Independent Contractors/ Markers at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

The Department of Educational Foundations is inviting suitable applicants for providing assessment services to be appointed as independent contractors (markers) on a yearly basis. The
purpose of this positions is to appoint competent and suitable candidates to complete and execute assessment task professionally and ethically align to the Assessment Policy and Guidelines.

Requirements:

•  Applicable and relevant equivalent to NQF level 9 (MEd/MPhil/MTech/MEd OR NQF level 10 (e.g. Ph.D/DEd/DPhil/DTech) Specialization in Sociology of Education/Comparative
• and International Education/History Education/Philosophy of Education or any related disciplines.
•  At least 5-years teaching experience (primary or secondary) or relevant experience in the education field (TVET College /University)
•  At least 3-years subject methodology teaching experience (CAPS school) or 5-years relevant experience in the education field (TVET College /University)

Duties:

•  Complete and execute assessment task professionally
•  Comply and adhere to all Unisa tuition, assessment and examination and plagiarism policies and guidelines
•  Act in the ethical and professional manner dealing with all assessment tasks
•  Execute duties as stipulated in contract and task agreement
•  Marking of assessment tasks fairly and consistently
•  Meet deadlines of allocated assessment task
•  Attend markers meeting and submit marking reports timeously
•  Maintain confidentiality of all assessment tasks
• Knowledge, skills and abilities
•  Basic knowledge of the discipline applying for
•  Basic knowledge of assessment and assessment practices
•  Basic knowledge of marking and procedures
•  Basic knowledge of constructive feedback on assessment tasks
•  Basic knowledge of academic dishonesty and plagiarism
•  Knowledge of teamwork/leadership skills
•  Good interpersonal and communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
•  Must be honest / ethical and show empathy when required to mark assessment tasks
•  Must have good problem-solving and decision-making skills
•  Must be service orientated (Actively looking for ways to help and support lecturer or students)
•  Must have good time management skills
•  Ability to resolve conflict and maintain confidentiality of all assessment tasks
•  Ability to work under pressure with adherence to deadlines

Recommendations:

•  Computer and Internet skills
•  Have own desktop computer or laptop and internet connectivity (no computers or data bundles will be provided)
•  Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English
•  Digital literacy skills – competent in ICT and online learning environments
•  Experience in online marking tools or software or LMS (Moodle will be an advantage)
•  Commitment to marking and meeting deadlines for all assessments
•  Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students