South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996)RegulationsRegulations for the Conduct, Administration and Management of Assessment for the Senior Certificate, 2005Chapter 6 : Marking process34. Appointment of markers |
| (1) | Markers for the public assessment bodies must be appointed in terms of— |
| (a) | the Personnel Administration Measures; and |
| (b) | any other additional criteria as determined and approved by HEDCOM. |
| (2) | Markers for the private assessment bodies must be appointed in terms of criteria and processes approved by the Examinations Board. |
| (3) | All selection panels of markers should be chaired by the relevant Head of Examinations or his or her nominee. |
| (4) | The process of appointing markers must commence at least six months prior to the commencement of the specific marking session. |
| (5) | The information on the application for marking must be verified by the district manager, a designated official or a sworn affidavit. |
| (6) | The assessment body must select additional markers for a reserve list, to provide for the case of appointed markers failing to report for duty. |
| (7) | Markers, Senior Markers and Chief Markers must be appointed annually. |
| (8) | Markers, Senior Markers and Chief Markers, who are outside the employ of the Department of Education, may be appointed at the discretion of the Head of Department, in exceptional cases. |