Jobs at University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

Requirements:

• Applicable and relevant qualifications equivalent at NQF level 9/NQF 10 (masters or PHD in development studies, or related disciplines such as Sociology, Political Studies,
• Economics, Anthropology, Public Administration and related field.

Duties:

• Familiarise yourself with the subject content of the course.
• Familiarise yourself with the pedagogical approach followed to teach the course.
• Attend mandatory training on myUnisa learning management system.
• Mark (grade) student assignments online.
• Interact frequently with the primary lecturer.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities
• Advanced computer and Internet skills.
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centred learning.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of people.

Recommendations:

• Computer and Internet skills
• Have own desktop computer or laptop and internet connectivity (no computers or data bundles will be provided),
• Digital literacy skills – competent in ICT and online learning environments,
• Experience in online marking tools or software or LMS (Moodle will be an advantage),
• Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students,
• Some knowledge of or experience in ODL will be an added advantage.

Closing date: 17 July 2025

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Requirements:

• Applicable and relevant equivalent to NQF level 9 (Master’s degree in Philosophy OR NQF level 10 (PhD in Philosophy)
• Prior experience marking assessments in Philosophy modules would be an advantage.

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
• Open Rubric
• 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

Closing date: 17 July 2025