Gauteng Department of Education Recruiting Examination Assistants and Quality Assurers
The Gauteng Department of Education is inviting applications for temporary positions to support the 2025 examinations. A total of 294 Examination Assistants and 951 Quality Assurers are required across the province. Applications close on 29 August 2025.
Available Positions and Locations
Examination Assistants (x294)
Candidates will be based at District Offices and Head Office locations. Reference numbers for specific regions include:
- 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
Quality Assurers (x951)
Quality Assurers will work at designated marking centres. Some key venues include:
- Alberton High School
- Allen Glen High School
- Hoerskool Garsfontein
- Hoerskool President
- Nokuthula Special School
- Bracken High School
- Bryanston High School
- Florida High School
- Hoerskool Alberton
- Hoerskool Birchleigh
- Hoerskool Dinamika
- Hoerskool Linden
- Hoerskool Voortrekker
- Parktown Boys High School
- Queens High School
- Rand Girls High School
- Rand Park Ridge High School
- UJ Metropolitan High School
- West Ridge High School
- Hoërskool Elspark
- Hoërskool Florida
Job Description
Examination Assistants
- Receive, check, control, and scan scripts daily
- Pack scripts for marking and ensure the correct number per batch, subject, paper, and examination session
- Address discrepancies in scripts or marksheets
- Create marking centre files for dispatch
- Assist with dispatching scripts to marking venues
- Index and archive scripts after marking
- Ensure correct marking totals and accurate transfer to marksheets
Quality Assurers
- Control and distribute scripts to marking teams
- Ensure correct number of scripts and marksheets during marking
- Verify all questions are marked and marks recorded correctly
- Resolve discrepancies and apply necessary amendments
- Reconcile and arrange scripts numerically for archival after marking
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate / NSC Vocational
- Tertiary students, unemployed persons with tertiary qualifications, or unemployed graduates may apply
- Numerical skills with Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at Grade 12 level
- Experience as an Examination Assistant or Quality Assurer is an advantage
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure
- Persons writing NSC/Senior Certificate/AET exams in 2025 or employed elsewhere are not eligible
Employment Equity
The Gauteng Provincial Government prioritizes diversity and equity in employment with respect to race, gender, and disability. Applicants must quote the specific reference number of the post. Failure to comply will disqualify applications.
Application Process
Candidates must submit applications online before the closing date of 29 August 2025.
Apply here: Gauteng Examination Assistants and Quality Assurers
For enquiries, contact Mr Harry Culling at 010 601 8082 or email ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za.
This opportunity is ideal for tertiary students and graduates seeking temporary work in education, examinations administration, and quality assurance.
