Academic Module Guide Updater & Moderator - Local Government

Listing reference: manco_000830

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 February 2026

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Durban

Contract: Freelance

EE position: No

MANCOSA, a DHET registered and CHE accredited private Higher Education distance provider, offering Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications, has/have the following independent contractor vacancies available: Academic Module Guide Updater & Moderator - Local Government

We are seeking independent contractors with expertise in local government and public sector management, including project management, finance, and human resource management within municipal contexts. Candidates should also have knowledge of the fundamentals of local governance, disaster management, and ethics and professionalism in public administration. The role involves moderating and guiding learning to ensure practical understanding, compliance with governance standards, and the development of competent local government professionals.

CORE PURPOSE:

The Module Guide Writer develops content aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided by MANCOSA.

The Module Guide Moderator ensures content is aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided by MANCOSA.

• The Module Guide Updater ensures content aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided by MANCOSA by updating the existing content to align to current industry standards.
• The Module Guide Moderator ensures content is aligned to the module outcomes and associated assessment criteria as per the requirements provided by MANCOSA.

• Qualification (with extensive academic experience) or
• A relevant Masters NQF Level 09 qualification (with extensive academic experience) or
• A relevant Honours or Postgraduate qualification (with extensive academic experience)

• 2-5 years Academic experience
• Module Guide Updating or Moderation experience

• Knowledge of the South African Higher Education Regulatory Framework
• Ability to work within pre-determined time frames and meet deadlines
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in academic writing
• Proficient in the use of technological systems
• Possess a high level of ethics
• Knowledge of Bloom's Taxonomy verbs and SAQA Level descriptors