Northern Cape Department of Education: Examination Assistants

Applications are invited from Second/Third- or Fourth-year students studying at tertiary institutions (Colleges, University of Technology and Universities) for appointments as Temporary Examination Assistants during the examination session for the period September 2025 to August 2026.

Reference Number: EAT /2025/26

Key Responsibilities:

• Checking of answer scripts/portfolios.
• Hash totalling of marks.
• Data capturing.
• Sorting and packing of scripts/portfolios.
• Removing scripts/portfolios from the marking/moderation center.
• Any other duties assigned by the Administrative Manager.

Requirements:

• Second/third year students who are studying at a tertiary institution;
• Unemployed matriculants will be allowed to apply but will only be utilised as the need arises.
• Preference will be given to students studying towards a teaching qualification at third year level;
• Only students residing in the Northern Cape Province will be considered and proof of residential address (Municipality account) should be attached to all applications.
• Northern Cape Students studying outside the Province will be considered
• Students/Applicants with relatives registered for any of the examinations must make a full disclosure
• Applicants must be prepared to work for long hours and over weekends and public holidays.
• Applicants must be prepared to work under surveillance.