- Moderate question papers, internal continuous assessment tasks (ICASS), integrated summative assessment Tasks (ISAT), contribute to the finalisation of marking guidelines, verify marking of answer scripts and attend to the marking concession requests;
- Ensure that setting and internal moderation processes of question papers and ISATs are fair, reliable and valid;
- Ensure that question papers, ISATs, internal assessments and marking are of the required standard – in line with policy and subject assessment guidelines (SAGs);
- Ensure that ISATs and ICASS are implemented effectively and efficiently;
- Provide feedback and qualitative reports to Umalusi and the assessment body/sites on the implementation of the ICASS and ISAT;
- Ensure that the Marking guidelines and assessment tools are of the required standard;
- Submit reports to Umalusi on the quality of question papers, marking, integrated summative assessment tasks and internal assessment;
- Provide feedback on the quality of the assessment system and make recommendations on how the assessment system can be improved; and
- To give support to examiners, markers, internal moderators and educators.
- Have relevant qualification in education at a bachelor’s degree level or equivalent in the subject or related subject applied for;
- Have at least 10 years of education, training and assessment experience in the subject or related subject at TVET or FET College, University, the University of Technology, Correctional Services Centre, DHET region, training centres and Industry;
- Have experience in the marking of national examinations;
- Have experience as an examiner and/ or internal moderator of the subject or related subject at the national level or University;
- Have thorough knowledge and understanding of the South African education landscape and TVET sector;
- Have advanced computer skills;
- Have good communication and writing skills
- Have the ability to plan and conduct moderation and/ or verification without direct supervision;
- Have the ability to provide appropriate and necessary support, advice and guidance to examiners/ assessors and internal moderators;
- Have knowledge of the applicable curriculum and related policy and guideline documents is essential;
- The ability and expertise in analysing policy and other relevant assessment documents will be an added advantage;
- Be willing to travel and drive to the assessment centres to fulfil assigned moderation;
- Be willing to attend compulsory annual training sessions; and
- Have a valid driver’s license
Note: Applicants applying for trade subjects must have a trade test certificate and a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience, in addition to the requirements stipulated above.
PLEASE NOTE:
i. The prospective candidates should not be currently serving as examiners or internal moderators of the same Learning Area and similar qualification for the National Departments of Higher Education and Training or any private assessment body.
ii. The external moderators will be expected to travel at pre-determined periods to execute moderation functions.
iii. The successful applicants will be required to sign a contract with Umalusi for a period of five years and agree to a statement of confidentiality; and
iv. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a competency test and attend an interview.
v. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
vi. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
vii. People with a physical disability are encouraged to apply and the impact of their disability on the requirements of the position will be assessed during the interview; and
viii. Umalusi reserves the right not to appoint a candidate.
Applications are invited from candidates to be appointed as External Moderators. If you comply with the above-mentioned requirements, please submit your application.
For further enquiries contact Ms Marble Shirilele at 012 030 0896.
Closing date for applications is 13 June 2025
