The Gauteng Department of Education has opened online applications for 1,260 Quality Assurer positions across provincial marking centres. Eligible Matriculants and tertiary students must apply by 8 September 2026 to secure temporary employment for the upcoming NSC examination session.
Key Takeaways Available Positions: 1,260 Quality Assurer posts across provincial marking centres.Eligible Applicants: Unemployed graduates, matriculants, and tertiary students.Closing Date: 8 September 2026.Application Mode: Online submission via the official Gauteng Department of Education system.Table of Content
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Gauteng Quality Assurers: 1,260 positions available
The Gauteng Department of Education has made 1,260 Quality Assurer positions available at a number of examination marking centres.
The 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 and Hoerskool Dinamika.
Other listed centres include 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 and Sir John Adams High School.
Applicants should check the official recruitment system for the reference number linked to their preferred marking centre.
Who can apply for the Gauteng Quality Assurer positions?
The department states that applicants must have an appropriate recognised academic qualification, including a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate Vocational.
Only registered students at tertiary institutions, unemployed people with one or more tertiary qualifications and unemployed graduates may apply.
Applicants must also have advanced numerical skills, with Mathematics or Accounting as a compulsory subject.
Second-year and above tertiary students will be given an advantage.
The department also asks applicants to indicate whether they have previous experience in examination administration as an Examination Assistant, either at a marking centre or in an office-based role.
What will Quality Assurers do?
Quality Assurers will be responsible for supporting the examination marking process and checking that scripts and marks are handled correctly.
Their duties include receiving, controlling and distributing examination scripts to marking teams.
They must also ensure that the correct number of scripts and marksheets are available for each batch during the marking process.
Quality Assurers will assist with the control, distribution and scanning of scripts.
Another important responsibility is checking that all questions have been marked and that marks have been added correctly and transferred accurately to the front cover of the examination script.
They must also check that the total on each script is correct and has been transferred correctly to the marksheet.
Where discrepancies are identified, Quality Assurers will be expected to ensure that these are addressed by the marking teams and that the necessary amendments are made to both the script and marksheet.
After marking, they will reconcile and arrange scripts according to subject, paper and numerical order for indexed archival.
Where are the Quality Assurer positions located?
The positions are available at various examination marking centres across Gauteng.
The recruitment system lists specific reference numbers for the different centres, meaning applicants should carefully select the marking centre they wish to apply for and quote the correct reference number.
Applicants should not assume that one reference number applies to all marking centres.
What are the requirements?
Applicants must meet the department’s stated educational and eligibility requirements.
A recognised Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate Vocational is required.
Applicants must also be registered tertiary students, unemployed people with one or more tertiary qualifications or unemployed graduates.
Mathematics or Accounting is compulsory, and applicants must possess advanced numerical skills.
Second-year and above tertiary students will have an advantage.
Previous experience as an Examination Assistant or Quality Assurer should also be indicated during the application process.
Who cannot apply?
The department has stated that people who are writing the National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate or AET examinations in 2026 may not apply.
People who have taken the VSP and people who are currently employed elsewhere are also not eligible to apply.
Applicants should carefully consider these conditions before submitting their applications.
What is the pay for Gauteng Quality Assurers?
The package is listed as “as per applicable Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) rates.”
Applicants should refer to the official recruitment information for the applicable rate and any conditions attached to the appointment.
Gauteng Quality Assurers application dates
Applications opened on 26 August 2026.
The closing date is 8 September 2026.
The department has stated that applications submitted before the official opening date will not be considered.
Jobseekers and qualifying students who are interested in the opportunity should make sure their applications are submitted before the closing date.
How to apply for Gauteng Quality Assurers
Applications must be submitted through the official Gauteng Department of Education Exam Assistant e-Recruitment System.
Applicants should select the appropriate Quality Assurer opportunity and quote the specific reference number for the marking centre they are applying for.
The application process includes questions about the applicant’s matric or equivalent qualification, tertiary registration, current or highest year of study, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Accounting and previous experience as an Examination Assistant or Quality Assurer.
Applicants should provide accurate information when completing the online application.
Important information for applicants
The department expects to receive a large number of applications.
Applications will be electronically acknowledged. Applicants who do not receive a response by 1 December 2026 should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
For enquiries, applicants can contact Mr Harry Culling on 010 601 8082 or email ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za.
Applicants should use the official recruitment system and should not pay anyone who claims they can secure a Quality Assurer position for them.
Gauteng Quality Assurers: Official application
Eligible applicants should use the official Gauteng Department of Education recruitment system to view the available Quality Assurer reference numbers and complete their applications.
Application website: https://examassistants.gauteng.gov.za/
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the closing date for Gauteng Quality Assurer applications? A: Online applications for the Gauteng Quality Assurer positions close on 8 September 2026. Applicants must submit their details through the official Gauteng Department of Education portal before the deadline.
Q: Who qualifies to apply for Gauteng Quality Assurer positions? A: Unemployed higher education graduates, matriculants, and tertiary students with valid qualifications are eligible to apply across provincial marking centres.
Q: How do candidates apply for the 1,260 open positions? A: Candidates must apply online through the official Gauteng Department of Education
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