Part - Time (Independent Contractor) : Intellectual Integrity Officer

Varsity College; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Pretoria seeks an Intellectual Integrity Officer (Independent Contractor) to manage plagiarism cases and support students in academic writing. The role requires strong communication skills, a degree with a focus on English, and previous teaching experience is preferred. This part-time position offers 20 hours of work per week until December 2025, with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in a relevant field.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of plagiarism practices and referencing styles required.

Responsibilities

• Manage reported plagiarism cases on campus.
• Promote good referencing practices among students.
• Guide lecturers on intellectual integrity matters.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree with a focus on Communication and Language

Job description

Overview

Direct Reporting Line :

Head : Academic

Varsity College 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 Varsity College, Pretoria Campus has a vacancy for an Intellectual Integrity Officer (Independent Contractor)

Key Performance Areas

• The selected candidate will be responsible for managing all reported plagiarism cases on campus with a particular focus on upskilling students in a supportive and developmental manner.
• The Intellectual Integrity Officer (IIO) will work with the Information Specialists to promote good referencing practices. This includes initiatives to adequately support and develop undergraduate and postgraduate students’ referencing and academic writing skills.
• The IIO will be at the forefront of leading out intellectual integrity and must be able to guide, motivate and develop lecturers’ approach to intellectual integrity. This includes lecturer training and support in identifying academic dishonesty, interpreting similarity reports, and flagging students.
• Identifying areas that require development for the improvement of intellectual integrity and the overall quality of academic writing on campus. This could include workshops, training, and additional resources offered in combination with the writing- and information centers.
• Investigate flagged assessments to fairly determine the type of offense and its outcomes, where applicable.
• The Intellectual Integrity Officer will liaise with students, lecturers, the academic team, and the Results Centre to ensure all reported cases are finalized and results captured on time based on module-specific deadlines.
• Face-to-face consultations with students when investigating academic dishonesty and communicating the outcome thereof.
• Following up on outstanding documentation and marks related to flagged cases.
• Responsible for ensuring all student notes are captured and the relevant documentation uploaded on the academic system.

Competencies required

• High level of administrative, planning, and organizational skills
• Computer literacy is essential
• Must be innovative and creative in the development of interventions, where required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent command of English language skills (both written and spoken)
• Understanding of referencing requirements, paraphrasing, and sound academic writing practices
• Stern, but professional manner when dealing with students’ academic dishonesty
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong ability to interpret and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with multiple cases under pressure
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Minimum Education Requirements

• Any related degree qualification with a strong focus on Communication and Language (English).

Minimum Experience Required

• Previous teaching experience is preferred
• Knowledge of plagiarism practices, interpreting similarity reports, and the Harvard Referencing Style is essential.
• Knowledge of APA and Legal Referencing styles (footnotes) would be advantageous.
• Experience in research on a postgraduate level will be advantageous.

Working Conditions

• This is a part time position.
• Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week (Office based).
• Please note that this is a fixed-term Independent Contractor position (October - December 2025) with a possibility of the contract being extended further thereafter.
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

CLOSING DATE: 17 SEPTEMBER 2025