UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA) ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTORS) COLLEGE OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES (Ref. DTjika.etutorCEMS/Dec2024) 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. • Willingness to take the module-specific assessment and tutor development training. 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 DSC2608 Applied Quantitative Modelling 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 1 ECS1601 Macroeconomics ECS2601 Microeconomics 2 ECS2605 South African Financial System ECS3701 Monetary Economics ECS3705 History of Economic Thought Specific Requirements: 1. Masters degree (M.Com) / Doctoral Degree in Economics. 2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a module-specific assessment for the designated module, a 75% pass rate is required. 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. 2. Shortlisted candidates will be required to write a module assessment for the designated module. 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. 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: 3) Comprehensive curriculum vitae. 4) NB; The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided. 5) Merge and name attached e.g. Name and surnames Gross Remuneration: R 8760.38 Closing Date: 14 July 2023 at 16:00 General Enquiries: Mr MD Tjikana: Tel: (012) 481 2913 Applications should be emailed to: Use link below for record purposes: E-Tutor application form and forward your CV and certified copies of your qualifications to email provided next to College Department https://forms.office.com/r/pFmx2D4zCx • Finance, Risk Management and Banking: frmb.cemsetutors@unisa.ac.za • Economics: ecs.cemsetutors@unisa.ac.za • Decision Sciences: dcs.cemsetutors@unisa.ac.za. Assumption of duty: The shortlisted 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. DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY AND SERVICES DIRECTORATE: LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES POSITION: TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST (P8) (MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS) (REF: LIB/INFSER/TECH/APP/SPEC/P8/2023/MC) The Purpose: To implement, administer and maintain all Library applications and technologies that enable the Library and Information Services to deliver services. Requirements • Grade 12 (Matric) plus bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Library and Information Science. • Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in a Library environment. Recommendation • It is highly recommended that interested candidates be affiliated members of the professional body: Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA). Technical Competencies • Knowledge and technical understanding of library packages and Web applications e.g. database architecture, indexing, bibliographic standards, web design, etc. • Knowledge and technical understanding of library systems • Knowledge and contextual understanding of the library business • Knowledge and understanding of non-standard software in the Library • Knowledge and high-level technical understanding of the University technical infrastructure and standards • Basic knowledge and technical understanding of the operating systems used by packages and databases in the Library • Project management principles • Basic knowledge and understanding of SLA principles Behavioural Competencies • Analytical thinking i.e., identifies the critical issues; draws logical conclusions; follow-up on related issues to check if further problems exist; breaks down issues and problems into component parts to isolate the root cause. • Logical reasoning i.e., interprets and translates requirements into a clear, concise specification; backs-up statements with supporting evidence; justifies decisions with reasons base on facts e.g., documentation • Learning orientated i.e., investigates and understands his / her environment; assimilates knowledge and new skills at every opportunity; pursues new ideas and trends • Initiative i.e., is pro-active; ensures implementation of good ideas; thinks independently; sets own objectives. • Results orientation i.e., efficient delivery of outputs to customers; project goals and objectives are met; treats obstacles as opportunities or challenges • Lateral thinking i.e., brainstorms freely; builds on others’ ideas by actively seeking alternative points of view; introduces novel ideas • Collaborative i.e., creates and maintains effective relationships with others in establishing win-win partnerships, trust and shared purposes; maintains objectivity; willing to share knowledge; approachable; uses appropriate approach to other people DUTIES • Administers, monitors and maintains all Library applications and technologies • Provides support to all primary users of Library applications and technologies • Identifies, investigates, integrates and implements new Library applications and functionality Assumption of duty: As soon as possible Salary: Remuneration is commensurate with the responsibilities attached to the Position Closing date: 14 July 2023 Enquiries: (012) 429 2801 (Ms M Chetty: HR Staffing and Client Services) Applications must be emailed to chettm@unisa.ac.za • Vacancies can be viewed on http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies • The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of; ▪ all educational qualifications, ▪ academic transcripts/records; ▪ identity document; and ▪ proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable) • The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present line manager. • The prescribed application form (APPLICATION FOR A PERMANENT ADMINISTRATIVE OR PROFESSIONAL POST) is obtainable from the above-mentioned website. • 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 Applications must be emailed to nyalumm@unisa.ac.za All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
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