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Teachers, Curriculum Advisors and Senior Curriculum Planners who meet the criteria (specified in Annexure A) are invited 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 2015 (where applicable). |
| 2. |
In 2013, the WCED administered competency tests in the following subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Consumer Studies, Economics and Mathematical Literacy. |
| 3. |
For 2014, the WCED will administer competency tests in the subjects indicated in paragraph 2 as well as English Home Language. |
| 4. |
Only applicants who obtain an achievement of 60% and above in the competency tests will be considered for appointment as marking officials for the marking period of November 2014 and the Supplementary Examinations of March 2015 (where applicable). |
| 5. |
Applicants who wrote the competency test in Accounting, Business Studies, Consumer Studies, History, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, and Physical Sciences during 2011, 2012 and/or 2013 and who achieved a pass rate of 60% and above need not repeat the competency test in these subjects in 2014. However, this group of applicants must submit both the application form (Annexure B) and the declaration form (Annexure C) to the WCED by 26 February 2014 in order to be considered for appointment in November 2014 and the Supplementary Examination of February/March 2015 (where applicable). |
| 6. |
All applicants for Geography, Mathematics, Economics and English Home Language will have to write the competency test and obtain a mark of 60% or above to be considered for appointment as a marker for the November 2014 NSC marking. |
| 7. |
All applicants for Geography, Mathematics, Economics and English Home Language who meet the appointment criteria as per Annexure A who wish to be considered for marking in November 2014 must submit their application form (Annexure B), declaration form (Annexure C) as well as the registration form for the competency test (Annexure D) to the WCED by 26 February 2014. |
| 8. |
Arrangements regarding the writing of the competency tests |
| 8.1 |
Every attempt will be made to accommodate applicants at a venue within the education district where they are based. The venues of the competency tests will be communicated to each individual applicant in due course. |
| 8.2 |
The competency tests 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 and Economics, applicants will be examined on the curriculum content of both Paper 1 and 2 respectively. In the case of English Home Language applicants will be examined on the curriculum content of Paper 1, 2 and 3. |
| 8.3 |
Timetable for the writing of competency tests:
| SUBJECTS |
DATE |
TIME |
| Accounting and Mathematics Paper 1 |
17/03/2014 |
14:30 – 16:30 |
Business Studies, History Paper 1
Geography Paper 1 and 2 (One Paper) |
18/03/2014
18/03/2014 |
14:30 – 17:00
14:30 – 17:00 |
Mathematical Literacy Paper 1
History Paper 2 |
19/03/2014
19/03/2014 |
14:30 – 16:30
14:30 – 17:00 |
| Physical Sciences Paper 1 and Life Sciences Paper 1 |
20/03/2014 |
14:30 – 16:30 |
| Physical Sciences Paper 2, Life Sciences Paper 2 and Mathematical Literacy Paper 2 |
24/03/2014 |
14:30 – 16:30 |
Consumer Studies
Mathematics Paper 2 |
25/03/2014
25/03/2014 |
14:30 – 17:00
14:30 – 16:30 |
English Home Language Paper 1, 2 and 3 (One Paper)
Economics Paper 1 and 2 (One Paper) |
26/03/2014
26/03/2014 |
14:30 – 17:30
14:30 – 17:30 |
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| 9. |
Submission of applications |
| 9.1 |
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 (Annexure C)
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| 9.2 |
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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| 9.3 |
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 |
| 9.4 |
Applications must reach the WCED by 26 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.
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| 10. |
Successful applicants will be notified of their appointment in writing and will be required to sign a contract with the WCED. Further correspondence regarding the marking process will follow. |
| 11. |
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 accordingly in terms of the Employment of Educators Act. |
| 12. |
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 their applications. The Directorate: Assessment Management cannot accept responsibility if teachers are not informed about the contents of this minute. |
| 13. |
The attached acknowledgement of receipt (Annexure E) must be completed by each school Principal and returned to the WCED by no later than 18 February 2014. |
| 14. |
The WCED relies on your co-operation and support regarding this important matter. |
SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2014:02:14
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