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Applications are invited from teachers, curriculum advisors 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 2014 (where applicable). |
| 2. |
In 2011, competency tests were written in Accounting, Business Studies, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. |
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In 2012, the WCED added the following three subjects: Consumer Studies, Economics and Mathematical Literacy to the list of subjects with competency tests. |
| 2.2 |
For 2013 the WCED will administer competency tests in the following subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Consumer Studies, Economics and Mathematical Literacy. |
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Only applicants who write the competency test and who obtain an achievement of 60% and above will be considered for appointment as marking officials for the marking period of November 2013 and the Supplementary examination of March 2014 (where applicable). |
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All applicants who wrote the competency test in Accounting, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics and Physical Sciences in 2011 and/or 2012 and who achieved a pass rate of 60% and above need not write the competency test in these subjects in 2013. However, this group of applicants must submit both the application form (Annexure B) and the declaration form (Annexure C) to the WCED by 28 March 2013 in order to be considered for appointment in November 2013, and the Supplementary Examination of February/March 2014 (where applicable). |
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All persons who achieved a pass rate of below 60% in the 2011 or 2012 competency test, those who wish to improve their previous competency test results and all new applicants who meet the appointment criteria as per Annexure A must submit their application form (Annexure B), declaration form (Annexure C) as well as the registration form to write the competency test (Annexure D) to the WCED by 28 March 2013. |
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Timetable for the writing of the Competency tests |
| 6.1 |
Every attempt will be made to accommodate applicants at a venue within the district where the applicant is based. The venues of the competency tests will be communicated to the individual marker in due course. The competency test will be based on the curriculum for the NSC subject or paper and the marking skills appropriate to that subject or paper. However, in the case of Geography applicants will be examined on the syllabus of both paper 1 and 2.
Dates for the writing of the competency test
| SUBJECTS |
DATE |
TIME |
| Accounting and Mathematics Paper 1 |
23/04/2013 |
15:00 – 17:00 |
| Business Studies, History Paper 1 and Geography Paper 1 and 2 |
24/04/2013 |
15:00 – 17:30 |
Mathematical Literacy Paper 1 and
History Paper 2 |
25/04/2013
25/04/2013 |
15:00 – 17:00
15:00 – 17:30 |
| Physical Sciences Paper 1 and Life Sciences Paper 1 |
29/04/2013 |
15:00 – 17:00 |
| Physical Sciences Paper 2, Life Sciences Paper 2 and Mathematical Literacy Paper |
30/04/2013 |
15:00 – 17:00 |
| Consumer Studies, Economics and Mathematics Paper 2 |
02/05/2013 |
15:00 – 17:00 |
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| 7. |
Submission of applications |
| 7.1 |
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.
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| 7.2 |
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)
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| 7.3 |
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 |
| 7.4 |
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. |
| 8. |
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. |
| 9. |
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. |
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It is imperative that principals, education district directors, IMG managers and curriculum advisors bring 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. |
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The attached acknowledgement of receipt (Annexure E) must be completed by the school principal and returned to the WCED by no later than 28 March 2013. |
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The WCED relies on your co-operation and support on this important matter. |
SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2013:03:20
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