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 2013 and the Supplementary Examination of February/March 2014 in the following subjects:

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

2. Officials who meet the appointment criteria (Annexure A) and who produced a minimum of 70% school pass rate in the November 2012 NSC examination in the subject 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 2013.

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

3.4 Applications must reach the WCED by 28 March 2013. Should you have any enquiries, please contact Mr M Cameron at tel. no 021 467 2964 or Mr N Riddles at tel. no 021 467 2992.

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 by no later than 28 March 2013.

6. The marking of the NSC examination scripts is one of the most important aspects of the examination process. The WCED takes pride in the 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 the content of this minute to the attention of all teachers so that they are familiar with the appointment criteria before submitting applications. The Directorate: Assessment Management 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: 2013:03:15

Employment of Educators Act  (size: 71 KB)
Annexure A: Appointment criteria  (size: 58 KB)
Annexure B: Application form  (size: 62 KB)
Annexure C: Declaration form  (size: 62 KB)
Annexure D: Acknowledgement of receipt  (size: 36 KB)