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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
 

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ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (TEACHING ASSISTANT) 
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING 
(REF: Teaching Assistants/Contr/CSET 2025) 
Module: EUP1501-Ethical Information and Communication 
Technologies for Development Solutions (CSET-Signature Module) 
 
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 Teaching Assistant 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. 
 
Teaching Assistants 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. 
• Respond to students’ queries within 48 hours. 
• Mark and provide online feedback to students on their assignments 
 
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as a Teaching Assistant, 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/PhD 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 Moodle 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) (including marking). 
 
Teaching Assistant positions are available in the College of Science Engineering and Technology in the following Department: 
Department of Computer Science (EUP1501) 
Specific Requirements PhD (NQF 10) with qualification/s that is/are within UNISA College of Science Engineering and  Technology qualifications will be preferred. 
 
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. 
3) Comprehensive curriculum vitae. 
4) The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided below 
 
Gross Remuneration: R R18060.80 
 
Closing Date: 13 September 2024 (Application has to be emailed before close of business at 16:00) 
 
General Enquiries: Mr Emanuel Mashimbye: Tel: 011 471 3678/078 050 1050 
 
The applications should be emailed to: CSETETUTOR@unisa.ac.za
 
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will have to undergo a virtual interview and training. Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of Teaching Assistant is compulsory. Appointments will only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training. 
 
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities
 
We welcome applications from persons with disabilities
 
UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.






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PORTFOLIO: REGISTRAR REGIONAL SERVICES (EASTERN CAPE) GQEBERHA REGIONAL SERVICE CENTRE 
LIBRARY ASSISTANT X 1 
SIX (6) MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT 
Ref EC/LibraryAssistant/P10/AM2024 
The purpose of this post is to deliver information resources and equipment services as well as providing access as well as providing access to Library information resources to clients and answering general enquiries. 
 
Minimum Qualification, Requirements and Experience 
  • Grade 12 plus three years of relevant experience; OR 
  • Three-year degree or equivalent and two years of relevant experience 
 
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 
  • Library delivery methods / channels 
  • Identification of sources for information resources 
  • Basic technical knowledge and understanding of use of equipment e.g. PC’s photocopiers, printers etc. 
  • Use of Library system for basic searches 
  • Computer literacy 
  • Interpersonal skills and relationship management 
  • Communication skills, record keeping and service orientated 
  • Honesty and integrity 
  • Respect for colleagues and clients 
  • Student / service focused 
  • Accountability and responsibility 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’S) 
  • Delivery of information resources and equipment services and provision of access to clients 
  • Promote Library Services and educate clients on use of information resources 
  • Communication and Liaison 
  • Service to clients and performance of searches 
 
Assumption of duty: As soon as possbile 
Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position 
Closing date: 03 September 2024 
Enquiries: 043 709 0424 Ms A Manyisa (EC HR) 
041 392 0115 Mr Z Mantewu (Branch Librarian) 
 
Applications must be submitted to the following Email Address: hr-easterncape@unisa.ac.za
 
  • The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied by a COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of; 
    • All educational qualifications, 
    • Identity document; and 
    • proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications(if applicable) 
  • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided. 
  • The prescribed application form obtainable from https://staff.unisa.ac.za/sites/intranet/default/Departments/Human-Resources-(HR)/Vacancies
  • 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 and other applicable legislation. 
 
We welcome applications from Persons with Disabilities
 
All applications should reach UNISA on or before the closing date at 16h00.
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 2 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.