Examination Assistants (x270) and Quality Assurers (x1058) Needed!

Examination Assistants (x270) and Quality Assurers (x1058) Needed!

The Gauteng Department of Education is excited to offer short-term opportunities for 270 Examination Assistants and 1,058 Quality Assurers to support the 2025 examination process. Be part of a dynamic team ensuring the integrity of Gauteng’s education system!

Position Overview

• Department: Gauteng Department of Education

• Directorate: Examinations Management

• Positions:

  • Examination Assistant (270 vacancies)

  • Quality Assurer (1,058 vacancies)

• Locations:

  • Examination Assistants: District and Head Offices (see Reference Numbers below)

  • Quality Assurers: Various Marking Centres (see table below)

• Package: As per applicable Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) rates

• Contract Duration: Short-term (linked to 2025 examination period)

Reference Numbers for Examination Assistants

Reference Number	Location
HO25	Head Office
GN25	Gauteng North
GW25	Gauteng West
TN25	Tshwane North
TS25	Tshwane South
GE25	Gauteng East
EN25	Ekurhuleni North
SE25	Sedibeng East
SW25	Sedibeng West
JE25	Johannesburg East
JN25	Johannesburg North
JS25	Johannesburg South
JC25	Johannesburg Central
JW25	Johannesburg West
TW25	Tshwane West
ES25	Ekurhuleni South

Marking Centres for Quality Assurers

Marking Centre	Number of Positions
Afrikaans Seuns Hoerskool	24
Hoerskool President	24
Allen Glen High School	24
Nokuthula Special School	24
Bracken High School	24
Hoerskool Florida	24
Hoerskool Alberton	24
Hoerskool Birchleigh	24
Hoerskool Dinamika	24
Hoerskool Linden	24
Jeppe Boys High School	24
Parktown Boys High School	24
Queens High School	24
UJ Metropolitan High School	24
West Ridge High School	24
Rand Girls High School	24
Rand Park Ridge High School	24
Hoerskool Elspark	24

Primary Functions

Examination Assistants (District & Head Offices)

• Receive, check, control, and scan scripts daily.

• Verify script counts and marksheets per batch, subject, paper, and session.

• Address discrepancies and ensure proper documentation.

• Tag and pack scripts with correct marking venue labels and MP Flow control lists.

• Create and manage marking centre files for dispatched scripts.

• Assist with dispatching scripts to marking venues.

• Index and archive scripts post-marking for easy retrieval.

Quality Assurers (Marking Centres)

• Receive, control, and distribute scripts to marking teams.

• Verify all questions are marked, marks are correctly added, and transferred to script front covers and marksheets.

• Address mark discrepancies and ensure amendments by marking teams.

• Reconcile and arrange scripts per subject, paper, and numerically for archival.

• Assist with controlling, distributing, and scanning scripts during marking.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification: Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate Vocational (NQF Level 4).

• Eligibility: Registered tertiary student, unemployed graduate, or unemployed person with a tertiary qualification.

• Skills: Numerical skills with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy at Grade 12 level.

• Advantage: Second-year and above tertiary students; previous experience in examinations administration.

• Note: Persons writing National Senior Certificate/Senior Certificate or AET Examinations in 2025, those who have taken the VSP, or those employed elsewhere are not eligible.

• Disability: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply (proof of disability required).

Leading Competencies

• Numerical skills and attention to detail.

• Time management under tight examination deadlines.

• Ability to work collaboratively or independently.

• Commitment to integrity and service excellence.

Why Apply?

Join a team dedicated to diversity, equity, and excellence in education. Gain valuable experience in examination administration while contributing to Gauteng’s education future.

How to Apply

• Email Applications: Send to ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za.

• Include: Relevant Reference Number (e.g., HO25 for Head Office, Afrikaans Seuns Hoerskool 24 for Quality Assurer).

• Answer in Application:

  1. Have you passed matric or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification?

  2. Are you currently registered as a tertiary student?

  3. What is your current or highest year of study at tertiary level?

  4. Have you passed Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at matric/tertiary level?

  5. Have you passed Accounting at matric or tertiary level?

  6. How many years of experience do you have as an Examination Assistant/Quality Assurer?

• Note: Failure to include the reference number will disqualify your application.

Important Dates

• Opening Date: Monday, 12 August 2025

• Closing Date: Monday, 25 August 2025

Application Notes

• Shortlisted candidates consent to risk checks (credit record, CV validation, employment record, criminal check, identity validation).

• No response within six weeks of closing date means your application was unsuccessful.

Enquiries

• Contact: Mr. Harry Culling

• Tel: 010 601 8082

• Email: ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za

Be Part of Gauteng’s Education Future

Apply now to become an Examination Assistant or Quality Assurer and make a lasting impact on the 2025 examination process!

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