Are you looking for a short‑term job that can start this September? The Gauteng Department of Education is hiring 1,537 temporary staff to support the 2026 examination period, and the applications close soon.
What the opportunity is
The Department needs two types of support workers:
- Examination Assistants – 277 posts
- Quality Assurers – 1,260 posts
Positions are spread across district offices, the Head Office and a range of marking centres in Gauteng.
Who can apply
You may apply if you meet all of the following:
- Hold a recognised qualification such as the Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, NSC Vocational, or an equivalent.
- Are a registered tertiary student (second year or higher) OR an unemployed graduate or job‑seeker with a tertiary qualification.
- Have strong numerical skills – you must have studied Mathematics or Accounting.
- Are not currently employed elsewhere.
- Are not sitting the 2026 NSC, Senior Certificate or AET exams, and have not taken the VSP.
What you gain
- Paid temporary work – salary is set according to the Department’s Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) rates.
- Hands‑on experience in exam administration, script handling and quality control.
- Opportunity to develop attention‑to‑detail, data‑entry and time‑management skills.
- References that can strengthen future job or bursary applications.
How to apply (step‑by‑step)
- Visit the official portal: https://examassistants.gauteng.gov.za/
- Click “Apply Now” and create a user profile.
- Choose the position you want – Examination Assistant or Quality Assurer.
- Select the district or marking centre that matches where you wish to work.
- Enter the correct reference number (see tables below).
- Upload scanned copies of your qualification, ID and any proof of registration.
- Review all details and click “Submit”.
Applications open on 26 August 2026 and close on 08 September 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Reference numbers – use the right one
Examination Assistant locations
| Location | Reference |
|---|---|
| Head Office | HO26 |
| Gauteng North | GN26 |
| Gauteng West | GW26 |
| Tshwane North | TN26 |
| Tshwane South | TS26 |
| Gauteng East | GE26 |
| Ekurhuleni North | EN26 |
| Sedibeng East | SE26 |
| Sedibeng West | SW26 |
| Johannesburg East | JE26 |
| Johannesburg North | JN26 |
| Johannesburg South | JS26 |
| Johannesburg Central | JC26 |
| Johannesburg West | JW26 |
| Tshwane West | TW26 |
| Ekurhuleni South | ES26 |
Quality Assurer marking centres
| Marking Centre | Reference |
|---|---|
| Alberton High School | Alberton High School26 |
| Allen Glen High School | Allen Glen High School26 |
| Hoerskool Garsfontein | Hoerskool Garsfontein26 |
| Hoerskool President | Hoerskool President26 |
| Nokuthula Special School | Nokuthula Special School26 |
| Bracken High School | Bracken High School26 |
| Bryanston High School | Bryanston High School26 |
| Florida High School | Florida High School26 |
| Hoerskool Alberton | Hoerskool Alberton26 |
| Hoerskool Birchleigh | Hoerskool Birchleigh26 |
| Hoerskool Dinamika | Hoerskool Dinamika26 |
| Hoerskool Voortrekker | Hoerskool Voortrekker26 |
| Parktown Boys High School | Parktown Boys High School26 |
| Queens High School | Queens High School26 |
| Rand Girls High School | Rand Girls High School26 |
| Rand Park Ridge High School | Rand Park Ridge High School26 |
| UJ Metropolitan High School | UJ Metropolitan High School26 |
| Hoerskool Elspark | Hoerskool Elspark26 |
| Hoerskool Florida | Hoerskool Florida26 |
| Ferndale High School | Ferndale High School26 |
| Greenside High School | Greenside High School26 |
| Mondeor High School | Mondeor High School26 |
| Sir John Adams High School | Sir John Adams High School26 |
Tips to improve your chances
- Double‑check that you have entered the exact reference number for your chosen location.
- Highlight any previous examination‑related work, even short internships or volunteer roles.
- Make sure your Maths or Accounting subjects are clearly listed on your CV.
- If you are a second‑year (or higher) tertiary student, mention this prominently.
- Proofread your application for spelling and numerical errors – the job itself requires high accuracy.
- Do not apply if you are currently employed or sitting a 2026 national exam; doing so will lead to automatic disqualification.
Next steps
Take a moment now to gather your ID, qualification certificates and proof of registration. Then follow the step‑by‑step guide above and submit your application before the 08 September deadline. Even if you are unsure, applying gives you experience with the online portal and may open the door to future opportunities.
