GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability.

The specific reference number of the post must be quoted; failure to comply with these instructions will disqualify applications from being processed.

EXAMINATION ASSISTANT X 277

Reference Number - Description

HO26 - Head Office

GN26 - Gauteng North

GW26 - Gauteng West

TN26 - Tshwane North

TS26 - Tshwane South

GE26 - Gauteng East

EN26 - Ekurhuleni North

SE26 - Sedibeng East

SW26 - Sedibeng West

JE26 - Johannesburg East

JN26 - Johannesburg North

JS26 - Johannesburg South

JC26 - Johannesburg Central

JW26 - Johannesburg West

TW26 - Tshwane West

ES26 - Ekurhuleni South

QUALITY ASSURERS X 1260

Reference Number - Marking Centres

Alberton High School26 - Alberton High School

Allen Glen High School26 - Allen Glen High School

Hoerskool Garsfontein26 - Hoerskool Garsfontein

Hoerskool President26 - Hoerskool President

Nokuthula Special School26 - Nokuthula Special School

Bracken High School26 - Bracken High School

Bryanston High School26 - Bryanston High School

Florida High School26 - Florida High School

Hoerskool Alberton26 - Hoerskool Alberton

Hoerskool Birchleigh26 - Hoerskool Birchleigh

Hoerskool Dinamika26 - Hoerskool Dinamika

Hoerskool Voortrekker26 - Hoerskool Voortrekker

Parktown Boys High School26 - Parktown Boys High School

Queens High School26 - Queens High School

Rand Girls High School26 - Rand Girls High School

Rand Park Ridge High School26 - Rand Park Ridge High School

UJ Metropolitan High School26 - UJ Metropolitan High School

Hoerskool Elspark26 - Hoerskool Elspark

Hoerskool Florida26 - Hoerskool Florida

Ferndale High School26 - Ferndale High School

Greenside High School26 - Greenside High School

Mondeor High School26 - Mondeor High School

Sir John Adams High School26 - Sir John Adams High School

Directorate: Examinations Management

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

Requirements: An appropriate recognised Academic qualification: Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate Vocational. Only registered students at tertiary institutions, unemployed persons with one or more tertiary qualification and unemployed graduates may apply. Applicants must possess advanced numerical skills with Mathematics or Accounting as a compulsory subject. Second year and above tertiary students will be advantaged. Please indicate previous experience in examinations administration as an Examination Assistant [Marking Centre or Office based]. The nature of the work is linked to tight deadlines and thus requires that the successful candidate be able to work under pressure.

EXAMINATIONS ASSISTANT AT EXAMS DISTRICT & HEAD OFFICES

Please see above Table for Reference Numbers

• Daily receive, check, control, scan and pack scripts for marking including indexed archival of scripts after marking.
• Ensure the correct number of scripts and marksheets per batch, subject, paper, and examination session are received, controlled, scanned and these packed for the correct marking venue.
• Ensure that discrepancies regarding the above are addressed per batch, subject, paper, examination session.
• Ensure each bag of scripts include two copies of MP Flow control list of contents, and bag tagged with the correct marking venue colour coded label.
• Create a marking centre file of all scripts to be dispatched for each of the marking venue.
• Assist with dispatching of scripts to the marking venues.
• Receive, control and archive marked scripts at Head Office for easy retrieval as and when required.

QUALITY ASSURER AT MARKING CENTRES

Please see above Table for Reference Numbers

• Receive control and distribute scripts to marking teams.
• Ensure the correct number of scripts and marksheet per batch during marking.
• Assist with controlling, distribution and scanning of scripts.
• Ensure all questions are marked, marks added correctly and correctly transferred to the front cover of the script.
• Ensure that the total on each script is correct and correctly transferred to the marksheet.
• Ensure that discrepancies regarding all the above are addressed by the marking teams and amendments effected accordingly on both the script and marksheet.
• Reconcile the number of scripts, control and arrange scripts per subject, paper, numerically for indexed archival after marking.

Notes: Persons writing National Senior Certificate /Senior Certificate and AET Examinations in 2026, persons who have taken the VSP and persons employed elsewhere may NOT apply and will not be considered.

Enquiries: Mr Harry Culling

Telephone Number: 010 601 8082

Email Address: ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za

Opening Date: 26 August 2026 (No applications will be considered before this date)

Closing Date: 08 September 2026

Criteria Questions

• Have you passed matric or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification?
• Are you currently registered as a tertiary student?
• What is your current or highest year of study at tertiary?
• Have you passed Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at matric/tertiary level?
• Have you passed Accounting at matric or tertiary level?
• How many years’ experience as an Examination Assistant/Quality Assurer?

WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will be electronically acknowledged, If you do not receive any response

by 01 December 2026, please accept that your application was not successful.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: How do I register?

A: Click the REGISTER menu and create a profile. Once done, Login and complete the following

• Personal Details (mandatory)
• Educational Background Details (mandatory)
• Work Experience

Q: How to Apply

• Firstly make sure your profile is complete
• Select the post from APPLICATION menu and complete the application

Q: How do I know if my application was received?

A: A system generated reference number will be sent to you confirming receipt of your application.

Q: Who must submit attachments?

A: Only shortlisted applicants as notified to furnish certified copies of requested attachments

Q: How do I know if I am successful?

A: Applicants must log on the system to track the application status, only successful applicants will get notification regarding their appointments.