Role Description This is a remote position. Lyceum College invites applications from qualified and experienced academic professionals to serve as External Moderators within the Faculty of Commerce. Moderators play a critical quality assurance role by independently evaluating assessments, marking processes and academic standards across all Commerce qualifications offered by the College. Moderators ensure that assessments are: - Fair - Reliable - Valid - Aligned with NQF level expectations - Consistent with institutional and regulatory quality assurance requirements They also mentor internal academic staff and contribute to continuous improvement in assessment practices. Please note: Individuals appointed as External Moderators may not simultaneously serve as Module Leaders in the same programme or qualification. Subject Areas Requiring Moderators - Management and Leadership - Management Principles and Techniques - Strategy and Problem Solving - Strategic Management - Corporate Social Responsibility - Human Resource Management - Corporate Governance - Economics - Labour relations - Operations, Logistics and Quality - Operations Management - Logistics Management - Supply Chain Management - Total Quality Management - Statistical Process Control - Risk Management (Quality Management stream) - Finance and Accounting - Cost and Management Accounting - Financial Management - Introduction to Finance - Financial Accounting - Introduction to Mathematics - Taxation - Internal Auditing - Introduction to Statistics - Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship - Business Communication - Business Ethics - Business Law - Marketing Management - Marketing and Sales Management - Entrepreneurship - Public Relations - Business Management - Business Research - Public Administration and Governance - Public Management - Public Personnel Management - Local Government Management - Public Policy Analysis - Public Law - Office, ICT and Administrative Studies - Office Management (WIL) - Law and Procedure of Meetings - Concepts of Management Computing - Management of Information Systems - Administrative Practice - Information Systems - Analytical Techniques - Project Management - Project Management - Project Management Costing - Project Management (WIL module) - Research and Postgraduate Studies - Research Methodology Key Responsibilities - Pre-Assessment Moderation - Review draft exam papers, and other assessments for academic currency, relevance and quality. - Evaluate alignment between assessment tasks, marking rubrics and module learning outcomes. - Confirm appropriate cognitive demand aligned with the NQF level. - Recommend improvements to structure, clarity, accuracy and academic rigour. - Post-Assessment Moderation - Review samples of marked scripts across achievement levels. - Confirm accuracy, fairness and consistency of marking. - Identify irregularities or risks relating to assessment or academic integrity. - Recommend remarking where necessary. - Mentorship and Academic Support - Provide developmental feedback to Module Leaders and internal examiners. - Advise on assessment design, marking practices and academic quality. - Participate in assessment review activities when required. - Reporting and Compliance - Submit detailed moderation reports within stipulated timelines. - Highlight areas of concern and propose corrective measures. - Support the College in fulfilling its quality assurance obligations. Requirements - A relevant Master’s degree in a Commerce-related field. - At least 3 years’ experience in teaching and assessment in higher education. - Demonstrable experience in assessment design and moderation. - Strong understanding of CHE standards, NQF levels and HE regulatory frameworks. - Excellent analytical, academic writing and communication skills. - Ability to provide impartial, developmental and evidence-based feedback. - Access to a reliable laptop and internet connection. Added Advantage - Doctorate in the relevant discipline. - Experience moderating for private higher education institutions. - Familiarity with distance learning and online teaching environments. - Prior involvement in external higher education quality assurance processes. Application Process - A cover letter indicating the thematic clusters/modules they wish to moderate. - A comprehensive CV including full academic and professional experience. - Certified copies of all qualifications. - Academic transcripts for all completed qualifications. - A summary of previous moderation or assessment experience. Applications must be submitted via email to commerceaf@lyceum.edu.za . Only complete applications will be considered.