Gauteng Education Hiring Exam Assistants (294 Posts) & Quality Assurers (951 Posts) – Apply Now
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is calling on students and unemployed graduates to apply for Examination Assistant (EA) and Quality Assurer (QA) positions for the upcoming examination cycle. This large-scale recruitment drive offers 294 Examination Assistant posts and 951 Quality Assurer posts, giving young South Africans the chance to gain valuable work experience while ensuring the fairness and integrity of the country’s examination system.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered for these positions, applicants must:
- Hold a recognised academic qualification such as a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or National Senior Certificate Vocational.
- Be either:
- A registered student at a tertiary institution,
- An unemployed individual with at least one tertiary qualification, or
- An unemployed graduate.
- Have strong numerical skills, with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy passed at Grade 12 level.
- Be in their second year or higher at a tertiary institution (advantageous).
- Provide details of any prior experience in examination administration (e.g., working as an Examination Assistant or Quality Assurer).
The roles require candidates who can work under tight deadlines, manage tasks efficiently, and remain calm under pressure.
Examination Assistant Duties
Examination Assistants will work from District and Head Offices. Their duties include:
- Receiving, checking, controlling, and scanning exam scripts daily.
- Packing scripts for marking and ensuring each batch has the correct number of scripts and marksheets.
- Reporting and resolving any discrepancies per subject, paper, or session.
- Preparing marking centre files and dispatching scripts to venues.
- Archiving and indexing scripts for future retrieval after marking is complete.
This role is crucial to keeping the exam administration process secure, accurate, and efficient.
Quality Assurer Duties
Quality Assurers will be based at Marking Centres, where their main task is to ensure marking accuracy. Responsibilities include:
- Receiving, controlling, and distributing scripts to marking teams.
- Confirming that the correct number of scripts and marksheets are handled during marking.
- Verifying that all questions are marked, totals are correct, and marks are accurately recorded.
- Working with marking teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure corrections are applied.
- Reconciling and arranging scripts per subject for archival purposes.
This position requires exceptional attention to detail to protect the accuracy and fairness of learners’ final results.
Why These Posts Matter
These roles provide:
- Practical work experience in the education and administrative sector.
- Financial support for students during the examination season.
- Workplace exposure for graduates, improving employability in administrative and quality-control roles.
With over 1,200 temporary positions available, this is one of the GDE’s biggest recruitment opportunities. Successful applicants will play a direct role in ensuring that matric exam papers are processed and marked fairly.
Important Notes
Applicants will not be considered if they:
- Are writing the National Senior Certificate / Senior Certificate or AET Examinations in 2025.
- Have taken the Voluntary Severance Package (VSP).
- Are currently employed elsewhere.
How to Apply
Email your application to: ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za
VIEW THE GAUTENG EDUCATION EXAM ASSISTANTS AND QUALITY ASSURERS ADVERT HERE
Closing Date: 29 August 2025
Enquiries:
Mr Harry Culling – 010 601 8082
Conclusion:
If you are a student or graduate looking for meaningful short-term employment in education administration, the Gauteng Department of Education’s Examination Assistant and Quality Assurer posts are an excellent opportunity. With hundreds of vacancies and a structured work environment, this is your chance to contribute to the smooth running of South Africa’s examination system while gaining valuable career skills.
