Occupational Health and Safety Moderator

Occupational Health and Safety Moderator

Who is Skills Academy?

Skills Academy is a fully accredited online learning institute with many years of experience in distance and online education. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality educational products and learner support. Our success is built on teamwork and our core values: integrity, loyalty, space to grow, generosity, and personal responsibility.

If you align with our values and are passionate about education and assessment quality, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Occupational Health and Safety Moderator to join our Academic Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for moderating marked assessments and quality-assuring assessment practices for Occupational Health and Safety programmes, ensuring alignment with the requirements of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and relevant HWSETA standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Environmental Health, Risk Management, SHEQ Management, or a closely related field
• Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, workplace safety compliance, and safety management systems
• Minimum 5 years industry experience in Occupational Health and Safety
• Registered HWSETA Assessor certificate (mandatory)
• Registered Moderator HWSETA certificate (mandatory)
• Previous moderation experience within an accredited training, education, or distance learning environment (mandatory)
• Sound understanding of QCTO/SETA moderation requirements and assessment quality assurance principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines across marking cycles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online communication platforms
• Passion for education and academic quality assurance

Advantageous

• Previous lecturing, tutoring, or training experience
• Experience working with distance learning or online education
• Experience moderating QCTO-aligned occupational qualifications specifically

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Moderate marked assignments and Portfolios of Evidence (POEs) to verify the accuracy, consistency, and fairness of marking against approved memoranda and assessment criteria
• Sample and review a representative selection of marked scripts/POEs per marking cycle, in line with internal and QCTO sampling requirements
• Provide detailed, constructive feedback and corrective guidance to markers and lecturers where discrepancies or inconsistencies are identified
• Verify that assessment tools and instruments align with QCTO unit standards and qualification requirements prior to use
• Compile and submit moderation reports for internal quality assurance and QCTO/SETA compliance purposes
• Flag and escalate marking inconsistencies, assessment design flaws, or accreditation compliance risks to the Academic Manager
• Maintain accurate moderation records in line with accreditation and audit requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assessment tools, marking guidelines, and moderation processes

Additional Information

• Location: Remote
• Company: Skills Academy
• Job Type: Part-time, Contract / Freelance
• Rate: R 50 per Script moderated
• Work Remotely: Yes

Availability: Immediate

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter to ingrid@skillsacademy.edu.za

Reference: OHS Moderator

Closing Date: 05/08/2026

Pay: R500,00 - R5 500,00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellville South, Western Cape