Academic Navigator (Invigilator - Part Time)

Varsity College; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cape Town is seeking a Part-Time Academic Navigator - Invigilator. The successful candidate will safeguard the integrity of assessments, monitor students, and ensure compliance with assessment policies. Ideal candidates will have Matric with industry experience and strong time management skills. This role emphasizes attention to detail and effective communication in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students to prevent malpractice during assessments.
• Distribute answer booklets and exam papers.
• Ensure assessment conditions adhere to policies.
• Prepare assessment venues.
• Provide support during emergencies.
• Address student queries during assessments.
• Provide detailed reports after each session.

Skills

Knowledge of the South African higher education systems

Effective time management skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Ability to adapt to change

Deadline-oriented

Teamwork skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Matric

Higher certificate / Diploma

Job description

Direct Reporting Line :

Head : Academic Operations

Vega School is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE’s Vega, Cape Town Campus, has a vacancy for a Part-Time Academic Navigator - Invigilator.

Job Purpose :

Responsible for safeguarding the safety and integrity of the assessment instrument and monitoring students during assessments to ensure no irregularities occur.

Key Competencies :

• Knowledge of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Effective time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Deadline-oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Teamwork skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Monitoring students to prevent malpractice during assessments.
• Distributing answer booklets and exam papers.
• Ensuring assessment conditions adhere to policies.
• Preparing assessment venues.
• Providing support during emergencies (e.g., sick student, fire evacuation).
• Addressing student queries during assessments.
• Providing detailed reports after each session.

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

Ideal :

• Matric

Alternatively :

• Higher certificate / Diploma (advantageous)

Minimum Work Experience Requirements :

• 1-2 years of industry experience.

Application Response :

• Due to high application volume, only candidates with closely matching qualifications and skills will be contacted for interviews.

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The IIE's Vega School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.