Department of Basic Education Part-Time Vacancies 2026 – Examiners, Moderators, Editors & Examination Monitors (Apply in Pretoria)

Looking for Department of Basic Education (DBE) vacancies in South Africa? The DBE is recruiting qualified educators and education specialists for part-time positions linked to the administration and quality assurance of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Senior Certificate (SC) examinations.

These opportunities are ideal for experienced teachers, subject advisors, principals, moderators, and education professionals who want to earn additional income while contributing to South Africa’s examination system.

Important: These are part-time positions, meaning successful applicants do not need to resign from their current employment.

Available DBE Part-Time Posts

The Department of Basic Education is appointing professionals in the following categories:

• Examiner – Sets Grade 12 examination question papers
• Internal Moderator – Moderates question papers before approval
• SBA Moderator – Quality assurance of School-Based Assessments (SBA), PATs and oral assessments
• Marking Moderator – Moderates marking during NSC and SC examinations
• Examination Monitor – Oversees examination processes nationally
• Special Examiner (Braille or Deaf) – Adapts papers for learners with disabilities
• Editor – Edits and proofreads examination material

Compensation will be according to the Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM).

1. Examiner (Ref No: 139071/1)

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must have:

✔ Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma with relevant subject specialisation
✔ Minimum 5 years Grade 12 teaching experience
✔ Experience as an examiner at district, circuit or provincial level
✔ Knowledge of NSC examination policies and curriculum requirements
✔ Supervisor recommendation/reference
✔ Ability to work weekends and school holidays

Main Duties:

• Set NSC and SC examination papers
• Develop marking guidelines
• Participate in marking standardisation meetings
• Prepare diagnostic reports
• Develop exemplar papers
• Moderate marking processes

2. Internal Moderator (Ref No: 139071/2)

Requirements:

Applicants should have:

• Teaching or subject advisory experience
• Previous experience as an Internal Moderator
• Knowledge of national curriculum and examinations
• Experience moderating question papers

Duties:

• Evaluate examination papers before final approval
• Lead standardisation meetings
• Train chief markers
• Coordinate diagnostic reports

3. SBA Moderator (Ref No: 139071/3)

Requirements:

• Teaching experience in Grade 12 subjects
• Experience in SBA moderation
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel

Duties:

Responsible for:

• Moderating School-Based Assessments (SBA)
• Auditing assessment systems
• Reviewing learner evidence and teacher files
• Developing SBA exemplar tasks

4. Marking Moderator (Ref No: 139071/4)

Requirements:

Applicants must have experience as:

• Internal Moderator
• Chief Marker
• Deputy Chief Marker
• Senior Marker

Duties:

• Moderate marking at examination centres
• Ensure fairness and consistency during marking processes

5. Examination Monitor (Ref No: 139071/5)

Requirements:

Suitable candidates include:

• Former school principals
• Subject advisors
• Circuit managers
• Examination management professionals

Duties:

Monitor the entire examination cycle including:

• Examination preparation
• Writing processes
• Marking
• Capturing and release of results

6. Special Examiner: Braille or Deaf (Ref No: 139071/6)

Requirements:

Applicants need:

✔ Qualification in special needs education
✔ Experience adapting examination material
✔ Teaching experience in specialised subjects

Duties:

• Adapt examination papers for blind or deaf learners
• Modify marking guidelines
• Ensure accessibility without lowering standards

7. Editor (Ref No: 139071/7)

Requirements:

Candidates should have:

• Degree or diploma with majors in English, Afrikaans or African Languages
• Minimum 6 years editing experience
• Strong computer skills
• Experience with examination or curriculum material

Duties:

Editors will:

• Correct grammar and language errors
• Translate assessment material
• Proofread examination documents
• Ensure examination quality standards

Subjects Required

DBE is recruiting specialists in subjects including:

Languages:

• English
• Afrikaans
• IsiZulu
• IsiXhosa
• Sepedi
• Sesotho
• Setswana
• Tshivenda
• Xitsonga
• IsiNdebele
• SiSwati

Other Subjects:

• Mathematics
• Mathematical Literacy
• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Studies
• Geography
• History
• Physical Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Information Technology
• Tourism
• Agricultural Sciences
• Engineering Graphics & Design
• Hospitality Studies
• Technical Mathematics
• Technical Sciences
• Life Orientation
• Religion Studies

…and many more.

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Additional Requirements for All Applicants

All candidates should have:

✔ Computer literacy
✔ Good communication skills
✔ Leadership abilities
✔ Ability to work independently and within teams

Shortlisted applicants will be required to:

• Write a competency test
• Attend an interview

Only candidates who pass the competency assessment will proceed further.

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Location

Centre: Pretoria
Employer: Department of Basic Education (DBE)

How to Apply

Applications must include:

• Completed Z83 Form
• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified ID copy
• Supporting documents

Submit applications to:

Postal Address:
Department of Basic Education
Private Bag X895
Pretoria
0001

Hand Delivery:
Department of Basic Education
222 Struben Street
Pretoria

Important: Email or fax applications will not be accepted.

DBE Part-Time Vacancies 2026 – Why Apply?

These opportunities allow experienced education professionals to:

✅ Earn additional income
✅ Gain national examination experience
✅ Contribute to South Africa’s education system
✅ Keep existing employment while working part-time

If you have experience in teaching, assessment, moderation or curriculum management, these DBE part-time vacancies in Pretoria may be worth applying for.

Note: Candidates who applied during the previous advertisement cycle do not need to reapply.

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