External Moderators

Lyceum College; Remote; ZAR 30 000 - 40 000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution is seeking an experienced External Moderator for its Faculty of Commerce. This role involves independently evaluating assessments, ensuring academic standards are met, and mentoring internal staff. Qualified candidates should hold a Master's degree and have relevant teaching experience in higher education. The position is remote, promoting flexible work alongside professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in higher education teaching and assessment.
• Demonstrable experience in assessment design and moderation.
• Strong understanding of CHE standards and NQF levels.

Responsibilities

• Review draft exam papers for quality and relevance.
• Evaluate marking rubrics and learning outcomes.
• Provide developmental feedback to internal examiners.

Skills

Teaching and assessment

Assessment design

Analytical skills

Academic writing

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in a Commerce-related field

Job description

External Moderators - Faculty of Commerce

Lyceum is the trusted choice for over a century of quality education in South Africa. Our unique approach combines accredited programmes with flexible distance learning, making it easier to balance your studies with your lifestyle.

With thousands of students empowered to achieve their goals, we provide an innovative platform for success.

Experience a learning environment that prioritises your growth and career advancement while giving you the freedom to learn on your terms.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Lyceum College invites applications from qualified and experienced academic professionals to serve as External Moderators within the Faculty of Commerce. Moderators play a critical quality assurance role by independently evaluating assessments, marking processes and academic standards across all Commerce qualifications offered by the College.

Moderators ensure that assessments are fair, reliable, valid, aligned with NQF level expectations, and consistent with institutional and regulatory quality assurance requirements. They also mentor internal academic staff and contribute to continuous improvement in assessment practices.

Please note: Individuals appointed as External Moderators may not simultaneously serve as Module Leaders in the same programme or qualification.

Subject Areas Requiring Moderators

Management and Leadership

• Management Principles and Techniques
• Strategy and Problem Solving
• Strategic Management
• Labour relations

Operations, Logistics and Quality

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Total Quality Management
• Statistical Process Control
• Risk Management (Quality Management stream)

Finance and Accounting

• Cost and Management Accounting
• Introduction to Finance
• Introduction to Mathematics
• Internal Auditing
• Introduction to Statistics

Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship

• Business Communication
• Business Ethics
• Business Law
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Public Relations
• Business Management
• Business Research

Public Administration and Governance

• Public Management
• Public Personnel Management
• Local Government Management
• Public Policy Analysis
• Public Law

Office, ICT and Administrative Studies

• Law and Procedure of Meetings
• Concepts of Management Computing
• Management of Information Systems

Project Management

• Project Management

Research and Postgraduate Studies

• Research Methodology

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Assessment Moderation

• Review draft exam papers, and other assessments for academic currency, relevance and quality.
• Evaluate alignment between assessment tasks, marking rubrics and module learning outcomes.
• Confirm appropriate cognitive demand aligned with the NQF level.
• Recommend improvements to structure, clarity, accuracy and academic rigour.

Post-Assessment Moderation

• Review samples of marked scripts across achievement levels.
• Confirm accuracy, fairness and consistency of marking.
• Identify irregularities or risks relating to assessment or academic integrity.
• Recommend remarking where necessary.

Mentorship and Academic Support

• Provide developmental feedback to Module Leaders and internal examiners.
• Advise on assessment design, marking practices and academic quality.
• Participate in assessment review activities when required.

Reporting and Compliance

• Submit detailed moderation reports within stipulated timelines.
• Highlight areas of concern and propose corrective measures.
• Support the College in fulfilling its quality assurance obligations.

Requirements

• A relevant Master’s degree in a Commerce-related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in teaching and assessment in higher education.
• Demonstrable experience in assessment design and moderation.
• Strong understanding of CHE standards, NQF levels and HE regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, academic writing and communication skills.
• Ability to provide impartial, developmental and evidence-based feedback.
• Access to a reliable laptop and internet connection.

Added Advantage

• Doctorate in the relevant discipline.
• Experience moderating for private higher education institutions.
• Familiarity with distance learning and online teaching environments.
• Prior involvement in external higher education quality assurance processes.

Application Process

• A cover letter indicating the thematic clusters/modules they wish to moderate.
• A comprehensive CV including full academic and professional experience.
• Certified copies of all qualifications.
• Academic transcripts for all completed qualifications.
• A summary of previous moderation or assessment experience.

Only complete applications will be considered.