Dept of Education Internship 2026

The  Department of Education (GDE) invites registered tertiary students, unemployed  and unemployed people with tertiary qualifications to apply for 1,537 Examination Assistant and Quality Assurer opportunities for the 2026 examination period.

Vacancy Application Closing Date: 08 September 2026

Vacancy Location: South Africa

The  Department of Education Directorate: Examinations Management is recruiting temporary personnel to assist with the administration and quality assurance of the 2026 examination process.

A total of 1,537 opportunities are available:

Examination Assistants: 277 positions
Quality Assurers: 1,260 positions
Total: 1,537 opportunities

Applications opened on 26 August 2026 and will close on 08 September 2026.

Quick Overview

Department: Gauteng Department of Education
Directorate: Examinations Management
Province: Gauteng
Positions: Examination Assistants and Quality Assurers
Examination Assistant Posts: X277
Quality Assurer Posts: X1,260
Total Opportunities: X1,537
Package: Applicable Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM) rates
Opening Date: 26 August 2026
Closing Date: 08 September 2026

Who Can Apply?

The opportunities are open to applicants who have an appropriate recognised academic qualification such as a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate Vocational or an equivalent recognised qualification.

The Department specifically indicates that applications are suitable for registered students at tertiary institutions, unemployed graduates and unemployed applicants who hold one or more tertiary qualifications.

Applicants must have advanced numerical skills, with Mathematics or Accounting as a compulsory subject.

Students who are in their second year of tertiary study or above will have an advantage.

Previous experience working as an Examination Assistant, either at a marking centre or in an office-based examination environment, should be disclosed during the application process.

Who May Not Apply?

The following applicants will not be considered:

• Persons writing National Senior Certificate examinations in 2026.
• Persons writing Senior Certificate examinations in 2026.
• Persons writing AET examinations in 2026.
• Persons who have taken the VSP.
• Persons who are employed elsewhere.

Applicants should ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements before submitting an application.

Examination Assistant Opportunities – X277

Examination Assistants will be placed at GDE examination district offices and Head Office.

Applicants must use the correct reference number for the location where they wish to work.

Location	Reference Number
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

Examination Assistant Duties

Successful Examination Assistants will help manage, control and safeguard official examination scripts.

Duties may include receiving scripts, checking and controlling examination material, scanning and packing scripts, indexing and archiving scripts after marking, checking batches and marksheets, identifying discrepancies and assisting with the dispatch of scripts to marking venues.

Examination Assistants may also assist with receiving marked scripts at Head Office and ensuring that they are properly controlled and archived for retrieval.

Accuracy and attention to detail are essential because successful candidates will be working with official examination material.

Quality Assurer Opportunities – X1,260

The Gauteng Department of Education is also recruiting 1,260 Quality Assurers to work at designated marking centres.

Applicants must use the reference number associated with the marking centre they select.

Marking Centre	Reference Number
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

Quality Assurer Duties

Quality Assurers assist with ensuring that examination marking records are accurate and complete.

Responsibilities may include receiving and distributing scripts to marking teams, checking script and marksheet quantities, scanning examination scripts and confirming that all questions have been marked.

They may also check that marks have been correctly added, transferred to the front cover of each script and accurately captured on marksheets.

Quality Assurers are expected to identify discrepancies, ensure corrections are made and reconcile the number of examination scripts before arranging them for indexed archival.

Why Mathematics or Accounting Is Required

The GDE requires advanced numerical ability because both Examination Assistants and Quality Assurers work with examination scripts, marksheets, totals and other official records.

Quality Assurers in particular may need to verify whether marks have been added correctly and accurately transferred between examination scripts and marksheets.

Applicants must therefore meet the Mathematics or Accounting requirement stated in the advertisement.

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Examination administration operates according to strict deadlines and involves large volumes of sensitive documentation.

Successful applicants should therefore be able to work accurately under pressure, maintain concentration and identify errors quickly.

Application Questions Applicants Should Prepare For

During the online application, applicants may be asked about their Matric or equivalent qualification, tertiary registration status, current or highest year of study, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy results, Accounting results and previous Examination Assistant or Quality Assurer experience.

Applicants should provide truthful and accurate information.

How to Apply for Gauteng Department of Education Exam Assistants 2026

Applications must be submitted through the Gauteng Department of Education Examination Assistants recruitment portal.

Click here to apply for Gauteng Department of Education Exam Assistants and Quality Assurers 2026

Applicants must select the correct position and location and quote the corresponding reference number.

The Department specifically warns that failure to quote the correct reference number may result in the application not being processed.

Vacancy Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

08 September 2026

Applications opened on 26 August 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline and double-check that the correct reference number has been used.

Enquiries

For enquiries, contact:

Mr Harry Culling

Telephone: 010 601 8082

Email: ExamAssistants@gauteng.gov.za

The enquiry email should not be used to submit an application unless the Department specifically instructs applicants to do so.

Important Application Notes

There are 1,537 opportunities available across Gauteng, comprising 277 Examination Assistant posts and 1,260 Quality Assurer posts.

Applicants must meet the academic and numerical requirements, must not be employed elsewhere and must not be writing the specified 2026 examinations.

Using the correct district, Head Office or marking-centre reference number is essential when applying.