Job Description

Ensuring the integrity and smooth running of the examination process in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining a secure and calm environment that enables all students to perform to the best of their abilities. This includes overseeing exam sessions, distributing and collecting examination materials, enforcing examination regulations and reporting any irregularities or breaches of conduct.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Successful candidates must ascribe to the following:

• Minimum Matric (National Senior Certificate). Post matric qualifications will be advantageous.
• Must be below 60 years of age at the time of appointment
• No criminal record
• Knowledge of invigilation procedures for both computers based and paper-based examination.
• 1 - 2 years' experience as an invigilator or in an educational environment is advantageous.
• In excellent physical and mental state of health
• Must be willing and able to walk and stand during two exam sessions per day.
• Must reside within a 20 km radius of the CPUT Newlands satellite campus.
• Must not be a registered student
• Willing to invigilate at a short notice
• Must conduct themselves in a professional manner, be assertive, and must have a sense of authority.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Prepare and set up examination venues according to required standards.
• Verify student identity and ensure accurate attendance records.
• Distribute and collect examination materials securely and efficiently.
• Monitor students throughout the examination to prevent academic dishonesty and report any irregularities.
• Announce start, end times and read examination rules at the examination venues.
• Handle queries and incidents calmly and professionally, reporting as required.
• Ensure secure and organised return of scripts and materials post-examination.
• Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality at all times.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to give clear instructions.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Calm and composed under pressure, with the ability to manage unexpected situations.
• Comfortable working flexible hours and in various venues across campus.
• Basic administrative and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Comprehensive training will be provided to the successful candidates
Appointment to this position is on a needs basis and does not guarantee employment for the full examination period.
General Information
Closing Date: 26 September 2025
For enquires and assistance with your online application, please email Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email: sizaod@cput.ac.za or (021) 959 6738.
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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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