INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (EXTERNAL MARKERS, REMARKERS AND EXTERNAL MODERATORS)

DEPARTMENT OF PRIVATE LAW

SCHOOL OF LAW
COLLEGE OF LAW
44x MARKERS
REF/CLAW/PRIVATELAW/SMT - 102023

Assessment is an integral part of curriculum development as outlined in the Curriculum Policy. During curriculum development, an assessment strategy is developed that
is aligned to the ODeL Policy and strategy of UNISA. Assessment can have different focuses, namely to:
• improve the quality of students’ learning experiences by focusing on significant knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, and providing motivation to work through
the material through tasks and feedback, known as assessment for learning.
• b) focus on the ability to transfer knowledge to new contexts and to apply knowledge in specific contexts in line with the NQF level descriptors and other taxonomies
of learning.
• c) focus on programmatic and graduate attributes and critical cross-field outcomes in assessment of learning.
• d) make academic judgements related to diagnostics, placements competence, progression and/or qualification completion; and as a feedback mechanism to
improve curricula, known as assessment of learning; and to
• e) create opportunities for students to engage with the content, with their context, with the lecturer and with fellow students (Unisa Assessment Policy, 2011).

The Department of Private Law is inviting suitable applicants for providing assessment services to be appointed as independent contractors (markers, remarkers and
moderators) on a yearly basis. The purpose of these positions are to appoint competent and suitable candidates to complete and execute assessment task professionally
and ethically align to the Assessment Policy and Guidelines.

Requirements:

• An LLM degree in any field of law

• At least 3-years teaching experience (primary or secondary) or relevant experience in the education field (TVET College /University)

Duties:
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• Complete and execute assessment task professionally
• Comply and adhere to all Unisa tuition, assessment and examination and plagiarism policies and guidelines
• Act in the ethical and professional manner dealing with all assessment tasks
• Execute duties as stipulated in contract and task agreement
• Marking of assessment tasks fairly and consistently
• Meet deadlines of allocated assessment task
 • Attend markers meeting and submit marking reports timeously
• Maintain confidentiality of all assessment tasks

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Basic knowledge of the discipline applying for

• Basic knowledge of assessment and assessment practices
• Basic knowledge of marking and procedures
• Basic knowledge of constructive feedback on assessment tasks
• Basic knowledge of academic dishonesty and plagiarism
• Knowledge of teamwork/leadership skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
• Must be honest / ethical and show empathy when required to mark assessment tasks
• Must have good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Must be service orientated (Actively looking for ways to help and support lecturer or students)
• Must have good time management skills
• Ability to resolve conflict and maintain confidentiality of all assessment tasks
• Ability to work under pressure with adherence to deadlines

Recommendations:
• Computer and Internet skills
• Have own desktop computer or laptop and internet connectivity (no computers or data bundles will be provided)
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English
• Digital literacy skills – competent in ICT and online learning environments
• Experience in online marking tools or software or LMS (Moodle will be an advantage)
• Commitment to marking and meeting deadlines for all assessments
• Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students

To apply please fill the application form by clicking this link hhttps://forms.office.com/r/v2bavss9VJ and submit the following documents via e-mail.

1) An application letter indicating willingness to mark assignments and/or exam scripts for any of the modules listed below.
2) Comprehensive UPDATED and signed curriculum vitae (most recent)
3) Only a certified copy of the HIGHEST qualification as per requirement
4) Certified copy of ID/Passport and valid visa

Please write the module code of the module you are applying for on the subject line of the e-mail.
Note: The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one PDF) to the email provided below.
Email applications to the attention of [email protected]

Assumption of duty: The candidates will have to undergo an interview (either face-to-face or Microsoft Teams) and online Moodle training sessions. Completion
of the prescribed training on various aspects of Marking on the Moodle platform is compulsory.

Closing date: 17 October 2023

Independent Contractor (MARKER, REMARKER and EXTERNAL MODERATOR) positions are available in the modules listed in the Department of Private
Law

Module Code Module Name Purpose of Module Name of Department/School Etc.

Bachelor of Laws
PVL2601 Family Law The purpose of this module is to equip students with knowledge, skills, Private Law
attitudes and competencies to analyse and critically evaluate legal material
(the Constitution, legislation, case law and academic opinion) relating to family
law in order to formulate legal arguments and to apply their knowledge to
practical problems that simulate real-life situations. The module incorporates
pluralism of family laws and aspects of Africanisation and indigenisation of
family law. The module also incorporates principles relating to transformative
constitutionalism, Ubuntu, social responsibility, graduateness, and
humanisation in the context of family law.
PVL2602 Law of Succession To equip students with knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to Private Law
analyse and critically evaluate legal material (the Constitution, legislation, case
law and academic opinion) relating to law of succession in order to formulate
legal arguments and to apply their knowledge to practical problems.
PVL3701 Property Law The purpose of this module is for students to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes Private Law
and competencies to analyse and solve problems relating to the general
principles of the law of property, as well as basic research skills in the practice
of law. The module incorporates principles relating to transformative
constitutionalism, Ubuntu, social responsibility, graduateness and
humanisation within the context of the law of property.
PVL3702 Law of Contract The purpose of this module is students to gain knowledge, insight and Private Law
competencies to analyse and solve problems relating to the general principles
of the law of contract and selected aspects of the law of obligations, as well as
basic research skills in the practice of law. The module also incorporates
principles or aspects relating to transformative constitutionalism, Ubuntu,
social responsibility, graduateness, and humanisation in the context of contract
law.
PVL3703 Law of Delict The purpose of this module is for students to gain knowledge, skills, attitudes Private Law
and competencies to analyse and solve problems relating to the general
principles of the law of delict and specific forms of delict, as well as basic
 research skills in the practice of law. This module seeks to incorporate aspects
of Constitutional transformation and Ubuntu. It also encourages and promotes
engagement with critical core delictual principles from a constitutional
perspective.
PVL3704 Unjustified The purpose of this module is to equip students with knowledge of and insight Private Law
Enrichment and into the law of unjustified enrichment and estoppel to enable them to solve
Estoppel problems relating to unjustified enrichment and estoppel within the broader
context of the law of obligations, as well as basic research skills in the practice
of law.
LPL4801 Law of Sale and The purpose of this module is for students to gain knowledge, insight and Private Law
Lease competencies to analyse and solve problems relating to the law of sale and
lease, as well as basic research skills in the practice of law. This module
contains aspects of transformative Constitutionalism as expressed in certain
legislation, such as the Consumer Protection Act 68 0f 2008, National Credit
Act 34 of 2005 and Rental Housing Act 50 of 1999.
LPL4802 Law of Damages To equip students with knowledge of, and insight into the law of damages from Private Law
conceptualization of loss to the award of damages. A secondary purpose, not
least important, is to equip students with basic research skills in the practice of
law.
LPL4804 Conveyancing To equip students with professional competence and research skills in Private Law
conveyancing law relating to the drafting, evaluation and registration of
conventional deeds required for the lawful creation and transfer of ownership
and other real rights in land in South Africa.
LPL4805 Notarial Law To equip students with knowledge, skills and competencies to analyse and Private Law
solve problems relating to, and basic research skills in, selected aspects of
notarial practice in South Africa.

Lefa S Ntsoane
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Name (CoD: )

Prof Angelo Dube

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Name (School Director: )

Prof Olaotse J Kole

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Name (Executive Dean: )