The Gauteng Department of Education has opened applications for 1,537 examination-related opportunities for the 2026 examination period. The vacancies include 277 Examination Assistants and 1,260 Quality Assurers across various locations in Gauteng.
Job Overview
| Employer | Gauteng Department of Education |
| Directorate | Examinations Management |
| Total Opportunities | 1,537 |
| Examination Assistants | 277 Posts |
| Quality Assurers | 1,260 Posts |
| Location | Various locations across Gauteng |
| Opening Date | 26 August 2026 |
| Closing Date | 8 September 2026 |
| Package | As per applicable PAM rates |
Available Positions
1. Examination Assistants – 277 Posts
The Gauteng Department of Education is recruiting 277 Examination Assistants to support examination-related administration at various district offices and Head Office.
The listed areas and reference numbers include:
- 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
2. Quality Assurers – 1,260 Posts
A total of 1,260 Quality Assurer opportunities are available at designated examination marking centres across Gauteng.
Listed marking centres 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 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
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is aimed at qualifying tertiary students, unemployed people with tertiary qualifications and unemployed graduates, subject to the requirements of the official advertisement.
Minimum Academic Requirements
- Senior Certificate; or
- National Senior Certificate; or
- National Senior Certificate Vocational.
Applicants must have appropriate recognised academic qualifications as specified in the official advertisement.
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must be registered students at a tertiary institution, unemployed persons with one or more tertiary qualifications, or unemployed graduates.
- Advanced numerical skills are required.
- Mathematics or Accounting is compulsory.
- Second-year and above tertiary students will be advantaged.
- Previous Examination Assistant or Quality Assurer experience should be indicated where applicable.
- Applicants must be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Who May NOT Apply?
According to the advertisement, the following people will not be considered:
- Persons writing the National Senior Certificate examinations in 2026.
- Persons writing the Senior Certificate examinations in 2026.
- Persons writing AET examinations in 2026.
- Persons who have taken the VSP.
- Persons who are currently employed elsewhere.
Applicants should carefully check the official advertisement to make sure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying.
Examination Assistant Duties
Successful Examination Assistants may be responsible for duties such as:
- Receiving examination scripts.
- Checking and controlling examination scripts.
- Scanning scripts.
- Packing scripts for marking.
- Archiving scripts after marking.
- Checking the number of scripts and marksheets.
- Checking scripts according to batch, subject, paper and examination session.
- Identifying and addressing discrepancies.
- Preparing marking centre files.
- Assisting with dispatching scripts to marking venues.
- Receiving and archiving marked scripts.
Quality Assurer Duties
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Quality Assurers may be responsible for:
- Receiving and controlling examination scripts.
- Distributing scripts to marking teams.
- Checking the number of scripts and marksheets.
- Assisting with scanning and controlling scripts.
- Checking that all questions have been marked.
- Checking that marks have been added correctly.
- Verifying that marks have been correctly transferred to scripts and marksheets.
- Identifying and addressing discrepancies.
- Reconciling scripts after marking.
- Arranging scripts for indexed archival.
Reference Numbers
Applicants must quote the correct reference number when applying. For Examination Assistant positions, applicants should select the reference number corresponding to their preferred district or Head Office.
Quality Assurer applicants should select the applicable reference for the relevant marking centre as indicated in the official advertisement.
Failure to quote the required reference number may result in the application not being processed.
How to Apply Online
Applications must be submitted online through the official Gauteng Examination Assistants e-Recruitment System.
Applicants should register on the system, complete the required information, select the appropriate opportunity and reference number, and submit the application before the closing date.
Use the button above to access the online application system.
Closing Date
Applications close on 8 September 2026.
Job seekers are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible and not wait until the final day.
Enquiries
Contact Person: Mr Harry Culling
Telephone: 010 601 8082
Email: ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za
Important Notice for Job Seekers
Be careful of scams involving government vacancies. Do not pay anyone who claims that payment is required to secure a position or guarantee selection. Always verify the vacancy and application process through the official Gauteng Department of Education recruitment system.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many opportunities are available?
There are 1,537 opportunities: 277 Examination Assistant positions and 1,260 Quality Assurer positions.
Where are the jobs located?
The opportunities are available at various Gauteng Department of Education district offices, Head Office and designated marking centres across Gauteng.
When do applications close?
The closing date stated in the supplied advertisement is 8 September 2026.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through the official Gauteng Examination Assistants e-Recruitment System. Use the Apply Online button above.
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