Examination Assistant x 270 & Quality Assurer (1,058 vacancies)
How to Apply for Examination Assistant Positions in South Africa 2025
The Gauteng Department of Education is offering 270 Examination Assistant and 1,058 Quality Assurer positions for the 2025 examination period. These temporary roles, managed by the Directorate of Examinations Management, provide an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to contribute to South Africa’s education system. Below is a comprehensive guide on how to apply, including requirements, duties, and application details.
Overview of the Opportunity
- Department: Gauteng Department of Education
- Directorate: Examinations Management
- Positions:
- Examination Assistant (270 vacancies)
- Quality Assurer (1,058 vacancies)
- Location: District and Head Offices (Examination Assistants); Various Marking Centres (Quality Assurers)
- Package: As per Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) rates
- Contract Duration: Short-term, linked to the 2025 examination period
- Opening Date: 12 August 2025
- Closing Date: 25 August 2025
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or National Senior Certificate Vocational (NQF Level 4).
- Be a registered tertiary student, unemployed person with a tertiary qualification, or an unemployed graduate.
- Possess numerical skills with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy at Grade 12 level.
- Second-year and above tertiary students are advantaged.
- Previous experience in examination administration (District Office, Marking Centre, or office-based) is advantageous.
- Ability to work under pressure due to tight deadlines.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply (proof of disability required).
- Ineligible Applicants: Those writing National Senior Certificate/Senior Certificate or AET Examinations in 2025, those who have taken the Voluntary Severance Package (VSP), or those employed elsewhere.
Key Responsibilities
Examination Assistants (District & Head Offices)
- Receive, check, control, and scan scripts daily, ensuring accurate packing for marking venues.
- Verify the correct number of scripts and marksheets per batch, subject, paper, and examination session.
- Address discrepancies in script counts 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 after marking for easy retrieval.
Quality Assurers (Marking Centres)
- Receive, control, and distribute scripts to marking teams.
- Ensure accurate marking by verifying that all questions are marked, marks are correctly added, and transferred to the script’s front cover and marksheet.
- Address discrepancies in marks and ensure amendments are made by marking teams.
- Reconcile and arrange scripts per subject, paper, and numerically for archival after marking.
- Assist with controlling, distributing, and scanning scripts during the marking process.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via email to ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za. Follow these steps to apply:
- Include the Reference Number: Use the specific reference number for the position and location you are applying for (e.g., HO25 for Head Office, or the relevant marking centre code for Quality Assurers). Failure to include the reference number will disqualify your application.
- Answer Criteria Questions: Include responses to the following in your application:
- 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 level?
- Have you passed Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at matric/tertiary level?
- Have you passed Accounting at matric or tertiary level?
- How many years of experience do you have as an Examination Assistant/Quality Assurer?
- Submit by Email: Send your application to ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za by 25 August 2025. Applications submitted before 12 August 2025 will not be considered.
- Risk Checks: Shortlisted candidates will undergo checks, including credit record, CV validation, employment record verification, criminal checks, and identity validation.
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 |
Important Notes
- Application Acknowledgment: Due to the expected high volume of applications, responses will be sent electronically. If you do not receive a response by 1 December 2025, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Enquiries: Contact Mr. Harry Culling at 010 601 8082 or email ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za for any questions.
- Diversity and Inclusion: The Gauteng Department of Education prioritizes diversity and equity, encouraging applications from previously disadvantaged groups, including those with disabilities.