Industry Subject Matter Expert, Applied AI Learning & …, Cape Town

At peopleworth, we support work where people and performance thrive. As part of our Employer Group, we work with a variety of forward-thinking partners and are excited to share this opportunity that sits within our growing group.

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Industry Subject Matter Expert to help shape a professional learning programme focused on applied artificial intelligence. This role will ensure the curriculum reflects current industry practice, emerging trends, and the real-world capabilities professionals need to succeed in an AI-enabled workplace.

Working alongside academic contributors and learning design specialists, you will provide industry insight, challenge assumptions, and help create a programme that balances academic rigour with practical application. This is a strategic advisory and curriculum development role rather than a teaching-focused position.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the voice of industry throughout curriculum design and course development activities
• Provide expert guidance on current and emerging AI applications, technologies, and workplace practices
• Review and validate curriculum content to ensure relevance, accuracy, and practical value
• Advise on professional AI workflows, agentic AI, governance, responsible AI adoption, and organisational implementation approaches
• Translate rapidly evolving industry developments into clear learning priorities and outcomes
• Contribute expertise on how professionals can apply learning directly within their own work environments
• Participate in collaborative curriculum planning sessions with academic and learning design stakeholders
• Challenge and refine programme content to strengthen employability, workplace relevance, and professional impact
• Build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups while advocating for practical industry needs
• Support the credibility and industry positioning of the programme through professional expertise and networks

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working within applied artificial intelligence, digital transformation, or a closely related field
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience, with strong evidence of current industry practice
• Track record of delivering AI initiatives, transformation programmes, or technology-enabled business outcomes
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Strong understanding of AI implementation within organisational and team environments
• Experience evaluating emerging technologies and translating them into business or professional applications
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to balance conceptual thinking with practical execution and workplace relevance
• Demonstrated ability to influence, persuade, and build consensus across diverse groups
• Experience contributing to strategic initiatives, programme design, advisory work, or thought leadership activities

Benefits

• Collaborative, people-centred performance culture
• Opportunities to grow in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to innovative learning and technology initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to the future of professional AI education

Our Recruitment Process
The peopleworth Employer Group follows a fair, transparent, and multi-stage recruitment process designed to ensure mutual fit.

1. Application Submission: Complete the online form and answer brief application questions.

2. Initial Screening: Your application is reviewed for role alignment; successful candidates move to the longlist.

3. Video Interview Stage: You’ll be invited to record short responses to 3–4 role-specific questions.

4. Live Interviews: Shortlisted candidates join first-round interviews (and, where applicable, second or third rounds depending on the role).

5. Final Shortlist & Verification: Reference and background checks are completed.

6. Offer & Contracting: Successful candidates receive formal offers and contract documents.

7. Pre-boarding & Onboarding: Once accepted, you’ll complete a pre-boarding process before officially joining your employing organisation within the Employer Group.

Throughout every stage, we value clear communication, respectful engagement, and timely feedback.