We are hiring: WCED Markers

Markers, Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Systemic Testing

JET Education Services is seeking to appoint markers on a short-term contract basis to mark scripts in this year’s WCED Grade 3,6 & 9 Systemic Testing. Markers in the following subjects and grades are to be appointed.

  • Grade 3: ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS & ISIXHOSA FIRST LANGUAGE; MATHEMATICS.
  • Grade 6: ENGLISH & AFRIKAANS LANGUAGE OF LEARNING & TEACHING (LOLT); MATHEMATICS
  • Grade 9: ENGLISH & AFRIKAANS LANGUAGE OF LEARNING & TEACHING (LOLT); MATHEMATICS

Minimum Requirements for appointment as a marker

  • Be a person of integrity who will maintain the confidentiality and security of testing.
  • Have a tertiary qualification and experience in the subject. Grade 9 markers must have a minimum pass in the subject at the second-year university level.
  • Previous experience as a marker on the WCED Systemic Testing project, or any other equivalent marking experience, will be an advantage.
  • Not currently employed by the WCED.
  • Be fully available for the duration of the marking period, including over weekends when necessary.
  • Be in possession of a valid SARS tax number and a South African identity document or/valid work permit.

A Marker will be assigned to a subject and grade commensurate with their qualifications and experience. The marker will report to a Senior Marker, who in turn will report to the Chief Marker for that subject and grade.

Marking will commence on Monday 20 October and is to be concluded by Friday 14 November 2025. This period may be extended or shortened at the sole discretion of JET Education Services.

Duties

  • Prior to the commencement of marking, the Marker must attend a compulsory Marker Training Session. The time and date of this session will be communicated to the marker well in advance of the start date of marking.
  • The Marker is expected to become fully conversant with all aspects of the Marking Instruction Manual issued during the Marker Training Session.
  • All markers are required to be present at the marking venue from 07h00 to 17h00 every day of the week upon which marking is to take place for the duration of the marking process. If deemed necessary, the Marker may be required to work on one or more Saturdays during the marking process.
  • The Marker will be assigned to a Senior Marker for the duration of the marking. The Marker will report to the Senior Marker and is expected to follow all reasonable instructions given by the Senior Marker, the Chief Marker and Marking Centre management.
  • The marker will be expected to take due care to ensure that the test scripts are marked thoroughly and accurately as per the marking memorandum and the guidance provided by the Senior and Chief Marker.

Applications must be done online via this form under vacancies no later than 31 July 2025, 23h00. At this stage, no late applications will not be considered.