External Examiner/Marker (SME)

MANCOSA; Natal; Hybrid; BRL 5,200 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, seeks External Examiners/Markers for multiple full programmes and modules. The role centers on developing, reviewing, and marking assessments to ensure validity, reliability, and alignment with programme outcomes and SAQA NQF standards.

Applicants should have relevant qualifications at the appropriate NQF level and experience in higher education, including online/distance education environments.

Qualifications

• Develop and/or review formative and summative assessments.
• Ensure assessments align to module outcomes and SAQA NQF requirements.
• Mark student submissions with approved memoranda and rubrics.
• Provide constructive feedback to students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or review examinations and marking memoranda and rubrics.
• Ensure alignment with module outcomes, programme outcomes and NQF requirements.
• Mark student submissions consistently using memoranda and rubrics.
• Provide constructive feedback to students where required.
• Participate in Marker Check Meetings and other quality assurance activities.
• Implement moderation recommendations and approved mark adjustments.
• Submit all allocated work within prescribed timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with institutional policies and POPIA requirements.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Assessment design

Outcomes-based assessment

Attention to detail

Written communication

Deadline oriented

Digital literacy

Education

NQF level qualification

Professional registration (where applicable)

Tools

Online assessment platforms

Job description

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Contract: Freelance

EE position: Yes

Introduction

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private higher education distance education provider, offering undergraduate and postgraduate business qualifications, has the following vacancy available:External Examiner/Marker

CORE PURPOSE

The examiner/marker will support academic excellence by developing, evaluating and/or marking assessments that uphold the principles of validity, reliability, fairness and consistency, while ensuring alignment with programme outcomes, NQF level descriptors and institutional quality assurance standards.

We are specifically seeking External Examiners/Markers with subject matter expertise in the following areas:

• Supply Chain Management – Full Programme
• Accounting - Full Programme
• Financial Management - Full Programme
• Project Management (Full Programme)
• Information Technology (Full Programme)
• Cyber Security (Full Programme)
• Strategic Management (Module)
• French (Module)
• German (Module)

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Develop and/or review formative and summative assessments, including examination papers, supplementary papers, marking memoranda and rubrics.
• Ensure assessments are aligned to module outcomes, programme outcomes and SAQA NQF requirements.
• Mark student submissions accurately and consistently using approved memoranda and rubrics.
• Provide constructive and meaningful feedback to students where required.
• Participate in Marker Check Meetings and other quality assurance activities.
• Implement moderation recommendations and approved mark adjustments where applicable.
• Submit all allocated work within prescribed timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with institutional policies and POPIA requirements.

QUALIFICATION(S)

• A relevant qualification at least one NQF level higher than the programme or module for which appointment is sought (Examiners).
• A relevant qualification appropriate to the NQF level of the programme or module being marked (Markers).
• Professional registration (where applicable) will be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in Higher Education.
• Experience in lecturing, assessment development, marking, examining or related academic activities.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and/or marking assessments in Higher Education.
• Experience in online or distance education environments will be advantageous.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong subject matter expertise in the relevant discipline.
• Excellent assessment design and evaluation skills.
• Sound understanding of outcomes-based assessment and NQF level requirements.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently.
• Strong digital literacy and ability to work on online assessment platforms.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS:

• No undisclosed conflict of interest. An External Examiner may hold other academic duties at MANCOSA (such as facilitating, research supervision or marking) but may not concurrently serve as Moderator for the same module.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, professional practice or industry contribution in the relevant field.
• Prior experience in assessment examination processes.
• Availability to work within prescribed assessment cycles.