Job Description

• Conduct external moderation of question papers, School-Based Assessment (SBA), Practical Assessment Tasks, Practical Examinations and verification of marking across assessment bodies and make recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and submit external moderation reports to Umalusi for the various moderation processes according to the set timelines.
• Respond timeously to requests/queries in relation to the subject appointed to moderate.
• Be able to conduct investigation and verification of alleged irregularities related to the subject appointed for.

• Have at least a recognised four-year post-grade 12 qualification, which includes the subject applied for, or related subjects at third year or honours level.
• Be in possession of a valid driver's license as they are expected to travel extensively.
• Have at least eight (8) years of teaching experience in the subject applied for in schooling sector or related sector.
• Be a practicing teacher/ subject advisor at Grade 12 or an expert in the subject to be moderated at an institution of higher learning.
• Have experience as an examiner and/or moderator of the subject at provincial and/or national level.
• Experience in teaching and moderating in both English and Afrikaans will be an additional advantage.
• Have at least five (5) years' experience in the marking of national examinations and/or must have served as a Senior Marker, Deputy Chief Marker, Chief Marker or Internal Moderator.
• Have thorough knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) Grades 10-12, Subject Assessment Guidelines (SAG) and all the related curriculum policies and guideline documents.
• Have extensive report writing skills.
• Have advanced computer skills (MS. Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Be willing to work in a team of moderators as a panel.
• Be willing to work under tight timeframes and be ready to respond to requests to assist Umalusi at short notice at times.

Enquiries: HCM at (012) 030 0735/36. Interested persons may visit Umalusi website: www.umalusi.org.za to view the full job advertisements. To apply, log in to the following website: umalusijobs.mcidirecthire.com.
Umalusi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the organisation's Employment Equity Plan to promote its retrospectivity (race, gender and people living with disability). Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Umalusi reserves the right not to appoint.
The closing date for applications is 28 November 2025 at 16h00.
Any applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.

Skills Required