GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
EXAMINATIONS ASSISTANTS
The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability.
The specific reference number of the post must be quoted; failure to comply with these instructions will disqualify applications from being processed.
Directorate: Examinations Management
Package: As per applicable Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) rates
Requirements: An appropriate recognised Academic qualification: Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate Vocational. Only registered students at tertiary institutions, unemployed persons with one or more tertiary qualification and unemployed graduates may apply. Applicants must possess advanced numerical skills with Mathematics or Accounting as a compulsory subject. Second year and above tertiary students will be advantaged. Please indicate previous experience in examinations administration as an Examination Assistant [Marking Centre or Office based]. The nature of the work is linked to tight deadlines and thus requires that the successful candidate be able to work under pressure.
EXAMINATIONS ASSISTANT AT EXAMS DISTRICT & HEAD OFFICES
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- Daily receive, check, control, scan and pack scripts for marking including indexed archival of scripts after marking.
- Ensure the correct number of scripts and marksheets per batch, subject, paper, and examination session are received, controlled, scanned and these packed for the correct marking venue.
- Ensure that discrepancies regarding the above are addressed per batch, subject, paper, examination session.
- Ensure each bag of scripts include two copies of MP Flow control list of contents, and bag tagged with the correct marking venue colour coded label.
- Create a marking centre file of all scripts to be dispatched for each of the marking venue.
- Assist with dispatching of scripts to the marking venues.
- Receive, control and archive marked scripts at Head Office for easy retrieval as and when required.
QUALITY ASSURER AT MARKING CENTRES
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- Receive control and distribute scripts to marking teams.
- Ensure the correct number of scripts and marksheet per batch during marking.
- Assist with controlling, distribution and scanning of scripts.
- Ensure all questions are marked, marks added correctly and correctly transferred to the front cover of the script.
- Ensure that the total on each script is correct and correctly transferred to the marksheet.
- Ensure that discrepancies regarding all the above are addressed by the marking teams and amendments effected accordingly on both the script and marksheet.
- Reconcile the number of scripts, control and arrange scripts per subject, paper, numerically for indexed archival after marking.
Notes: Persons writing National Senior Certificate /Senior Certificate and AET Examinations in 2020, persons who have taken the VSP and persons employed elsewhere may NOT apply and will not be considered.
Enquiries: Mr TS Shange
Telephone number :(010 ) 601 8121
Closing Date: 13 September 2020
Criteria Questions
- 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 study at tertiary?
- Have you passed Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy at matric/tertiary level?
- Have you passed Accounting at matric or tertiary level?
- How many years experience as an Examination Assistant/Quality Assurer?
WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will be electronically acknowledged, If you do not receive any response by 01 December 2020, please accept that your application was not successful.
To apply for all above applications, you have to register or login below.
REGISTER: https://examassistants.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Register.aspx
LOGIN: https://examassistants.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Login.aspx
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I register?
A: Click the REGISTER menu and create a profile. Once done, Login and complete the following
- Personal Details (mandatory)
- Educational Background Details (mandatory)
- Work Experience
Q: How to Apply
- Firstly make sure your profile is complete
- Select the post from APPLICATION menu and complete the application
Q: How do I know if my application was received?
A: A system generated refence number will be sent to you confirming receipt of your application.Q: Who must submit attachments?
A: Only shortlisted applicants as notified to furnish certified copies of requested attachmentsQ: How do I know if I am successful?
A: Applicants must log on the system to track the application status, only successful applicants will get notification regarding their appointments.