This is a remote position. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented and independent External Moderator to ensure fairness, validity, and consistency in MSI’s assessment processes. This role strengthens the integrity of assessment design and marking practices across our online programmes.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities outlined below are indicative of the role and may evolve in accordance with business needs. 1. Pre-Assessment Moderation ​

• Review assessment briefs before release (where applicable).
• Ensure alignment between assessment tasks and module learning outcomes.
• Evaluate clarity, fairness, and cognitive level of assessment tasks.
• Recommend revisions where necessary.

2. Post-Assessment Moderation

• Moderate a representative sample of marked assessments.
• Verify correct application of marking rubrics.
• Confirm fairness and consistency across cohorts.
• Recommend remarking or corrective action where required.

3. Quality Assurance & Standards

• Confirm internal moderation processes were followed.
• Identify inconsistencies or systemic issues in marking.
• Support continuous improvement of assessment quality.

4. Reporting & Governance

• Submit moderation reports per module per cycle.
• Indicate approval, conditional approval, or required corrective action.
• Escalate significant concerns to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Requirements

Requirements

• Honours Degree minimum (master’s preferred) in relevant discipline.
• Subject matter expertise.
• Experience in assessment and moderation within higher education.
• Strong understanding of academic quality assurance principles.

Independence Requirements

• May not be employed by MasterStart, MasterStart Institute or MasterStart SA.
• May not be the primary lecturer of the module moderated.
• Must declare conflicts of interest.
• Must operate independently and objectively.

Engagement Terms

• Contract-based appointment (per assessment cycle or annual contract).
• Remote engagement with attendance at virtual governance meetings as required.
• Fee per module moderated (experience dependent).
• Paid upon submission of approved moderation report.
• Remote (South Africa)