Academic Navigator (Invigilator - Part Time)

Varsity College; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in South Africa is hiring a Part-Time Academic Navigator - Invigilator. Responsibilities include ensuring assessment integrity, monitoring students, and preparing venues. Ideal candidates should have Matric and 1-2 years of industry experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a reputable educational environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students to prevent malpractice during assessments.
• Distribute answer booklets and exam papers.
• Ensure assessment conditions meet policy requirements.
• Prepare assessment venues to meet requirements.
• Provide support during emergencies.
• Direct student queries during assessments.
• Provide a detailed report after each session.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Coping with change

Deadline orientation

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Matric

Higher certificate/Diploma

Job description

Direct Reporting Line:

Head: Academic Operations

Vega Schoolis 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 Campushas a vacancy for a Part-Time Academic Navigator - Invigilator:

Job Purpose:

Responsible for safeguarding the safety and integrity of the assessment instrument and monitor the students during the assessment to ensure no irregularities takes place

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitoring students to ensure that there is no malpractice during the assessments.
• Distributing answer booklets and exam papers to the students.
• Ensuring that assessments conditions are always adhered to and meet the policy requirements.
• Preparing the assessment venues to ensure that it meets requirements.
• Providing support where necessary should an emergency arise e.g., sick student, fire evacuation.
• Directing any queries that a student may have during the assessment.
• Provide a detailed and clear report at the end of each session.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Ideal:

• Matric

Alternatively:

• Higher certificate/Diploma will be advantageous

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 1-2 years industry experience.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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The IIE's Vega Schoolis an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.