Grade 12 Senior Certificate Matric Rewrite 2026

Job description

The Senior Certificate (Amended) uses subjects based on the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). Subjects include official languages such as: English Home Language English First Additional Language Afrikaans Home Language IsiZulu Home Language IsiXhosa Home Language Sesotho Setswana Sepedi Xitsonga Tshivenda SiSwati IsiNdebele Other available subjects include: Accounting Business Studies Economics Agricultural Sciences Geography History Religion Studies Computer Applications Technology Information Technology Life Sciences Mathematical Literacy Mathematics Physical Sciences The Senior Certificate examination is written during the May/June examination period. Unlike the NSC, candidates writing the Senior Certificate are exempt from School-Based Assessment (SBA), meaning the examination constitutes 100% of the final mark for the subject. The DBE’s stated promotion requirements include: Passing three subjects at 40%, including one official language at Home Language level. Passing two subjects at 30%, including one official language at First Additional or Home Language level. Obtaining at least 20% in the sixth subject.

Requirements

• The Senior Certificate is primarily available to adult learners aged 21 years and older who meet the required admission criteria.
• Eligible candidates can include adults who have:
• A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC).
• A Grade 9 school report confirming that they passed Grade 9 or the old Standard 7.
• A recognised equivalent qualification at the required NQF level.
• An incomplete Senior Certificate.
• An incomplete National Senior Certificate (NSC).
• An existing qualification but want to improve their results or status.

Application tips

• •Public service posts usually require a fully completed and signed Z83 form.
• •Attach a comprehensive CV — government panels shortlist strictly on listed requirements.
• •Quote the reference number exactly as it appears in the advert.