Job Description

Closing Date 2025/10/23
Reference Number EDU251017-1
Job Title External Marker (for the Faculty of Humanities)
Job Type Independent Contract
Campus National
Department Academic - Lecturing (Humanities)
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Johannesburg
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level Honours Degree | Postgraduate Diploma
Job Category Education
Job Advert Summary
Eduvos is seeking to appoint Independent Contractors to assist with online marking responsibilities across various modules in the Humanities Faculty on a part-time contractual basis.
Type of appintment:
Independent Contractor agreement
Remuneration & Training:

• Payment is based on the number of scripts marked, according to a sliding scale based on module level (Level 1, 2, or 3).
• Training will be provided to ensure consistency and adherence to marking standards.

If you are interested in this flexible and rewarding opportunity, apply by 23 October 2025 !
Minimum Requirements
Requirements:

• Qualification: Relevant Honors qualification in the field of Humanities (Perferrably in Industrial Psychology; Social Sciences; Psychology and Linguistics), as per the specific subject matter areas to be graded listed below
• Relevant subject knowledge in Humanities.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure fair and consistent assessment.
• Computer literacy (essential for online marking and administrative tasks).
• Ability to meet strict deadlines (non-negotiable).
• Team player mindset with good communication skills.
• Hybrid work agreement will be dependent on subject allocations - external markers may be required to collect / mark paper-based assessments at the allocated Eduvos campus

Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Marking online scripts via the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Accurately recording and submitting marks on the LMS.

Geographically Restricted Modules (Paper-Based or Online Marking):
The following modules will require online marking:

• Industrial Psychology 1B
• Abnormal Behaviour 3B
• Cultural Studies
• Personalities Theory 2B
• Linguistics 1B

Timelines :

• Application Deadline: 23 October 2025
• Training Completed By: 14 November 2025 (Mandatory)
• Summative Assessments Start : 18 November 2025

Remuneration & Training:

• Payment is based on the number of scripts marked, according to a sliding scale based on module level
• Mandatory training will be provided to ensure consistency and adherence to marking standards.

Functional and Behavioural Competencies
Behavioural competencies:

• Strong attention to detail to ensure fair and consistent assessment.
• Computer literacy (essential for online marking and administrative tasks).
• Ability to meet strict deadlines (non-negotiable).
• Team player mindset with good communication skills.

Skills Required