THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
HEADQUARTERS, ACCRA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The West African Examinations Council invites applications from qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions in the Ghana National Office.
1. LEGAL OFFICER (ASSISTANT REGISTRAR I)
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will report to the Head, Legal Department and will be required to perform the following duties among others:
- Draft/review contracts and other legal documents
- Conduct research on legal issues
- Represent the Council in court and before quasi-judicial bodies
- Serve as a member of Staff Investigating Committees
- Provide support to the Head of the Legal Department and other Divisions/Departments to achieve the Council’s objectives
- Any other duties that may be assigned
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
Applicants should possess:
(a) First Degree (Minimum, Second Class Lower) from a recognised University, professional qualification in law and be a practicing advocate in Ghana
AND
(b) A minimum of SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Certificate or their equivalents with credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, at ONE (1) sitting.
OR
SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Certificate with credits in six subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than TWO (2) sittings.
Experience
Applicants must have at least seven (7) years relevant post-qualification experience.
Key Competencies
- High sense of integrity, confidentiality and reliability
- Very meticulous with excellent writing skills
- Demonstrate a leadership ability, results-oriented and a team player
- Good organizational and co-ordination skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
- Clear understanding of the mandate of the Council and conversant with the WAEC Laws
Age
Applicants must not be more than forty (40) years old as at the close of the advertisement for the position.
2. ASSISTANT REGISTRAR II (AEROSPACE ENGINEERING)
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be assigned duties in the Test Development or Test Administration Division.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
Applicants should possess:
(a) First Degree from a recognised University (Minimum, Second Class Lower) in Aerospace Engineering.
AND
(b) A minimum of SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Examination Certificate or their equivalents with credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, at ONE (1) sitting.
OR
SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Examination Certificate with credits in six subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, at not more than TWO (2) sittings.
Experience
Applicants must have at least three (3) years relevant post-qualification teaching experience in a reputable institution.
Key Competencies
- Result-oriented and with unquestionable integrity, confidentiality, and reliability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team player with the ability to build and maintain credible working relationships.
- Be computer literate with typing skills.
- Good leadership ability.
- Great organisational and decision-making skills.
Age
Applicants must not be more than forty (40) years old as at the close of the advertisement for the position.
Remuneration
The salary and conditions of service are highly competitive.
3. ASSISTANT TRANSPORT OFFICER
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be required to perform the following duties, among others, in the Transport Department:
- Ensure the maintenance and servicing of the vehicles.
- Maintain an up-to-date database of all the institution's vehicles.
- Arrange for repairs and routine maintenance.
- Conduct regular inspections of vehicles.
- Maintain and complete accurate records.
- Keep schedules and organise team members.
- Check vehicles' log Information.
- Submit regular and comprehensive monthly reports on vehicle movements, fuel usage and problems.
- Assist in allocating and rotating appropriate work assignments.
- Any other duties assigned
Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following qualifications:
- A minimum of WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE/GCE Ordinary Level with credits in at least five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automobile/Mechanical Engineering
OR
- City and Guilds (Motor Vehicle Technician Part III (Full Technological Certificate) and three (3) years post-qualification experience.
- A Valid Driving Licence
Experience
Applicants must have at least three (3) years of relevant post-qualification experience in a reputable organisation.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and logistical skills.
- Effective negotiating skills
- Ability to work well with and to influence others.
- Good attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills.
- Excellent geographical knowledge.
- Knowledge of transportation vehicles.
- Knowledge of procedures, laws and regulations
Age
Applicants must not be more than thirty-five (35) years of age at the time of applying.
Remuneration
The salary and conditions of service are highly competitive.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested Applicants may apply from the Council’s website at the following address: vacancies.waecgh.org
The deadline for submission of completed application forms is 19th October, 2026.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.