Job Description

Closing Date 2025/11/22
Reference Number EDU251022-10
Job Title LMS Systems Engineer
Job Type Permanent
Campus National
Department Information Technology
Number of Positions 2
Location - Town / City National
Location - Province National
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Category IT
Job Advert Summary
Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a LMS Systems Engineer
Purpose of the role:
The LMS Systems Engineer will be responsible for delivering comprehensive, full-stack systems engineering services - including the design, development, maintenance, and support - of the Learner Management System (LMS) at Eduvos.Key responsibilities include the installation, configuration, optimisation, and ongoing maintenance of LMS instances, with a strong focus on ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and robust security across the LMS environment.This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative, scalable solutions that align with the institution's strategic objectives. The incumbent will also be expected to proactively monitor system health, apply best practices in cloud infrastructure management, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance both the digital learning experience and operational efficiency.
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in application development (PHP, JavaScript, and related technologies) and systems engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in administering and supporting Moodle-based Learning Management Systems.
• Proven experience in the deployment and management of Moodle LMS on AWS, utilizing services like EC2, RDS, and S3.
• Experience in educational technology, instructional design, or e-learning development is highly desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities
As the LMS Systems Engineer you will be responsible for :
Technical Expertise:

• Proficient in PHP development with a solid understanding of Moodle LMS and AWS Cloud Infrastructure.

Problem-Solving:

• Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on user training and support.

Collaboration:

• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.

Functional and Behavioural Competencies
Functional and technical competencies

• Proficient in PHP for LMS development, with strong expertise in Moodle development, installation, configuration, customisation and administration
• Solid understanding of MySQL or other relational databases for managing Moodle data and performing SQL queries.
• Skilled in deploying and managing AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront) to support scalable and secure Moodle environments.
• Experienced in AGILE and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline implementation and automation.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on diagnosing and resolving technical issues efficiently.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and user support skills, with well-developed organisational and time management capabilities

Behavioural competencies

• Initiative and responsibility
• Relations and networking
• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Analysis and judgment / problem solving /
• Systematic approach (planning and organising)
• Execution

Skills Required