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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA) VACANCIES
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
DEPARTMENT: RESEARCH, INNOVATION, and COMMERCIALISATION
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (P8) x1
One (1) year- Fixed Term contract
(Muckleneuk Campus)
(REF: RDO/RIC/RDA/HM/01-2023)
The purpose of the position is to establish and implement PR, communication and marketing support with regard to the Researchers Development Academy (RDA) Project, aligned with the Unisa Research Postgraduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialization (RPSIC) Operational Plan and to ensure that internal and external communication opportunities are optimally utilised, as well as to ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track.
Minimum Qualification(s):
• Grade 12 plus Bachelors’ degree or National Diploma
Preferably from the field of study such as Public Relations, Journalism, Communication, Education, Marketing, Multi-media and Social-Media
Experience:
• Four (4) years’ experience in PR, Communication and Event Management
Recommendation:
• Experience in project administration in the higher education sector will be an advantage
Knowledge of:
• Marketing and communication strategies
• Stakeholder engagement
• Project Management and administration
• Research in an academic environment
• Multi-media platforms
Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Diligent and self-starter
• Achievement focused
• Digitally Proficient
• Deadline Driven
Abilities:
• Communication – oral expression, speech clarity, speech recognition, written comprehension, and written expression
• Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relation among seemingly unrelated events)
• Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that makes sense
• Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Duties:
• Maximising administrative and operational efficiency of the RDA programme office
• Planning and implementing project activities as per the project plans.
• Organising and overseeing administration of launches, workshops and training events.
• Ensuring the building of relations and coordination between RDA programme office and stakeholders
• Designing stakeholder engagement initiatives and events
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive media and communication strategy for the RDA programme office
• Creating informative content, articles, and web content that engage stakeholders and builds recognition and awareness of the RDA programme.
• Planning and managing the design, content, and production of all communication and marketing materials related to the RDA programme.
• Facilitating, assisting and engaging in data collection activities.
• Managing the distribution of content through our various channels, including web page and social media.
Assumption of duty : As soon as possible
Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position
Closing date : 13 February 2023
All applications should reach UNISA before 16H00 on the closing date.
Enquiries : Ms Hlobisile Maseko – HR Practitioner (masekhc@unisa.ac.za
Dr Marianne Engelbrecht (engelm1@unisa.ac.za)
The advertisement and the prescribed form (Fixed Term Application Form) can be obtained on the Unisa website: https://staff.unisa.ac.za/vacancies
• The complete prescribed application form must be accompanied by a Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and Certified Copies (within the previous six months) of;
- identity document;
- all educational qualifications;
- academic transcripts/records;
- proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)
• Unisa reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
• Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position
• Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered
• Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan
We welcome applications from persons with Disabilities
• Applications can be forwarded by email to: masekhc@unisa.ac.za
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
TEACHING ASSISTANTS FOR SIGNATURE MODULES
COLLEGE OF LAW
(REF: Teaching Assistants/Contr/CLAW/2023)
UNISA is the only publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for services as Online Teaching Assistants on an independent contract basis.
As an Independent Contractor you will:
• Not be regarded as an employee.
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical, office space, equipment, leave (including sick leave), etc in terms of the UNISA’s conditions of service.
• Provide your own infrastructure i.e., your own computer, your own internet access, and any other office-related equipment.
• Not be based at a Unisa campus or any location linked to the University.
• Work on your own time in completing teaching tasks online for a minimum of 20 hours a week (e.g. marking of assignments, interacting with students on discussion forums, sending emails, etc). These hours should preferably be spread over a few days per week.
DUTIES
Teaching Assistants will have the following duties:
1. Familiarise yourself online with the subject content of the course.
2. Familiarise yourself online with the pedagogical approach followed to teach the course.
3. Familiarise yourself online with the myUnisa learning platform.
4. Monitor student online learning for up to 250 students.
5. Facilitate subject-related student online discussions.
6. Mark (grade) student online assignments
7. Give feedback on student online assignments.
8. Respond online to student queries.
9. Provide student support online.
10. Participate in online teaching assistant training sessions.
11. Interact frequently online with the lead lecturer.
12. Fulfil administrative tasks relating to Teaching Assistants
13. Mandatory attendance and participation in one contact Teaching Assistant information session (where contracts will be signed). Transport to information session venue and accommodation will be at your own cost.
To be considered as an independent contractor Teaching Assistant, applicants must apply online, reside in South Africa and not currently be employed permanently or on a fixed term contract by Unisa.
Applicants must supply certified copies of their highest qualification as well as ID document/passport, with valid residential permit and comprehensive CV. They must also meet the requirements below:
• Ongoing access to an internet connected computer (20 hours/week minimum)
• Ongoing access to the internet at own cost
• Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Adobe Professional Suite, Internet browsers, Word processing
• Advanced computer skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages, Internet sites or email.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centered learning
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (all student communication will be text based writing by email, forums or assignment feedback documents)
• Being a former Unisa student would be an advantage owing to operational knowledge of the myUnisa platform.
• Teaching experience will be an advantage.
Please clarify in your CV the nature of your computer and internet connection; the nature of the software packages installed on your computer; the nature of your computer skills and knowledge of software packages; the nature of your knowledge of myUnisa; and the nature of your teaching experience.
COLLEGE OF LAW (CLAW)
The College specific requirements are as follows:
COLLEGE OF LAW
Department: Corrections Management
Module title: Social Dimensions of Justice (SJD1501)
In this module Students will be introduced to the South African context in which they will have to perform as a future legal and criminal justice functionary. Students will develop a basic understanding of what shapes our legal system, the nature of the South African law and criminal justice system, and how it is applied and administered.
Requirements:
• Minimum of Masters Degree but preferably PhD, within the discipline of Law, Criminology, Penology/Corrections, Security or Police Science.
• Practical experience, such as experience as a prosecutor, police official, correctional services official, security specialist, probation officer, social worker, or further qualifications, such as that of candidate attorney or admitted attorney will be beneficial.
• Certified advanced computer literacy.
To apply:
• complete the application form below. Motivate why you think you should be considered. The completed application form must be accompanied by the following documents:
1. A comprehensive curriculum vitae
2. Certified copy (within the previous six months) of highest educational qualification
3. certified copy (within the previous three months) of academic transcript.
4. Certified copy (within the previous six months) of your identity document/passport residential permit
5. Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications.
• The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided below.
UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
We welcome applications from persons with disabilities.
Monthly remuneration: R15 585.60 for a maximum of five months per semester – conditional on activation of TA role, not on contract date
Closing Date: 10 February 2023 (Application must be emailed before close of business at 16:00)
Enquiries: Ms Mildred Moshodi
Tel: 012 429 8396
The applications should be emailed to: CLAWtutorials@unisa.ac.za
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will have to undergo virtual interviews and thereafter they will attend online training that will equip them with all the relevant information to assist them to understand their roles. Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of tutoring is compulsory. Appointments will only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training.
UNISA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
TEACHING ASSISTANTS FOR SIGNATURE MODULES
COLLEGE OF LAW
(REF: Teaching Assistants/Contr/CLAW/2023)
UNISA is the only publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for services as Online Teaching Assistants on an independent contract basis.
As an Independent Contractor you will:
• Not be regarded as an employee.
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical, office space, equipment, leave (including sick leave), etc in terms of the UNISA’s conditions of service.
• Provide your own infrastructure i.e., your own computer, your own internet access, and any other office-related equipment.
• Not be based at a Unisa campus or any location linked to the University.
• Work on your own time in completing teaching tasks online for a minimum of 20 hours a week (e.g. marking of assignments, interacting with students on discussion forums, sending emails, etc). These hours should preferably be spread over a few days per week.
DUTIES
Teaching Assistants will have the following duties:
1. Familiarise yourself online with the subject content of the course.
2. Familiarise yourself online with the pedagogical approach followed to teach the course.
3. Familiarise yourself online with the myUnisa learning platform.
4. Monitor student online learning for up to 250 students.
5. Facilitate subject-related student online discussions.
6. Mark (grade) student online assignments
7. Give feedback on student online assignments.
8. Respond online to student queries.
9. Provide student support online.
10. Participate in online teaching assistant training sessions.
11. Interact frequently online with the lead lecturer.
12. Fulfil administrative tasks relating to Teaching Assistants
13. Mandatory attendance and participation in one contact Teaching Assistant information session (where contracts will be signed). Transport to information session venue and accommodation will be at your own cost.
To be considered as an independent contractor Teaching Assistant, applicants must apply online, reside in South Africa and not currently be employed permanently or on a fixed term contract by Unisa.
Applicants must supply certified copies of their highest qualification as well as ID document/passport, with valid residential permit and comprehensive CV. They must also meet the requirements below:
• Ongoing access to an internet connected computer (20 hours/week minimum)
• Ongoing access to the internet at own cost
• Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Adobe Professional Suite, Internet browsers, Word processing
• Advanced computer skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages, Internet sites or email.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centered learning
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (all student communication will be text based writing by email, forums or assignment feedback documents)
• Being a former Unisa student would be an advantage owing to operational knowledge of the myUnisa platform.
• Teaching experience will be an advantage.
Please clarify in your CV the nature of your computer and internet connection; the nature of the software packages installed on your computer; the nature of your computer skills and knowledge of software packages; the nature of your knowledge of myUnisa; and the nature of your teaching experience.
COLLEGE OF LAW (CLAW)
The College specific requirements are as follows:
COLLEGE OF LAW
Department: Corrections Management
Module title: Social Dimensions of Justice (SJD1501)
In this module Students will be introduced to the South African context in which they will have to perform as a future legal and criminal justice functionary. Students will develop a basic understanding of what shapes our legal system, the nature of the South African law and criminal justice system, and how it is applied and administered.
Requirements:
• Minimum of Masters Degree but preferably PhD, within the discipline of Law, Criminology, Penology/Corrections, Security or Police Science.
• Practical experience, such as experience as a prosecutor, police official, correctional services official, security specialist, probation officer, social worker, or further qualifications, such as that of candidate attorney or admitted attorney will be beneficial.
• Certified advanced computer literacy.
To apply:
• complete the application form below. Motivate why you think you should be considered. The completed application form must be accompanied by the following documents:
1. A comprehensive curriculum vitae
2. Certified copy (within the previous six months) of highest educational qualification
3. certified copy (within the previous three months) of academic transcript.
4. Certified copy (within the previous six months) of your identity document/passport residential permit
5. Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications.
• The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided below.
UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
We welcome applications from persons with disabilities.
Monthly remuneration: R15 585.60 for a maximum of five months per semester – conditional on activation of TA role, not on contract date
Closing Date: 10 February 2023 (Application must be emailed before close of business at 16:00)
Enquiries: Ms Mildred Moshodi
Tel: 012 429 8396
The applications should be emailed to: CLAWtutorials@unisa.ac.za
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will have to undergo virtual interviews and thereafter they will attend online training that will equip them with all the relevant information to assist them to understand their roles. Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of tutoring is compulsory. Appointments will only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training.
UNISA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTORS)
COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES
(Ref. DTjika.etutorCEMS/DEC 2023)
UNISA is the publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to open and distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance e-learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applicants for services as Online Tutors (E-tutors) on an independent contract basis.
General requirements:
Experience with teaching in an ODeL environment.
Qualifications as per specific requirements are determined by the College on the Unisa website.
E-Tutors will have the following duties:
• To deliver the content and the Pedagogy of the Subject.
• Provide students with online academic and technical support.
• Facilitate online delivery of tutorials.
• Manage students’ online learning experiences.
• Facilitate students’ online interactions with their peers.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as an E-tutor, you must meet the following requirements:
• Not be a Unisa Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
• Ongoing access to an Internet connection at your own cost.
• Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Internet browsers, word processing etc.
• Only applicants with the relevant qualifications will be considered.
• Please do not apply If you are currently appointed as a Unisa e-tutor or Teaching Assistant.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Advanced computer and Internet skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages, Internet sites or emails.
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (students communication will mostly be text based via my Unisa and discussion forums).
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centred learning.
• Friendly, patient and sensitive to a diversity of students.
As an Independent Contractor you will:
• Not be regarded as an employee of Unisa.
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical aid, office space, equipment, leave (including sick leave), in terms of the UNISA conditions of service.
• Be expected to provide your own infrastructure i.e. your own computer, your own Internet access, workspace and any other office-related equipment.
• Work in your own time in completing online teaching tasks to a total of five days in a week (a minimum of an hour per day) (excluding marking).
E-tutoring positions are available in the College of Economic and Management Sciences in the following Department:
DECISION SCIENCES
Modules:
BNU1501 Basic Numeracy
QMI1500 Elementary Quantitative Methods
DSC1520 Quantitative Modelling I
DSC1630 Introductory Financial Mathematics
DSC2602 Rational Decision Making
DSC2604 Financial Modelling
DSC2605 Linear Mathematical Programming
DSC2606 Nonlinear Mathematical Programming
DSC3702 Optimisation of Resources
DSC3703 Simulation
DSC3704 Models for Strategic Decision-making
DSC3705 Financial Risk Modelling
DSC3706 Selected Topics for Operations Research
DSC3707 Mathematical Modelling II
Specific Requirements:
1. Any relevant Masters or Doctoral Degree (NQF10 qualification) with preceding qualifications including modules in the following fields: Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, Quantitative Management, Statistics, or any relevant field.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a module assessment for the designated module.
ECONOMICS
Modules:
ECS1500 Economics
ECS1501 Microeconomics
ECS1601 Macroeconomics
ECS2601 Microeconomics-2
ECS2602 Macroeconomics-2
ECS2603 Economics Indicators
ECS2604 Labour Economics
ECS2605 The South African Economics system
ECS2606 Environmental Economics
ECS3701 Monetary Economics
ECS3703 International Finance
ECS3706 Econometrics
ECS3707 Development Economics
Specific Requirements:
1. Masters degree (M.Com) / Doctoral Degree in Economics with an average of 60%
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a selection test for the designated module.
3. The ratio of e-Tutors of 1 Tutor to 400 students
FINANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND BANKING
Modules:
BAN1501 Banking: Introduction
BAN1502 Banking: Fundamental principles
CRM1501 Credit Management l
FIN2601 Financial Management
FIN2602 Personal Financial Management
FIN2603 Finance for Non-Financial Managers
FIN3701 Financial Management
FIN3702 Working capital Management
FIN3703 Treasury Management
FIN3704 Applied Financial Management
INV2601 Fundamentals of Investment
INV3701 Equity Asset Valuation
ISR1501 Personal Insurance Products and Practices
ISR1502 Commercial Insurance Products and Practices
ISR3701 Non-Life Insurance
ISR3702 Life Insurance
RSK1501 Risk Management for Bankers
RSK2601 Enterprise Risk Management
RSK2602 Fundamentals of Operational & Financial Risk
Specific Requirements:
1. Any relevant Masters and Doctoral Degree (NQF10 qualification) with preceding qualifications including modules in the following fields: Finance, Investments, Risk Management and Insurance, or any relevant field.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a module assessment for the designated module.
ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTORS)
COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES
(Ref. DTjika.etutorCEMS/DEC 2023)
UNISA is the publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to open and distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance e-learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applicants for services as Online Tutors (E-tutors) on an independent contract basis.
General requirements:
Experience with teaching in an ODeL environment.
Qualifications as per specific requirements are determined by the College on the Unisa website.
E-Tutors will have the following duties:
• To deliver the content and the Pedagogy of the Subject.
• Provide students with online academic and technical support.
• Facilitate online delivery of tutorials.
• Manage students’ online learning experiences.
• Facilitate students’ online interactions with their peers.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as an E-tutor, you must meet the following requirements:
• Not be a Unisa Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
• Ongoing access to an Internet connection at your own cost.
• Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Internet browsers, word processing etc.
• Only applicants with the relevant qualifications will be considered.
• Please do not apply If you are currently appointed as a Unisa e-tutor or Teaching Assistant.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Advanced computer and Internet skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages, Internet sites or emails.
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (students communication will mostly be text based via my Unisa and discussion forums).
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centred learning.
• Friendly, patient and sensitive to a diversity of students.
As an Independent Contractor you will:
• Not be regarded as an employee of Unisa.
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical aid, office space, equipment, leave (including sick leave), in terms of the UNISA conditions of service.
• Be expected to provide your own infrastructure i.e. your own computer, your own Internet access, workspace and any other office-related equipment.
• Work in your own time in completing online teaching tasks to a total of five days in a week (a minimum of an hour per day) (excluding marking).
E-tutoring positions are available in the College of Economic and Management Sciences in the following Department:
DECISION SCIENCES
Modules:
BNU1501 Basic Numeracy
QMI1500 Elementary Quantitative Methods
DSC1520 Quantitative Modelling I
DSC1630 Introductory Financial Mathematics
DSC2602 Rational Decision Making
DSC2604 Financial Modelling
DSC2605 Linear Mathematical Programming
DSC2606 Nonlinear Mathematical Programming
DSC3702 Optimisation of Resources
DSC3703 Simulation
DSC3704 Models for Strategic Decision-making
DSC3705 Financial Risk Modelling
DSC3706 Selected Topics for Operations Research
DSC3707 Mathematical Modelling II
Specific Requirements:
1. Any relevant Masters or Doctoral Degree (NQF10 qualification) with preceding qualifications including modules in the following fields: Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, Quantitative Management, Statistics, or any relevant field.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a module assessment for the designated module.
ECONOMICS
Modules:
ECS1500 Economics
ECS1501 Microeconomics
ECS1601 Macroeconomics
ECS2601 Microeconomics-2
ECS2602 Macroeconomics-2
ECS2603 Economics Indicators
ECS2604 Labour Economics
ECS2605 The South African Economics system
ECS2606 Environmental Economics
ECS3701 Monetary Economics
ECS3703 International Finance
ECS3706 Econometrics
ECS3707 Development Economics
Specific Requirements:
1. Masters degree (M.Com) / Doctoral Degree in Economics with an average of 60%
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a selection test for the designated module.
3. The ratio of e-Tutors of 1 Tutor to 400 students
FINANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND BANKING
Modules:
BAN1501 Banking: Introduction
BAN1502 Banking: Fundamental principles
CRM1501 Credit Management l
FIN2601 Financial Management
FIN2602 Personal Financial Management
FIN2603 Finance for Non-Financial Managers
FIN3701 Financial Management
FIN3702 Working capital Management
FIN3703 Treasury Management
FIN3704 Applied Financial Management
INV2601 Fundamentals of Investment
INV3701 Equity Asset Valuation
ISR1501 Personal Insurance Products and Practices
ISR1502 Commercial Insurance Products and Practices
ISR3701 Non-Life Insurance
ISR3702 Life Insurance
RSK1501 Risk Management for Bankers
RSK2601 Enterprise Risk Management
RSK2602 Fundamentals of Operational & Financial Risk
Specific Requirements:
1. Any relevant Masters and Doctoral Degree (NQF10 qualification) with preceding qualifications including modules in the following fields: Finance, Investments, Risk Management and Insurance, or any relevant field.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a module assessment for the designated module.
ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTORS)
COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
UNISA is the publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to open and distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance e-learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applicants for services as Online Tutors (E-tutors) on an independent contract basis.
General requirements:
Experience with teaching in a CODeL environment.
Qualifications as per specific requirements are determined by the College on the Unisa website.
E-Tutors will have the following duties:
To deliver the content and the Pedagogy of the Subject.
Provide students with online academic and technical support.
Facilitate online delivery of tutorials.
Manage students’ online learning experiences.
Facilitate students’ online interactions with their peers.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as an E-tutor, you must meet the following requirements:
Not be a Unisa Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
Ongoing access to an Internet connection at your own cost.
Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Internet browsers, word processing etc.
Only applicants with the relevant qualifications will be considered.
Please do not apply if you are currently appointed as a Unisa e-tutor or Teaching Assistant.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Advanced computer and Internet skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages, Internet sites or emails.
Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (students communication will mostly be text based via my Unisa and discussion forums).
Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centred learning.
Friendly, patient and sensitive to a diversity of students.
As an Independent Contractor you will:
Not be regarded as an employee of Unisa.
Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical aid, office space, equipment, leave (including sick leave), in terms of the UNISA conditions of service.
Be expected to provide your own infrastructure i.e. your own computer, your own Internet access, workspace and any other office-related equipment.
Work in your own time in completing online teaching tasks to a total of five days in a week (a minimum of an hour per day).
Submit monthly reports to the departmental e-tutor committee
E-tutoring positions are available in the College of Economic and Management Sciences in the following Departments:
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Modules:
PUB1601 The Structuring and Functioning of Public Services
PUB1602 Human Settlements Management I
PUB2601 Foundations of Public Administration
PUB2603 Creation of Wealth
PUB2604 Welfare and Social Services
PUB2606 Environmental Affairs
PUB2607 Public Financial Management II
PUB2608 Public Financial Control II
PUB2615 Project Management II A
PUB2618 Fundamentals of Public Administration Research II
PUB3701 Public Management Skills
PUB3702 Public Human Resource Management
PUB3703 Public Policy
PUB3704 Organisational Studies in the Public Sector
PUB3705 Public Administration and Management
PUB3707 Ethics in Public Administration and Administrative Justice
PUB3717 Public Human Resource Management III
PUB3718 Management of Information III
Specific Requirements:
1. Any relevant Masters (NQF9 qualification) or Doctoral Degree (NQF10 qualification) including modules in Public Administration, with an average of 60%
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a selection test for the designated module and obtain an average of 75%.
3. The ratio of e-Tutors of 1 Tutor to 400 students
APPLIED MANAGEMENT
Modules:
DTM2605 Cultural Tourism II
ETP2601 Entrepreneurship Skills
ETP2602 Entrepreneurship II: Human Resource Management for Entrepreneurs
ETP3701 Entrepreneurship III
MNP2601 Purchasing Management
MNP2602 Supply Chain Management
MNP3701 Strategic Sourcing
MNP3703 Supplier Relationship Management
TRL2604 Integrated Logistics
Specific Requirements:
1. Any relevant Masters (NQF9 qualification) or Doctoral Degree (NQF10 qualification) with preceding qualifications including modules in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transport Economics and Tourism Management and Entrepreneurship with an average of 60%
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a selection test for the designated module and obtain an average of 75%.
3. The ratio of e-Tutors of 1 Tutor to 400 students
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Modules:
MNO2601 Operations Management
MNO2607 Safety Management Systems
SMN301S Safety Management III
SMA3703 Occupational risk exposure
Specific Requirements:
1. Any relevant Masters (NQF9 qualification) or Doctoral Degree (NQF10 qualification) with preceding qualifications including modules in Safety and Operations Management with an average of 60%
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a selection test for the designated module and obtain an average of 75%.
3. The ratio of e-Tutors of 1 Tutor to 400 students
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
UNISA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
To apply, you need to do the following:
1) Complete the form below (see the last page)
2) Attach scanned certified copies of the following documents:
4) The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided below
Gross Remuneration: R8 043.75
Closing Date: 10 February 2023 (Application must be emailed before the close of business at 16:00)
General Enquiries: Mr MM Maelane Tel: (012) 429 6336 and Mr MD Tjikana: Tel: (012) 481 2913
Applications should be emailed to:
APLLIED MANAGEMENT: APL.CEMSETUTORS@unisa.ac.za
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT: PUB.CEMSETUTORS@unisa.ac.za
OPERATION MANAGEMENT: OPM.CEMSETUTORS@unisa.ac.za
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and successful candidates will have to undergo a tutor development programme. Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of tutoring is compulsory. Appointments will only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training.
UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.
ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTORS)
COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
UNISA is the publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to open and distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance e-learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applicants for services as Online Tutors (E-tutors) on an independent contract basis.
General requirements:
Experience with teaching in a CODeL environment.
Qualifications as per specific requirements are determined by the College on the Unisa website.
E-Tutors will have the following duties:
To deliver the content and the Pedagogy of the Subject.
Provide students with online academic and technical support.
Facilitate online delivery of tutorials.
Manage students’ online learning experiences.
Facilitate students’ online interactions with their peers.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as an E-tutor, you must meet the following requirements:
Not be a Unisa Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
Ongoing access to an Internet connection at your own cost.
Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Internet browsers, word processing etc.
Only applicants with the relevant qualifications will be considered.
Please do not apply if you are currently appointed as a Unisa e-tutor or Teaching Assistant.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Advanced computer and Internet skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages, Internet sites or emails.
Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (students communication will mostly be text based via my Unisa and discussion forums).
Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centred learning.
Friendly, patient and sensitive to a diversity of students.
As an Independent Contractor you will:
Not be regarded as an employee of Unisa.
Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical aid, office space, equipment, leave (including sick leave), in terms of the UNISA conditions of service.
Be expected to provide your own infrastructure i.e. your own computer, your own Internet access, workspace and any other office-related equipment.
Work in your own time in completing online teaching tasks to a total of five days in a week (a minimum of an hour per day).
Submit monthly reports to the departmental e-tutor committee
E-tutoring positions are available in the College of Economic and Management Sciences in the following Departments:
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Modules:
PUB1601 The Structuring and Functioning of Public Services
PUB1602 Human Settlements Management I
PUB2601 Foundations of Public Administration
PUB2603 Creation of Wealth
PUB2604 Welfare and Social Services
PUB2606 Environmental Affairs
PUB2607 Public Financial Management II
PUB2608 Public Financial Control II
PUB2615 Project Management II A
PUB2618 Fundamentals of Public Administration Research II
PUB3701 Public Management Skills
PUB3702 Public Human Resource Management
PUB3703 Public Policy
PUB3704 Organisational Studies in the Public Sector
PUB3705 Public Administration and Management
PUB3707 Ethics in Public Administration and Administrative Justice
PUB3717 Public Human Resource Management III
PUB3718 Management of Information III
Specific Requirements:
1. Any relevant Masters (NQF9 qualification) or Doctoral Degree (NQF10 qualification) including modules in Public Administration, with an average of 60%
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a selection test for the designated module and obtain an average of 75%.
3. The ratio of e-Tutors of 1 Tutor to 400 students
APPLIED MANAGEMENT
Modules:
DTM2605 Cultural Tourism II
ETP2601 Entrepreneurship Skills
ETP2602 Entrepreneurship II: Human Resource Management for Entrepreneurs
ETP3701 Entrepreneurship III
MNP2601 Purchasing Management
MNP2602 Supply Chain Management
MNP3701 Strategic Sourcing
MNP3703 Supplier Relationship Management
TRL2604 Integrated Logistics
Specific Requirements:
1. Any relevant Masters (NQF9 qualification) or Doctoral Degree (NQF10 qualification) with preceding qualifications including modules in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transport Economics and Tourism Management and Entrepreneurship with an average of 60%
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a selection test for the designated module and obtain an average of 75%.
3. The ratio of e-Tutors of 1 Tutor to 400 students
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Modules:
MNO2601 Operations Management
MNO2607 Safety Management Systems
SMN301S Safety Management III
SMA3703 Occupational risk exposure
Specific Requirements:
1. Any relevant Masters (NQF9 qualification) or Doctoral Degree (NQF10 qualification) with preceding qualifications including modules in Safety and Operations Management with an average of 60%
2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a selection test for the designated module and obtain an average of 75%.
3. The ratio of e-Tutors of 1 Tutor to 400 students
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
UNISA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
To apply, you need to do the following:
1) Complete the form below (see the last page)
2) Attach scanned certified copies of the following documents:
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of highest educational qualification.
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of academic transcript.
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of your identity document/passport.
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of your valid permit (foreign applicants).
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)
4) The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided below
Gross Remuneration: R8 043.75
Closing Date: 10 February 2023 (Application must be emailed before the close of business at 16:00)
General Enquiries: Mr MM Maelane Tel: (012) 429 6336 and Mr MD Tjikana: Tel: (012) 481 2913
Applications should be emailed to:
APLLIED MANAGEMENT: APL.CEMSETUTORS@unisa.ac.za
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT: PUB.CEMSETUTORS@unisa.ac.za
OPERATION MANAGEMENT: OPM.CEMSETUTORS@unisa.ac.za
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and successful candidates will have to undergo a tutor development programme. Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of tutoring is compulsory. Appointments will only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training.
UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.
COLLEGE: HUMAN SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND MODERN LANGUAGES
POSITION: LECTURER (P8)
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT (12 MONTHS RENEWABLE – PROJECT APPOINTMENT) MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS
REFERENCE: CHS/LECTURER/P8/65689/2023-BM
This position is funded through an MoU agreement between Unisa and Camoes IP from 2022 – 2025.
Purpose of the Job
• Teach the module up to NQF Level 8 that contributes to graduateness by applying UNISA’s ODeL.
• Assess students using formative and summative assessment
• Conduct research that could be disciplined, field and/or subject-specific in order to produce at least two accredited research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the university’s standing as a research institute of international repute.
• Be involved in community engagement and academic citizenship and
• contribute to the achievement of the department’s strategic and operational objectives through the above-mentioned endeavours
Requirements:
• A Master’s degree, NQF level 9 in Portuguese or a cognate discipline (SAQA evaluation of foreign qualifications must accompany the application)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Portuguese (native-speaker or near native-speaker level)
• Experience of teaching a variety of topics on Portuguese language and Lusophone literatures in a university environment, and an ability to interact with students that enhances the student experience
• Academic expertise in didactics of teaching Portuguese as a home, second or foreign language (HL, FAL and SAL)
• Intention to register for a Doctoral degree
• 1 year teaching experience (academics) OR 1-year relevant experience (non-academics)
• Able to discuss teaching reflection and statement
• A research reflection and/or portfolio (academics and non-academics)
• 2 research output unitsӿ during the previous 5 years (academics) OR 1 research output unitsӿ during the previous 3 years OR rated by NRF as a researcher (academics)
• Evidence of participation in departmental, school, college, university committees, workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations
• The ability to work well both individually and in a team
ӿ (Accredited output as recognized in the Research Output Policy, 2015 (Government Gazette 38552 of 11 March 2015)).
Recommendation:
• Experience of teaching in an ODeL environment
• Experience of postgraduate supervision
• Participation in community engagement
Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position
Closing date: 08 February 2023
Enquiries: Prof Carien Wilsenach at wilseac@unisa.ac.za
• All applications should reach UNISA before 16H00 on the closing date
• Complete the prescribed application form which is obtainable from https://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies (application form for fixed term post)
• Attach a comprehensive CURRICULUM VITAE and the following ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of
all educational qualifications;
academic transcripts/records;
for academic positions a teaching statement; and
proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable) nationalisation if applicable);
• Unisa reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
• The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant
• Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position
• Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Applications must be emailed to Mr Branigan Madiehe HRContractsection@unisa.ac.za
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
COLLEGE: HUMAN SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND MODERN LANGUAGES
POSITION: LECTURER (P8)
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT (12 MONTHS RENEWABLE – PROJECT APPOINTMENT) MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS
REFERENCE: CHS/LECTURER/P8/65689/2023-BM
This position is funded through an MoU agreement between Unisa and Camoes IP from 2022 – 2025.
Purpose of the Job
• Teach the module up to NQF Level 8 that contributes to graduateness by applying UNISA’s ODeL.
• Assess students using formative and summative assessment
• Conduct research that could be disciplined, field and/or subject-specific in order to produce at least two accredited research outputs in a period of three years, thereby enhancing the university’s standing as a research institute of international repute.
• Be involved in community engagement and academic citizenship and
• contribute to the achievement of the department’s strategic and operational objectives through the above-mentioned endeavours
Requirements:
• A Master’s degree, NQF level 9 in Portuguese or a cognate discipline (SAQA evaluation of foreign qualifications must accompany the application)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Portuguese (native-speaker or near native-speaker level)
• Experience of teaching a variety of topics on Portuguese language and Lusophone literatures in a university environment, and an ability to interact with students that enhances the student experience
• Academic expertise in didactics of teaching Portuguese as a home, second or foreign language (HL, FAL and SAL)
• Intention to register for a Doctoral degree
• 1 year teaching experience (academics) OR 1-year relevant experience (non-academics)
• Able to discuss teaching reflection and statement
• A research reflection and/or portfolio (academics and non-academics)
• 2 research output unitsӿ during the previous 5 years (academics) OR 1 research output unitsӿ during the previous 3 years OR rated by NRF as a researcher (academics)
• Evidence of participation in departmental, school, college, university committees, workplace committees or task teams and voluntary associations
• The ability to work well both individually and in a team
ӿ (Accredited output as recognized in the Research Output Policy, 2015 (Government Gazette 38552 of 11 March 2015)).
Recommendation:
• Experience of teaching in an ODeL environment
• Experience of postgraduate supervision
• Participation in community engagement
Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position
Closing date: 08 February 2023
Enquiries: Prof Carien Wilsenach at wilseac@unisa.ac.za
• All applications should reach UNISA before 16H00 on the closing date
• Complete the prescribed application form which is obtainable from https://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies (application form for fixed term post)
• Attach a comprehensive CURRICULUM VITAE and the following ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) identity document (including passport, work permit, permanent residence permit or proof of
all educational qualifications;
academic transcripts/records;
for academic positions a teaching statement; and
proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable) nationalisation if applicable);
• Unisa reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
• The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer excluding your current line manager if you are an internal Unisa applicant
• Unisa is not obliged to fill an advertised position
• Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Applications must be emailed to Mr Branigan Madiehe HRContractsection@unisa.ac.za
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTORS)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF TEACHER EDUCATION
(Ref.NMasw/ E-tutor/Contr/CEDU/2023)
UNISA is the publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to open and distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance e-learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applicants for services as Online Tutors (E-tutors) on an independent contract basis.
General requirements:
Experience in teaching. (ODeL teaching experience will be an added advantage).
Qualifications as per specific requirements are determined by the College on the Unisa website.
E-Tutors will have the following duties:
• To deliver the content and the Pedagogy of the Subject.
• Provide students with online academic support.
• Teach the content and support students on an online platform.
• Manage students’ online learning experiences.
• Facilitate students’ online interactions with their peers.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as an E-tutor, you must meet the following requirements:
• Not be a Unisa Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
• Ongoing access to Internet connection at your own cost.
• Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g., Internet browsers, word processing etc.
• Only applicants with the relevant M.Ed./ Ph.D degree in Education and/or teaching experience will be considered.
• Please do not apply If you are currently appointed as a Unisa e-tutor or Teaching Assistant.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Advanced computer and Internet skills .e.g. no training will be provided in using office software packages, like: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams and other Internet sites.
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (students communication will mostly be text based via Unisa Moodle).
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centred learning.
• Friendly, patience and sensitive to diverse student population.
As an Independent Contractor you will:
• Not be regarded as an employee of Unisa.
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical aid, office space, equipment, leave (including sick leave), in terms of the UNISA conditions of service.
• Be expected to provide your own infrastructure e.g., your own computer, your own Internet access, workspace and any other office-related equipment.
• Work in your own time in completing online teaching tasks to a total of five days in a week (a minimum of an hour per day).
E-tutoring positions are available in the College of Education in the following Departments:
DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
Specific Requirements A qualified professional teacher. M.Ed. / Ph.D. in foundation phase.
Module ENC1501 English Teaching for communication.
Module EML1501 Emergent Literacy.
Module EMA1501 Emergent Mathematics.
Module MFP2601 Management in Foundation Phase.
Module LSK3701 Life Skills: Science & Technology in Foundation Phase.
Module LSP1501 Life skills: Physical Education, Creative Art & Music in Foundation Phase.
Module FMT3701 Foundation Phase Mathematics Teaching.
Module FLT3701 First Additional Language Teaching.
Module FPT3701 Foundation Phase Teaching.
Module RDF2601 Resource Development in Foundation Phase.
Module RFP2601 Reading in the Foundation Phase English.
Module HED2601 History of Education in Foundation Phase.
Module HLT3701 Home Language Teaching.
Module CHL2601 Children’s Literature.
Module CDE3701 Children Development.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Specific Requirements M.Ed./Ph.D. in Science/Natural Science or Technology Education
Module NST2602 Natural Science and Technology for the classroom 4
Module EED2601 Environmental Education
Module PSC1501 Practical Science for the Classroom
Module NST1502 Natural Science and Technology for Classroom II
Module CIC2601 Computer Integration in the Classroom
Module TMS3733 Teaching Technology in the Senior Phase
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
Specific Requirements: M.Ed./MSc/Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (with Mathematics as a major subject).
Module OPM1501 Orientation to Intermediate Phase Mathematics.
Module TMN3704 Teaching Mathematics in the intermediate phase
Module MAE201M Pre-Algebra and Algebra Education in Intermediate & Senior maths.
Module MAE202N Statistics Education in Intermediate and Senior Mathematics.
Module MAE204Q Technology and media in intermediate and senior phase.
Module MAE103L Measurement in Intermediate and Senior Mathematics.
Module MAE203P Basic Financial Mathematics in Intermediate and Senior Phase.
Module MAE104M Assessment in the Intermediate and Senior Mathematics
Module MAE101J Numbers and Operations in Intermediate and Senior Phase
Module MAE102K Spatial Development, Geometry and Trigonometry in Intermediate Senior Mathematics.
Module MTE1501 Mathematics for Teacher 1.
Module MTE1502 Mathematics for Intermediate Phase Teachers III: Space, Shape & Measurement In Intermediate Phase Mathematics.
Module MIP1501 Mathematics for Intermediate Phase Teachers I.
Module MIP1502 Mathematics for Intermediate Phase Teachers II.
Module MIP2601 Mathematics for Intermediate Phase Teachers III.
Module MIP2602 Mathematics for Intermediate Phase Teachers IV.
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STUDIES
Specific Requirements M.Ed./Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies
Module AED3701 Assessment in Education
Module OTE2601 Orientation to Teaching Economic & Management Sciences.
Module TMN3706 Teaching Social Sciences in Intermediate & Senior Phase.
Module TMS3714 Teaching History in FET phase
DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE
Specific Requirements: ICA1501: MA in Fine Arts, Creative Arts or Art Education/M.Ed. Creative Arts, Fine Arts with teaching experience/Art/Ph.D.
Module EST1501 Academic Proficiency in Education for Student Teachers.
Module ICA1501 Introduction to Creative Arts
To apply, you need to do the following:
1) Complete the form below (see the last page)
2) Please attach scanned certified copies of the following documents:
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of qualifications.
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of academic transcript.
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of your identity document/passport.
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of Marriage certificate or divorce decree.
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of your valid permit (foreign applicants).
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications.
4) The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided below
Gross Remuneration: R8380.12
Closing Date: 03 February 2023(Applications must be emailed before close of business at 16:00)
General Enquiries: Ms N Maswanganye: Tel: (012) 481 2706.
Mr T Maphala Tel: (012) 481 2857
The applications should be emailed to: CEDUETUTORS@unisa.ac.za.
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will have to undergo virtual interviews and thereafter they will attend online training that will equip them with all the relevant information to assist them to understand their roles. Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of tutoring is compulsory. Appointments will only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training.
UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
UNISA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to short- listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTORS)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
(Ref.TMaph/E-tutor/Contr/CEDU/2023)
UNISA is the publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to open and distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance e-learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applicants for services as Online Tutors (E-tutors) on an independent contract basis.
General requirements:
Experience in teaching. (ODeL teaching experience will be an added advantage).
Qualifications as per specific requirements are determined by the College on the Unisa website.
E-Tutors will have the following duties:
• To deliver the content and the Pedagogy of the Subject.
• Provide students with online academic and technical support.
• Teach the content and support students on an online platform.
• Manage students’ online learning experiences.
• Facilitate students’ online interactions with their peers.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as an E-tutor, you must meet the following requirements:
• Not be a Unisa Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
• Ongoing access to Internet connection at your own cost.
• Only applicants with the relevant M. Ed/Ph.D degree in Education and/or teaching experience will be considered.
• Please do not apply If you are currently appointed as a Unisa e-tutor or Teaching Assistant.
• Shortlisted candidates will have to undergo virtual interview and training.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Advanced computer and Internet skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages and Internet sites. e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint ,Outlook and MS Teams
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (students communication will mostly be text based via my Unisa and discussion forums).
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centred learning.
• Friendly, patience and sensitive to diverse student population.
As an Independent Contractor you will:
• Not be regarded as an employee of Unisa.
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical aid, office space, equipment, leave (including sick leave), in terms of the UNISA conditions of service.
• Be expected to provide your own infrastructure i.e., your own computer, your own Internet access, workspace and any other office-related equipment.
• Work in your own time in completing online teaching tasks to a total of five days in a week (a minimum of an hour per day).
E-tutoring positions are available in the College of Education in the following Departments:
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Specific Requirements: A qualified professional teacher M.Ed. /PhD or equivalent in Educational Leadership & Management
Module CMG3701 Classroom Management
Module TAM2601 The teacher as a classroom manager
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
Specific Requirements: A qualified professional teacher M.Ed. /Ph.D or equivalent in Educational Foundations
A background in the history of South African education system from the pre-colonial era to the present. Curriculum teacher professionalism and ethics.
Module: SAE3701 South African Education System
Module: EDS3701 Educational Studies
Module: PDU3701 Philosophy of Education
Module: SED2601 Sociology of Education
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Specific Requirements: A qualified professional teacher M.Ed. /PhD or equivalent in Inclusive Education
Module: DPP1501 Diversity, Pedagogy and Practice
Module: IEA1501 Inclusive Education Approaches
Module: INC3701 Inclusive Education
Module: IFP3701 Inclusive Education in the Foundation Phase
PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION
Specific Requirements: A qualified professional teacher
M.Ed. /PhD or equivalent
M. Ed Psychology
M. Ed / PhD Learner Support
Module: IPS1501 Introduction to personal and social wellbeing
Module: CAD1501 Child and Adolescent Development
Module: CSP2601 Care and support for personal and social wellbeing
Module: TMN3703 Teaching life skills
Module: TMS3722 Teaching life orientation in SP
Module: PED3701 Psychology of Education
Module: GCS1501 Guidance, Counselling and Life Skills Development
To apply, you need to do the following:
1) Complete the form below (see the last page)
2) Attach scanned certified copies of the following documents:
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of highest educational qualification.
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of academic transcript.
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of your identity document/passport.
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of your valid permit (foreign applicants).
- certified copy (within the previous three months) of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)
4) The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided below
Gross Remuneration: R8380.12
Closing Date: 03 February 2023 (Application must be emailed before close of business at 16:00)
General Enquiries: Ms N Maswanganye: Tel: (012) 481 2706.
Mr T Maphala Tel: (012) 481 2857
Applications should be emailed to: CEDUETUTORS@unisa.ac.za.
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will have to undergo virtual interviews and thereafter they will attend online training that will equip them with all the relevant information to assist them to understand their roles. Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of tutoring is compulsory. Appointments will only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training.
UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
UNISA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to short- listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.