a Learning & Development Consultant and Instructional Designer with 15+ years of experience supporting organisations, SMEs, and individuals with training content, documentation, and presentation skills.
My core skills include:
• Instructional design & curriculum development
• Technical writing (manuals, SOPs, guides, process documentation)
• Training materials (learner guides, facilitator guides, slide decks)
• Presentation design and presentation coaching
• LMS administration (uploads, enrolments, reporting, troubleshooting)
• Virtual training facilitation & learner support
• Project coordination, scheduling, communication, and documentation
• Editing, proofreading, and information restructuring
What I bring to your project:
• Ability to simplify complex information
• Fast turnaround and professional communication
• Strong organisational and admin skills
• Experience across technical, sales, corporate, and customer-facing teams
• A background in Industrial Psychology, writing, and adult learning
• A calm, structured approach that keeps training and presentation projects on track
Who I work best with:
Corporate teams, small businesses, and individuals who need clean, well-organised training materials, stronger presentations, or reliable L&D support.
If you need training content, documentation, or presentations that are clear, accurate, and ready to use — I can step in immediately.
Training & Development
Instructional Design
Technical Writing
Curriculum Development
Process Documentation
Employee Training
Training Materials
Administrative Support
Virtual Assistance
Facilitation
Elearning
Elearning LMS Consulting
Writing
Jaype B.
Kriel, South Africa
$30/hr
4.3
9 jobs
Organizations do not grow beyond the quality of their leadership.
Many leaders struggle with unclear direction, poor communication, unhealthy team dynamics, leadership fatigue, weak organizational culture, and training systems that fail to create lasting transformation.
I help organizations, colleges, ministries, leadership teams, founders, and people-development businesses design systems that build stronger leaders and healthier cultures.
As a Leadership Development & Transformation Architect, I specialize in creating structured frameworks for leadership formation, behavioural transformation, relational intelligence, ethical leadership, communication, conflict resolution, coaching systems, and scalable learning environments.
My work combines leadership psychology, behavioural development, curriculum architecture, coaching principles, counselling frameworks, and transformational learning design to help individuals and organizations grow with clarity and structure.
I help clients with:
• Leadership development frameworks
• Organizational transformation systems
• Leadership training programmes
• Culture and team development
• Communication and relational intelligence systems
• Conflict resolution frameworks
• Coaching and mentoring structures
• Learning and development architecture
• Curriculum and certification programme design
• Leadership pathway development
• Behavioural and personal transformation systems
• Faith-based and values-driven leadership programmes
I do more than create training material.
I design transformational systems that shape thinking, behaviour, communication, leadership maturity, and long-term organizational health.
Whether you are building a leadership school, strengthening an organization, developing leaders, creating a coaching programme, or designing transformational learning experiences, I help turn vision into structured systems that create measurable growth.
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