Eastern Cape Department of Education Temporary Examination Assistants
The Eastern Cape Department of Education has released “Assessment Instruction No 25 of 2024,” detailing the advertisement for temporary Examination Assistant (EA) positions for the upcoming National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) examinations. This initiative aims to ensure the accurate and credible delivery of examination results, offering employment opportunities to eligible candidates.
Overview of Examination Assistant Roles
The Examination Assistants will be employed at various Marking Centres, Capturing Centres, and the Head Office Examination Depot for the November/December 2024 and May/June 2025 examination cycles. The document provides comprehensive guidelines on the application process, eligibility criteria, scope of work, and conditions of employment.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for these positions, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Requirements:
- Second-year full-time students at tertiary institutions, including TVET colleges.
- Unemployed youth holding a matric certificate with Mathematics at level 3 or Mathematical Literacy at level 4 and above.
- Unemployed graduates with a university degree or diploma do not require Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy in their matric certificates.
- Unemployed youth who passed matric in 2022 or earlier.
- Other Requirements:
- South African citizenship with a green bar-coded ID or smart card.
- Age between 18 and 35 years.
- Not employed for remuneration, including internships and learnership programs, at the time of application.
- Not an educator, educator assistant, or AET lecturer.
- Must not have worked as an Examination Assistant from 2020 to 2022.
- Willingness to perform manual tasks.
- Select only one marking centre per application.
- Completed examinations at tertiary institutions before the employment period.
- Apply online following the provided guidelines.
Scope of Work
Examination Assistants will be responsible for several key tasks at the Marking Centres:
- Controlling scripts received and issued at Marking Centres.
- Checking and verifying marks on scripts and mark sheets.
- Performing manual tasks such as carrying boxes and tidying work areas.
- Sorting and filing mark sheets.
- Any additional tasks assigned by the management team.
Conditions of Employment
Examination Assistants must adhere to the following conditions:
- Supervised by senior staff at marking and capturing centres.
- No accommodation or transport provided.
- Meals provided at Marking Centres (excluding breakfast).
- Working hours from 08:00 to 20:00 daily, including public holidays.
- Payment based on an hourly tariff as per the Personnel Administration Measures (PAM) document.
- No overtime or leave granted during employment.
- Must provide their own stationery.
- Must be able to work under pressure and be physically fit.
- Applicants involved in irregularities will not be considered.
Essential Information
The document emphasizes that applications must be submitted online, and no hand-delivered, couriered, or emailed applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the Competency Test, and successful applicants must bring a completed bank form on the reporting date.
Appointment Process
Eligible applicants will be shortlisted and invited to take an online Competency Test. The test will be administered online, with specific dates and times communicated to shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will be contacted via phone or email.
Application Process
Candidates must apply online using the link provided in the document. The application process includes several important steps:
- Carefully read all instructions before filling out the online form.
- Ensure all relevant documents are certified at SAPS and uploaded in PDF format.
- Provide accurate and up-to-date contact information.
- Be aware that supplying fraudulent information will result in disqualification.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION GUIDELINES
The closing date for applications is Friday, 14 June 2024, at 16:00.
Conclusion
The work of Examination Assistants is vital to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the examination results. The Eastern Cape Department of Education encourages all eligible candidates to apply and contribute to this important process.
For more information, applicants can contact Ms. N. Mkhutshulwa at the provided contact details or visit the department’s website.
This initiative not only provides valuable employment opportunities but also ensures the smooth and efficient handling of the NSC and SC examinations, reinforcing