Gauteng Exam Assistants 2026
Gauteng Exam Assistants 2026: Apply for 277 Examination Assistant Posts
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Gauteng Exam Assistants 2026: Apply for 277 Examination Assistant Posts
If you are looking for
Gauteng government jobs in 2026
, the Gauteng Department of Education has opened applications for temporary examination support opportunities for the 2026 examination period.
The recruitment includes
277 Examination Assistant positions
as well as
1,260 Quality Assurer positions
, giving eligible applicants an opportunity to gain valuable work experience within the education and examination administration environment.
Applications opened on
26 August 2026
, and the closing date is
8 September 2026
. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and carefully check the requirements before submitting their applications.
Gauteng Exam Assistants 2026 β Quick Summary
Job Information
Details
Department
Gauteng Department of Education
Directorate
Examinations Management
Position
Examination Assistant
Number of Examination Assistant Posts
277
Quality Assurer Posts
1,260
Total Opportunities
1,537
Province
Gauteng
Opening Date
26 August 2026
Closing Date
8 September 2026
Application Method
Online
Employment Period
2026 examination period
Package
According to applicable PAM rates
The recruitment is being managed by the Gauteng Department of Educationβs Examinations Management directorate. The available positions cover different examination districts, the departmentβs Head Office and designated marking centres across Gauteng.
277 Gauteng Examination Assistant Jobs Available
There are
277 Examination Assistant opportunities
available for the 2026 examination period.
Successful applicants may be placed at the Gauteng Department of Education Head Office or one of the examination districts.
The advertised reference numbers include:
HO26 β Head Office
GN26 β Gauteng North
GW26 β Gauteng West
TN26 β Tshwane North
TS26 β Tshwane South
GE26 β Gauteng East
EN26 β Ekurhuleni North
SE26 β Sedibeng East
SW26 β Sedibeng West
JE26 β Johannesburg East
JN26 β Johannesburg North
JS26 β Johannesburg South
JC26 β Johannesburg Central
JW26 β Johannesburg West
TW26 β Tshwane West
ES26 β Ekurhuleni South
Applicants should carefully select the correct reference number for the district or location they are applying for. Using the incorrect reference number or failing to provide the required reference number may result in the application not being processed.
1,260 Quality Assurer Opportunities Also Available
In addition to the 277 Examination Assistant positions, the Gauteng Department of Education is recruiting
1,260 Quality Assurers
for the 2026 examination period.
Quality Assurers will provide support at designated marking centres and will be involved in examination-related quality assurance duties.
This means that there are
1,537 temporary examination-related opportunities in total
.
Applicants should carefully read the requirements for the specific position before applying because the requirements and duties for an Examination Assistant may differ from those of a Quality Assurer.
Who Can Apply for Gauteng Exam Assistant Jobs?
One of the most important things applicants need to understand is that
having Grade 12 does not automatically mean that you qualify for every position
.
The recruitment information indicates that applicants must have an appropriate recognised qualification, which can include:
Senior Certificate
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
National Senior Certificate Vocational (NC(V))
An equivalent recognised qualification
The opportunity is aimed at eligible groups including registered tertiary students, unemployed graduates and unemployed people with tertiary qualifications who meet the stated requirements.
Applicants are also expected to have
advanced numerical skills
, with
Mathematics or Accounting being a compulsory subject
according to the available recruitment information.
Students who are in their
second year of tertiary study or above
may be advantaged.
Therefore, if you have Grade 12, you should still read the full requirements carefully before assuming that you qualify.
Do I Qualify With Grade 12?
This is one of the questions many job seekers are asking.
A
Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate Vocational
is listed among the recognised qualifications. However, applicants must also meet the other requirements contained in the recruitment information.
In particular, applicants should pay attention to the numerical skills requirement and the Mathematics or Accounting requirement.
If you have Grade 12 and are unsure whether you qualify, the best approach is to check the official requirements on the application portal before submitting your application.
Do not pay anyone to guarantee you a position.
Requirements for Gauteng Exam Assistants
Applicants should make sure they meet the relevant requirements before starting their application.
The advertised requirements include recognised academic qualifications and the required numerical skills.
Potential appl
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