South Africa: Assessment Consultant (Postgraduate)

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB To enhance student and staff support within the faculty by providing consultative guidance, facilitating effective problem-solving and change management, and ensuring the accurate and efficient execution of assessment and graduation processes for the assigned Faculty/ies, the Assessment and Graduation Section, and the broader Academic Administration where required. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Liaising and providing guidance to staff, students and relevant external stakeholders regarding assessment and related institutional policies and procedures. Administer assessment and graduation processes. Briefing and orientation of internal and external stakeholders with regards to assessment and graduation protocols and procedures. Plan, organize and execute final assessments functions for allocated faculties/campus. Ensure integrity and security of assessment/examination processes. Coordinate the viewing and remarking of assessment/examination scripts. Administer the appointment of external moderators/examiners and ensuring internal and external moderation is conducted according to approved protocols and procedures. Implement policies, procedures and rules of assessment by ensuring adherence and providing guidance to staff and students. CORE COMPETENCIES Extensive knowledge and understanding of university and assessment rules, policies, procedures and systems and ability to consistently implement all of the above. Extensive verbal and written communication skills. Strong computer skills as well as a good knowledge of the ITS and other relevant systems. Strong ability to manage and perform functions concurrently. Strong ability to work independently within a diverse team. Strong ability to take initiative in problem solving. REQUIREMENTS In order to be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess: A suitable M 3 qualification. Three years relevant experience at a Higher Education Institution in an examination or academic administration environment. Candidates would be required to avail themselves for specific skills testing which could inform or contribute to the shortlisting and interview processes. DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University’s employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 13 March 2026.