Temporary Examination Assistants Vacancies 2025 – Northern Cape Department of Education

Post Reference: EAT/2025/26

Salary: [As per Personnel Administration Measures (PAM) document, hourly tariff]

Centres:

• Frances Baard District
• Pixley Ka-Seme District
• John Taolo Gaetsewe District
• Namaqua District
• Z.F. Mgcawu District

Application Period: September 2025 to August 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Northern Cape Department of Education is inviting applications for Temporary Examination Assistants (EAs) for the examination session from September 2025 to August 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for students and unemployed youth to gain valuable work experience while contributing to the integrity of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination process.

Requirements

• Eligibility:
  • Second, Third, or Fourth-year full-time students at tertiary institutions (Colleges, Universities, or Universities of Technology), with preference for those pursuing a teaching qualification (3rd-year level).
  • Unemployed matriculants may apply but will be utilized based on need.
  • Applicants must reside in the Northern Cape (proof of residential address, e.g., municipality account, required).
  • Northern Cape students studying outside the province are eligible.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must declare any relatives writing the NSC Grade 12 exams or working in the Examinations and Assessment Chief Directorate.
  • Willingness to work long hours, including weekends and public holidays, under surveillance.
  • No employment for remuneration at the time of application (including stipends from learnerships or internships).

Duties

• Check answer scripts/portfolios
• Perform hash totaling of marks
• Data capturing
• Sort and pack scripts/portfolios
• Remove scripts/portfolios from marking/moderation centers
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrative Manager

Application Requirements

• Form: Complete the NCED – EAT/2025/26 application form, available at http://ncdoe.ncpg.gov.za.
• Documents:
  • Certified copy of ID document
  • Certified copy of National Senior Certificate
  • Proof of student status (tertiary qualifications)
  • Proof of residential address
• Submission: Submit applications to the relevant district office:
  • Frances Baard: ACES, Ms. I Horne, Tel: (053) 830 1655
  • Pixley Ka-Seme: ACES, P. Ngam, Tel: (053) 632 9200
  • John Taolo Gaetsewe: CES, Mr. P. Dichabe, Tel: (053) 773 9600
  • Namaqua: CES, Ms. C Van Sitters, Tel: (027) 718 8687
  • Z.F. Mgcawu: ACES, Ms. S. Masenge, Tel: (054) 337 6417
• Mark Application: Clearly mark your application as “Exam Assistants.”
• Closing Date: Friday, 29 August 2025 (No late applications will be considered).

Important Notes

• Applicants must maintain confidentiality and work diligently.
• Providing false information will result in immediate dismissal.
• No accommodation or transport will be provided.
• Successful applicants must bring a completed bank form when reporting for duty.

Enquiries

Contact the relevant district office listed above for further details.

Apply now to play a vital role in shaping the future of education in the Northern Cape! For more information, visit http://ncdoe.ncpg.gov.za.

Note: Information regarding Temporary Examination Assistants for the Western Cape is not available in the provided context. Please check the Western Cape Education Department’s official website (https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za) for updates on similar opportunities.