Examination Assistant (Part-Time) – Curro

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Examination Assistant (Part-Time) – Curro Foreshore | Cape Town

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Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
School: Curro Foreshore (High School)
Job Type: Part-Time | Temporary Contract
Contract Period: 17 August – 30 November 2026
Closing Date: 09 August 2026

Curro, one of South Africa’s leading independent school groups, is looking for a professional and dependable Examination Assistant to help ensure examinations are conducted fairly, securely, and according to official examination regulations. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with strong administrative, communication, and organisational skills who enjoy working in an educational environment.

Main Duties

  • Prepare and organise examination venues before each exam.
  • Verify seating plans and examination materials.
  • Invigilate examinations while ensuring compliance with examination rules.
  • Monitor learners throughout examinations to prevent irregularities.
  • Record attendance and verify candidate information.
  • Distribute and collect examination papers and answer scripts.
  • Count and package scripts accurately after each examination.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all examination materials.
  • Assist the Chief Invigilator with examination administration.
  • Report misconduct or examination irregularities immediately.
  • Ensure examination venues remain quiet, secure, and properly managed.

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 (Matric/NSC or SC).
  • Previous invigilation or administrative experience is advantageous.
  • Supervisory or management experience is beneficial for Senior Invigilator positions.
  • South African citizenship.
  • Age between 23 and 65 years.
  • Must not have a child or ward writing the examinations during the contract period.

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong integrity and professionalism.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Time management and organisational skills.
  • Ability to follow procedures accurately.
  • Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.

Required Documents

  • Comprehensive CV.
  • Certified copies of qualifications.
  • SACE registration certificate (where applicable).

Why Join Curro?

  • Gain valuable education sector experience.
  • Flexible part-time contract.
  • Work with one of South Africa’s leading independent school groups.
  • Opportunity to develop administration and examination management skills.
  • Professional working environment with structured processes.

Important Notes

  • This is a temporary contract position running from 17 August to 30 November 2026.
  • Preference will be given to Employment Equity (EE) candidates.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
  • If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Applicants who repeatedly apply for positions they do not meet the minimum requirements for may be blocked from the recruitment system for 30 days.

Closing Date: 09 August 2026.

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