Western Cape Department of Education General Assistant Vacancies 2026: Grade 10 Required
Department of Education General Assistant Vacancies
The Western Cape Department of Education is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for General Assistant vacancies at the Provincial Printing Directorate in Maitland.
These entry-level government jobs are suitable for candidates who have completed Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification. Successful candidates will assist with the packaging, storage, transportation and distribution of examination question papers, scripts, marksheets and other official documents.
Applications must be submitted online before the closing date of 31 July 2026.
Department of Education General Assistant Vacancies Overview
Employer: Western Cape Department of Education
Position: General Assistant
Directorate: Provincial Printing
Location: Maitland, Western Cape
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Salary level: Level 02
Minimum qualification: Grade 10 or equivalent
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Available General Assistant Positions
The following General Assistant vacancies are available:
- General Assistant – Reference Number 320
- General Assistant – Reference Number 321
- General Assistant – Reference Number 322
Applicants must ensure that they use the correct reference number when completing the online application.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of the Education Department Service Delivery Charter and Batho Pele Principles
- Written and verbal communication skills in at least two official languages of the Western Cape
- The ability to operate a strapping machine
- The ability to use a staple gun
- The ability to operate photocopy and fax machines
- Basic numerical skills for working with examination scripts and marksheets
Candidates should also be willing and physically able to pack, lift, load, offload and transport boxes containing examination materials.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicants will provide general operational and logistical support to the Provincial Printing Directorate.
Responsibilities will include:
Handling Question Papers
- Transporting question papers from the print room to Head Office
- Packing question papers into boxes
- Sealing, strapping, weighing and labelling boxes
- Preparing boxes for dispatch
- Making photocopies of question papers
- Loading, offloading and storing examination materials
- Cleaning strong rooms and removing old examination papers
Sorting Scripts and Marksheets
- Sorting question papers, scripts and marksheets by subject and examination centre
- Packing question papers and marksheets in the correct centre order
- Preparing scripts for scanning and marking
- Arranging question papers according to official lists
- Packing examination materials according to sessions
- Boxing and filing processed or queried scripts
Receiving and Distributing Examination Materials
- Receiving consignments from couriers and individuals
- Opening consignments containing scripts and marksheets
- Separating and filing seating plans, medical certificates and correspondence
- Preparing envelopes, waybills and batches for Education Management and Development Centres
- Assisting with the distribution of question papers, stationery and marksheets
- Dispatching marksheets to curriculum advisers
Supporting Examination Marking
- Preparing marking venues
- Unpacking scripts for marking
- Assisting with the distribution of question papers and memoranda
- Drawing sample scripts for moderation
- Assisting with loose or unmarked scripts
- Boxing captured scripts according to subject
- Transporting scripts and equipment to marking centres and home markers
- Helping with marking-centre clean-up and the return of equipment
General Administrative Support
- Filing attendance registers, checklists and waybills
- Assisting with stocktaking
- Preparing and labelling boxes
- Distributing circulars and training manuals
- Assisting with certificates and attendance registers
- Supporting training for markers, moderators, invigilators and centre managers
- Reporting to supervisors daily
The role may also involve working with specialised examination materials, including CAT, IT, IEB, LSEN and Braille scripts.
Salary
The salary for the General Assistant position is:
R144 024 per annum at Salary Level 02.
Additional benefits may apply according to public-service employment conditions and departmental policies.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Western Cape Government Education recruitment platform:
Applicants are advised to access the application platform using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
Before submitting your application:
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Ensure that your personal and contact details are correct.
- Search for the relevant General Assistant vacancy.
- Use reference number 320, 321 or 322.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Keep proof of submission for your records.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Closing Date
Applications close on:
31 July 2026
Applicants should apply early to avoid possible technical problems or high traffic on the application website near the deadline.
Enquiries
For vacancy-related enquiries, contact:
Mr C Berry
Telephone: 021 467 2265
Who Should Apply?
These General Assistant vacancies may be suitable for candidates who:
- Have completed Grade 10
- Are looking for an entry-level government job
- Can follow instructions carefully
- Are organised and responsible
- Can perform physical and repetitive duties
- Can work with confidential examination materials
- Are able to sort, pack and transport documents
- Can communicate in at least two official provincial languages
Important Notice
Applicants must ensure that all information submitted in their application is correct and complete.
Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements and submit their applications before the closing date may be considered for the positions.
The Western Cape Department of Education may conduct verification, screening and selection processes before appointments are made.
