CHIEF ADMIN CLERK: EXAMINATION INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE BANK (Quality Control )

Department of Education; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 326,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education seeks a dedicated Chief Admin Clerk for Examination Instrument Development and Resource Bank. This role requires a strong administrative background with proficiency in typing and computer skills. Responsibilities include formatting examination materials and supporting examination teams while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in documentation. Applicants should possess a Grade 12 certificate and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years typing and administration experience.
• Advanced computer literacy required, including Ms Word.
• Knowledge of examination procedures is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Format and type examination materials accurately.
• Maintain digital and physical records of examination materials.
• Collaborate with examination panels while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Typing skills

Organising skills

Creative Thinking

Interpersonal Relations

Advanced Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Advanced computer course

Job description

CHIEF ADMIN CLERK: EXAMINATION INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE BANK (Quality Control )

• Reference Number : refs/022819
• Directorate : Examination Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 325 101 per annum

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus a minimum of 3 years typing and administration experience. An advanced computer course will be an added advantage. Knowledge of examination procedures and guidelines, Government gazette no 31337, Security protocol. Advanced Computer literate (Ms word and Communication skills, Advanced Computer typing skills (typing speed of 45 words per minute), Organising skills, Creative Thinking (Manipulate pictures, diagrams, maps, large print) and Good Interpersonal Relations.

Duties :

• Format and type examination material. Accurately type, format, and proofread examination materials such as question papers, answer sheets, and marking guidelines, etc. Correlates the English version of Examination material with the Afrikaans version. Update, classify and maintain the examination material. Maintain digital and physical records of examination materials. Collaborate with examination panels and maintain confidentiality. Support examination teams in creating, updating, and revising examination materials as required. Provide general administrative support.NB: Candidates will be subjected to a skills test.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001, or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 04-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years typing and administration experience?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.