1. Applications are invited from teachers, curriculum advisers and senior curriculum planners who meet the criteria specified in Annexure A to apply for the positions of internal moderators, chief markers, deputy chief markers and markers for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examination of November 2012, the NSC examination of November 2013, the Supplementary Examinations of 2013 and 2014 in the following subjects:

Afrikaans Home Language
Afrikaans Second Additional Language
Agricultural Science
Computer Applications Technology
Dance Studies
Dramatic Arts
English First Additional Language
Electrical Technology
IsiXhosa First Additional Language
Mathematics Paper 3
Music
Sesotho Home Language
Tourism
Hospitality Studies
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Agricultural Management Practices
Agricultural Technology
Civil Technology
Design (Theory)
English Home Language
Engineering Graphics and Design
IsiXhosa Home Language
IsiXhosa Second Additional Language
Mechanical Technology
Religion Studies
Setswana Home Language
Visual Arts
Design (Practical)

2. Officials who meet the appointment criteria (Annexure A) and who produced at least a 70% pass rate in the subject and for the classes they taught are requested to apply for the above-mentioned positions. Please submit application form (Annexure B) and declaration form (Annexure C) to the WCED by 28 March 2012.

3. Submission of applications
3.1 All applications must be made on the attached application form (Annexure B) and must be accompanied by the following:

  • A covering letter in which the applicant gives his or her reasons for applying for the position.
  • A completed declaration form, a copy of which is attached to this minute as Annexure C.
3.2 All new applicants must attach the following documents to their application forms:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Certified copy of identity document
  • Certified copy/copies of academic study record(s)
  • Certified copy/copies of qualification certificate(s)
3.3 Applications must be submitted to the following address:

Head: Education
Attention: Mr M Cameron
Directorate: Examinations Administration
Western Cape Education Department
4th Floor Grand Central Towers
Lower Parliament Street
CAPE TOWN, 8001

Applications must reach the WCED by 28 March 2012.


4. Successful applicants will be notified in writing of their appointments and will be required to sign a contract with the WCED. Further correspondence regarding the marking process will then follow.

5. The attached acknowledgement of receipt (Annexure D) must be completed by the school principal and returned to the WCED.

6. The marking of the NSC examination scripts is one of the most important functions of the examination process. The WCED takes pride in its appointment of qualified and competent markers. Principals and other senior officials who recommend markers must, therefore, act in good faith. Please note that supplying incorrect information on the application form will be regarded as fraud and will be dealt with in terms of the Employment of Educators Act.

7. It is imperative that principals, education district directors, IMG managers and curriculum advisers bring this minute to the attention of all teachers so that they are familiar with the appointment criteria before submitting applications. The Directorate: Examinations Administration cannot accept responsibility if teachers are not informed of the contents of this minute.

8. The WCED relies on your co-operation and support in this important matter.


SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2012:03:14

Annexure A: Criteria for the appointment  (size: 68 KB)
Annexure B: Application Form  (size: 48 KB)
Annexure C: Declaration Form  (size: 56 KB)
Annexure D: Acknowledgement of receipt  (size: 37 KB)