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Gauteng Examination Assistant Jobs 2026 – 277 Posts

The Gauteng Department of Education is recruiting 277 Examination Assistants for its Head Office and various education districts across Gauteng. The department is also recruiting 1,260 Quality Assurers to work at designated marking centres.

These opportunities are suitable for registered tertiary students, unemployed graduates and unemployed people with one or more tertiary qualifications who meet the academic and numerical skills requirements.

Gauteng Examination Assistant Jobs 2026

  • Department: Gauteng Department of Education
  • Directorate: Examinations Management
  • Position: Examination Assistant
  • Number of Posts: 277
  • Additional Position: Quality Assurer
  • Quality Assurer Posts: 1,260
  • Package: According to applicable PAM rates
  • Province: Gauteng
  • Opening Date: 26 August 2026
  • Closing Date: 8 September 2026

Examination Assistant Vacancies

The 277 Examination Assistant positions are available at the Gauteng Department of Education Head Office and education districts.

Applicants must quote the correct reference number when applying.

Examination Assistant Reference Numbers

  • 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 Assurer Jobs 2026

The Gauteng Department of Education is also recruiting 1,260 Quality Assurers who will work at designated examination marking centres.

Applicants should select and use the applicable reference number for their preferred marking centre.

Marking Centres

Quality Assurer opportunities are available at centres including:

  • 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 Voortrekker
  • Parktown Boys High School
  • Queens High School
  • Rand Girls High School
  • Rand Park Ridge High School
  • UJ Metropolitan High School
  • Hoerskool Elspark
  • Hoerskool Florida
  • Ferndale High School
  • Greenside High School
  • Mondeor High School
  • Sir John Adams High School

Requirements for Gauteng Examination Assistant Jobs

Applicants must have an appropriate recognised academic qualification, such as:

  • Senior Certificate
  • National Senior Certificate (NSC)
  • National Senior Certificate Vocational

The following applicants may apply:

  • Registered students at tertiary institutions.
  • Unemployed persons with one or more tertiary qualifications.
  • Unemployed graduates.

Applicants must also have advanced numerical skills, with Mathematics or Accounting as a compulsory subject.

Advantageous Experience

Second-year and above tertiary students will be advantaged.

Applicants should also indicate any previous experience working as an Examination Assistant, either at a marking centre or in an office-based environment.

Because examination administration operates under strict deadlines, candidates must be able to work accurately and effectively under pressure.

Examination Assistant Duties

Successful Examination Assistants may be responsible for:

  • Receiving, checking and controlling examination scripts.
  • Scanning and packing scripts for marking.
  • Archiving scripts after marking.
  • Checking the correct number of scripts and mark sheets in each batch.
  • Checking scripts according to subject, paper and examination session.
  • Identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Ensuring examination bags contain the required flow-control lists.
  • Ensuring bags are correctly labelled for the appropriate marking venue.
  • Creating marking centre files for scripts being dispatched.
  • Assisting with the dispatch of scripts to marking centres.
  • Receiving, controlling and archiving marked scripts at Head Office.
  • Maintaining accurate examination records.

Quality Assurer Duties

Quality Assurers will assist with the control and quality checking of examination scripts during the marking process.

Duties include:

  • Receiving, controlling and distributing scripts to marking teams.
  • Checking the correct number of scripts and mark sheets.
  • Assisting with the control, distribution and scanning of scripts.
  • Checking that all examination questions have been marked.
  • Checking that marks have been added correctly.
  • Ensuring marks are correctly transferred to the front cover of scripts.
  • Checking that script totals are accurate.
  • Verifying that totals are correctly transferred to mark sheets.
  • Identifying discrepancies and ensuring corrections are made.
  • Reconciling the number of scripts after marking.
  • Arranging scripts by subject, paper and number for indexed archival.

Important Eligibility Rules

The Gauteng Department of Education has specifically stated that the following people may not apply:

  • Persons writing National Senior Certificate examinations in 2026.
  • Persons writing Senior Certificate examinations in 2026.
  • Persons writing AET examinations in 2026.
  • Persons who have taken the VSP.
  • Persons who are currently employed elsewhere.

Applications from people who fall into these categories will not be considered.

Application Questions

Applicants will be required to answer questions including:

  • 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 tertiary study?
  • Have you passed Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy at Matric or tertiary level?
  • Have you passed Accounting at Matric or tertiary level?
  • How many years of experience do you have as an Examination Assistant or Quality Assurer?

How to Apply for Gauteng Examination Assistant Jobs

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Gauteng Examination Assistant e-Recruitment System.

Applicants must ensure that the specific reference number of the post is quoted. Failure to provide the correct reference number may result in the application not being processed.

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

Application Dates

Opening Date: 26 August 2026

No applications will be considered before the official opening date.

Closing Date: 8 September 2026

Applicants should submit their applications before the closing date to avoid missing the opportunity.

Important Notice

The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to promoting diversity and equity in employment, including representation relating to race, gender and disability.

Due to the anticipated high number of applications, applications will be electronically acknowledged.

If you do not receive a response by 1 December 2026, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Apply now for the Gauteng Examination Assistant and Quality Assurer opportunities before 8 September 2026.

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