Examination Invigilators – Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants

Job Description

Job Summary

The Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) invites applications from qualified and reliable individuals to serve as Examination Invigilators and Senior Invigilators. Appointees will support the fair, secure and consistent administration of BICA examinations and must comply with all examination, confidentiality and monitoring requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend compulsory training and remain familiar with current BICA examination procedures.
• Report punctually and follow instructions from the Examination Officer or Senior Invigilator.
• Prepare the venue, seating plan, notices, equipment and authorised materials before candidates are admitted.
• Verify candidate identities and attendance, allocate seats and enforce rules on belongings, unauthorised materials and electronic devices.
• Deliver approved announcements, observe prescribed start and finish times, and respond only to procedural queries.
• Actively supervise candidates throughout the session, maintain appropriate examination conditions and ensure that all candidates are treated fairly.
• Manage late arrivals, temporary absences, illness, emergencies and disruptions in accordance with BICA guidelines.
• Report suspected misconduct, security breaches, candidate concerns and administrative irregularities immediately.
• Protect confidential materials and maintain an auditable chain of custody.
• Collect, reconcile and securely hand over scripts, records and materials after each session.
• Support paper-based or computer-based examinations and perform other reasonable examination duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent recognised qualification in education, administration, business, accounting or a related field.
• Previous experience in professional, tertiary, computer-based, paper-based or other high-stakes examinations is advantageous.
• Strong written and spoken English, sound numeracy and clear, neutral communication skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, reliability, punctuality, sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain alert, manage candidates calmly, work under pressure and apply rules consistently.
• Ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate records and work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic digital literacy and willingness to support computer-based examinations after training.
• Availability to work flexible hours during examination periods and complete all mandatory BICA training and competency checks.

How to Apply

Apply by email: [email protected]

Address: The Chief Executive Officer, Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants, Private Bag 0021, Gaborone, Botswana

Closing Date: 2026-10-15