Tutors

Tutors are support staff who assist the TA and lectures in courses by helping students. They are paid according to the UCT HR rates (assistance mode) on a claim-basis.

Tutor Eligibility

In order to be eligible as a tutor, the following generally applies. It may be different in particular courses, so be sure to talk with the TA or course convenor.

1. Only registered students can be appointed as tutors.
2. Appoint Tutors two levels up from your course (this may be course dependent).
3. Tutors should indicate on the Tutor Application form their AYOS (Year of Study. It can’t be more than AYOS 4). If they are straddling two years, then their AYOS will be the lower year.
4. If you're a foreign student, ensure your study visa doesn't expire earlier than 31st December of that year.

Application Process

1. Tutor Application Form
2. HR101 - Personal Details Form – Ensure the forms are signed and they leave nothing out.
   1. If a Tutor worked at UCT before, they should indicate their staff/employee number and tax number on the HR101 form.
3. Attach SA ID (both sides of credit card ID)
4. Foreign Students to attach a copy of Passport and Study Visa
5. Attach a stamped letter from the bank (confirmation of banking details)

Claim Forms

Claim forms are required to be submitted once a month for the hours worked. For details on auto-generating claim forms, see Admin Scripts and the Specific Tutor Claim form Script on GitHub.