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 2014 and the Supplementary Examination of February/March 2015 (where applicable) 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 First Additional Language
Engineering Graphics and Design Electrical Technology
isiXhosa Home Language isiXhosa First Additional Language
isiXhosa Second Additional Language 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 2013 NSC examination in the subject taught, are requested to apply for the above-mentioned positions. Please submit the application form (Annexure B) and declaration form (Annexure C) to the WCED by 14 February 2014.

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 14 February 2014. 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 31 January 2014.

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: PP SATYO
ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2014:01:28

Annexure A: Criteria for the appointment of chief markers, deputy chief markers and internal moderators  (size: 58 KB)
Annexure B: Application for Appointment  (size: 64 KB)
Annexure C: Declaration Form  (size: 64 KB)
Annexure D: Acknowledgement of receipt by principal  (size: 52 KB)
Employment of Educators Act  (size: 160 KB)