Examination Assistants (294 Positions) – Gauteng Department of Education

Position Details

Department: Examinations Management
Location: Various Districts Across Gauteng Province
Employment Type: Contract
Application Deadline: 29 August 2025

Available Districts/Offices

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

Compensation

Remuneration will be paid according to Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) rates

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/NSC Certificate (Matriculation Certificate)
• Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at Grade 12 level
• Must be either:
  • Currently registered tertiary student (2nd year or higher preferred)
  • Unemployed graduate with one or more qualifications
  • Unemployed individual with tertiary education
• Strong numerical skills
• Previous examination processing experience advantageous
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Key Responsibilities

• Daily management of examination scripts including receipt, verification, scanning and quality control
• Accurate packing and labeling of scripts for distribution to marking centers
• Resolution of script quantity discrepancies
• Preparation of marker packages with required documentation
• Maintenance of script tracking systems and archiving
• Coordination of script distribution to various marking venues
• Post-marking script management and storage

Important Restrictions

• Not open to 2025 NSC/SC/AET examination candidates
• Current government employees (including VSP recipients) may not apply
• Must be fully available for entire contract period

Application Process

Submit your application including:

• Completed Z83 application form
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Academic transcripts (students)
• Updated CV

Application Enquiries:
Mr Harry Culling
Tel: 010 601 8082
Email: ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za

Submission Period:
20 August 2024 – 29 August 2025
(Early applications not accepted before 20 Aug 2024)

Note: Only email submissions with electronic confirmation will be considered. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified after 01 December 2025.