| REFERENCE: | 45086
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 | | ENQUIRIES: | TJ Magwaca | TEL: | 021 467 2626 | FAX: | 021 467 9370 |
ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT MINUTE: 0005/2015 |
TO: | DEPUTY DIRECTORS-GENERAL, CHIEF DIRECTORS, DIRECTORS (HEAD OFFICE AND EDUCATION DISTRICT OFFICES), DEPUTY DIRECTORS, CHIEF EDUCATION SPECIALISTS, HEADS: CURRICULUM CO-ORDINATION AND ADVICE, CURRICULUM ADVISERS, CIRCUIT TEAM MANAGERS, HEADS: IMG CO-ORDINATION AND ADVICE, DEPUTY CHIEF EDUCATION SPECIALIST AND HEADS OF INSTITUTIONS WHICH PREPARE CANDIDATES FOR THE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE AND THE SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS |
| APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS INTERNAL MODERATORS, CHIEF MARKERS, DEPUTY CHIEF MARKERS AND MARKERS FOR THE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE AND THE SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WITH COMPETENCY TESTS: ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS STUDIES, CONSUMER STUDIES, ECONOMICS, ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE, GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, LIFE SCIENCES, MATHEMATICAL LITERACY, MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
| 1. |
Teachers, curriculum advisers 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 from November 2015 to November 2017 (inclusive of the February - March supplementary examinations between 2016 and 2018 [where applicable]) and the Senior Certificate (SC) examinations from June 2016 to June 2018. |
| 2. |
In 2015, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will be administering the competency tests in the following subjects: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, English Home Language, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Consumer Studies, and Mathematical Literacy. |
| 3. |
Only applicants who obtain an achievement of 60% and above in the competency tests will be considered for appointment as marking officials. |
| 4. |
Applicants who wrote a competency test in Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, English Home Language, Geography, History, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Consumer Studies and Mathematical Literacy during 2011, 2012, 2013 and/or 2014 and who achieved a pass rate of 60% and above, need not repeat the competency test in these subjects in 2015. However, teachers are encouraged to write the competency tests where they wish to improve their results. |
| 5. |
Arrangements regarding the writing of the competency tests |
| 5.1 |
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. |
| 5.2 |
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 Economics and Geography, applicants will be examined on the curriculum content of both Paper 1 and 2 combined. In the case of English Home Language, applicants will be examined on the curriculum content of Paper 1, 2 and 3 combined. |
| 5.3 |
Timetable for the writing of competency tests:
| SUBJECTS |
DATE |
TIME |
| Accounting and Mathematics Paper 1 |
18/05/2015 |
14:30 – 16:30 |
Business Studies, History Paper 1
Geography Paper 1 and 2 (one paper) |
19/05/2015 |
14:30 – 17:00
14:30 – 17:00 |
Mathematical Literacy Paper 1
History Paper 2 |
20/05/2015 |
14:30 – 16:30
14:30 – 17:00 |
Physical Sciences Paper 1 and
Life Sciences Paper 1 |
21/05/2015 |
14:30 – 17:00
14:30 – 16:30 |
Physical Sciences Paper 2,
Life Sciences Paper 2 and
Mathematical Literacy Paper 2 |
25/05/2015 |
14:30 – 17:00
14:30 – 16:30
14:30 – 16:30 |
Consumer Studies
Mathematics Paper 2 |
26/05/2015 |
14:30 – 17:00
14:30 – 16:30 |
English Home Language Paper 1, 2 and 3 (one paper)
Economics Paper 1and 2 (one paper) |
27/05/2015 |
14:30 – 17:30
14:30 – 17:30 |
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| 6. |
Submission of applications |
| 6.1 |
All applications must be made on the attached application form (Annexure B) and must be accompanied by the following:
- A completed declaration form, a copy of which is attached to this minute as Annexure C.
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| 6.2 |
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); and
- Certified copy/copies of qualification certificate(s).
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| 6.3 |
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
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| 6.4 |
Applications must reach the WCED by 17 April 2015. Should you have any enquiries, please contact Mr M Cameron at tel. no. 021 467 2964. |
| 7. |
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. |
| 8. |
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. |
| 9. |
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 their applications. The Directorate: Assessment Management cannot accept responsibility if teachers are not informed about the contents of this minute. |
| 10. |
The WCED relies on your co-operation and support regarding this important matter. |
SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2015:03:27
Grand Central Towers, Lower Parliament Street, Private Bag X9114, Cape Town 8000
Please quote reference numbers in all correspondence
Employment and salary queries: 0861 92 33 22
Safe Schools: 0800 45 46 47
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