Assessor and moderator application
Criteria for registration as an assessor with SASSETA
It is important to note that we only accept the following applications for this kind of registration:
- The re-registration of assessors and moderators where registration has expired.
- New applications for assessors and moderators that are affiliated with a SASSETA-accredited provider.
- New applications for assessors and moderators that are affiliated with new Training Provider accreditation applications.
The assessor should meet the following criteria:
- Have been deemed competent and certified for the generic Assessor Unit Standard (Unit Standard 115753 – Conduct outcomes-based assessment) by an ETDP SETA accredited provider
- Have a qualification at least one NQF level higher than the qualification/s or unit standard/s applied for AND/OR
- Have work experience related to the qualification/s or unit standard/s which contributed to the assessor’s subject matter expertise AND/OR
- Have an endorsement from the relevant professional body, where applicable
- Experience and expertise associated with assessment of education and training is deemed an advantage
Criteria for registration as a moderator with SASSETA
The moderator should meet the following criteria:
- Be registered with SASSETA as an assessor
- Have been deemed competent and certified for the generic Moderator Unit Standard (Unit Standard 115759 – Conduct moderation of outcomes-based assessment) by an ETDP SETA accredited provider
- Have experience in outcomes-based assessment
SASSETA reserves the right to request additional information from an applicant during the evaluation.
Assessor / Moderator Registration Process
- Complete the SASSETA Registration application form (Click here to access the form)
- Attach all relevant and supporting documentation
- Submit the application and supporting documentation to the SASSETA Processing and Quality Assurance department
- If you will be assessing any of the Professional Body/Quality Assurance Partner qualifications, you will need to attach a letter of recommendation from the relevant Professional Body with your application form
- When the application form has been evaluated against the set criteria, assessors will be notified in writing and issued with a registration certificate, registration number, and requirements for continued registration
List of supporting documents
Electronic copies of the following documents must be uploaded as part of the application process:
- Statement of Results issued by ETDP SETA
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications
- Letter of endorsement issued by the professional body, where applicable
- Certified copy of identify document / passport / other proof of identity
De-registration process
SASSETA will de-register assessors for the following reasons:
- If an assessor has breached the code of conduct and compromised the integrity of the learner achievements
- Where an assessor has assessed outside of the scope of registration
- Where an assessor has requested de-registration
Should an assessor be de-registered for misconduct, the following bodies or authorities could be informed:
- SASSETA’s Chief Executive Officer
- Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (Click here)
- South African Qualifications Authority (Click here)
- Department of Higher Education and Training (Click here)
- Any relevant Quality Assurance Bodies
SASSETA appeals process
Assessors who have been de-registered or have not been granted registration may appeal against the decision by:
- Submitting a written notice of appeal to the PQA Director within 10 working days of the decision
- The Appellant has a further 10 working days to submit a statement setting out the grounds for the appeal, accompanied by the relevant documentation, to the PQA Director
- The appeal will be forwarded to SASSETA Appeals Committee who will consider the evidence and make decisions to either accept or reject the appellant’s claim
- The PQA Director will communicate the Committee’s decision to the appellant in writing and thereafter, the appellant may submit a further appeal to QCTO
Contact details for Assessor/Moderator application
Contact Person | Responsibility | Email Address |
Mmasello Makgalemele | Programme Evaluation & Extension of scope & Qualification Development | Mmakgalemele@sasseta.org.za |
Annalene Bezuidenhout | Accreditation & re-accreditation | abezuidenhout@sasseta.org.za |
Nonkululeko Shabalala | Assessor registration & re-registration | nshabalala@sasseta.org.za |
Mulalo Malise | Moderator registration & re-registration | mmalise@sasseta.org.za |
Refilwe Mokome | Verification | Mmokome@sasseta.org.za |
Hope Mohammed | Certification & Reprint & SP02 | hmohammed@sasseta.org.za |