UNISA is the publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to open and distance education. In
keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance e-learning tertiary institution
offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applicants for
services as Online Tutors (E-tutors) on an independent contract basis.
General requirements:
Experience in teaching. (ODeL teaching experience will be an added advantage).
Qualifications as per specific requirements are determined by the College on the Unisa website.
E-Tutors will have the following duties:
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• To deliver the content and the Pedagogy of the Subject.
• Provide students with online academic and technical support.
• Teach the content and support students on an online platform.
• Manage students’ online learning experiences.
• Facilitate students’ online interactions with their peers.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as an E-tutor, you must meet the following requirements:
• Not be a Unisa Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
• Ongoing access to Internet connection at your own cost.
• Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Internet browsers, word
processing etc.
• Only applicants with the relevant M. Ed/PhD qualifications and teaching experience will be
considered.
• Please do not apply If you are currently appointed as a Unisa e-tutor or Teaching Assistant.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Advanced computer and Internet skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages,
Internet sites or emails.
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (students communication will mostly be
text based via my Unisa and discussion forums).
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centred learning.
• Friendly, patience and sensitive to diverse student population.
As an Independent Contractor you will:
• Not be regarded as an employee of Unisa.
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical aid, office space, equipment, leave (including sick
leave), in terms of the UNISA conditions of service.
• Be expected to provide your own infrastructure i.e. your own computer, your own Internet access,
workspace, and any other office-related equipment.
• Work in your own time in completing online teaching tasks to a total of five days in a week (a
minimum of an hour per day).
E-tutoring positions are available in the College of Education in the following Departments:
Department of Early Childhood Education & Development
Specific Requirements A qualified professional teacher.
M.Ed. / Ph.D. in foundation phase.
Module ENC1501 English Teaching for communication.
Module EML1501 Emergent Literacy.
Module EMA1501 Emergent Mathematics.
Module MFP2601 Management in Foundation Phase.
Module LSK3701 Life Skills: Science & Technology in Foundation Phase.
Module LSP1501 Life skills: Physical Education, Creative Art & Music in Foundation
Phase.
Module FMT3701 Foundation Phase Mathematics Teaching.
Module FLT3701 First Additional Language Teaching.
Module FPT3701 Foundation Phase Teaching.
Module RDF2601 Resource Development in Foundation Phase.
Module RFP2601 Reading in the Foundation Phase English.
Module HED2601 History of Education in Foundation Phase.
Module HLT3701 Home Language Teaching.
Module CHL2601 Children’s Literature.
Module CDE3701 Children Development.
Department of Science and Technology Education
Specific Requirements M.Ed./Ph.D. in Science/Natural Science or Technology Education
Module NST2602 Natural Science and Technology for the classroom 4
Module EED2601 Environmental Education
Module PSC1501 Practical Science for the Classroom
Module NST1502 Natural Science and Technology for Classroom II
Module CIC2601 Computer Integration in the Classroom
Module TMS3733 Teaching Technology in the Senior Phase
Department of Mathematics Education
Specific Requirements: M.Ed. MSc/Ph.D. in Mathematics Education (with mathematics as a major
subject).
Module OPM1501 Orientation to Intermediate Phase Mathematics.
Module TMN3704 Teaching Mathematics in the intermediate phase
Module MTE1501 Mathematics for teacher 1.
Module MTE1502 Mathematics for Intermediate Phase Teachers III: Space, Shape &
Measurement In Intermediate Phase Mathematics.
Module MIP1501 Mathematics for Intermediate Phase Teachers I.
Module MIP1502 Mathematics for Intermediate Phase Teachers II.
Module MIP2601 Mathematics for Intermediate Phase Teachers III.
Module MIP2602 Mathematics for Intermediate Phase Teachers IV.
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies
Specific Requirements M.Ed./Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies
Module AED3701 Assessment in Education
Module OTE2601 Orientation to Teaching Economic & Management Sciences.
Module TMN3706 Teaching Social Sciences in Intermediate & Senior Phase.
Module TMS3714 Teaching History in FET phase
Department of Language Education, Arts and Culture
Specific Requirements M.Ed./Ph.D. in Language Education
Module EST1501 Academic Proficiency in Education for Student Teachers.
Module ICA1501 Introduction to Creative Arts
To apply, you need to do the following:
1) Complete the form below (see the last page)
2) Please attach scanned certified copies of the following documents:
o certified copy (within the previous three months) of qualifications.
o certified copy (within the previous three months) of academic transcript.
o certified copy (within the previous three months) of your identity document/passport.
o certified copy (within the previous three months) of Marriage certificate or divorce
decree.
o certified copy (within the previous three months) of your valid permit (foreign
applicants).
o certified copy (within the previous three months) of SAQA verification of foreign
qualifications.
3) Comprehensive curriculum vitae.
4) The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email
provided below
Gross Remuneration: R9711.00
Closing Date: 31 May 2024 (Applications must be emailed before close of business at 16:00)
General Enquiries: Ms N Maswanganye: Tel: (012) 481 2706.
Mr T Maphala Tel: (012) 481 2857
The applications should be emailed to: CEDUETUTORS@unisa.ac.za.
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will have to undergo interviews and online training
Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of tutoring is compulsory. Appointments will
only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training.
UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.
Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable
legislation.
UNISA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to short- listed
candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
