Department of Traditional Affairs: Data Capturer

The Department of Traditional Affairs invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Data Capturer to be based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Position: Data Capturer X1

Reference Number: 2024/18
(Linked to term of office of the Commission on Khoi-San Matters)
Section: Secretariat: Commision on Khoi-San Matters

Salary: R183 279 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Location: Pretoria

Requirements: A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level 4 with at least one (1) year experience in data capturing and/or data management. Knowledge and experience in MS Excel and Access. Ability to capture data and collect statistics. A post-Matric qualification will serve as an added advantage.

Core competencies: Job knowledge. Interpersonal relations. Flexibility. Teamwork. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: Advanced computer literacy. Typing proficiency. Report writing. Planning and organizing.

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Capture data from available records into required formats e.g databases, tables, spreadsheet.
Maintain data quality. Verify, query missing data and errors observed during data entry. Review and validate all data from the records. Ensure data backups. Update registers and statistics. Keep and maintain records and files. Ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured. Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Commission.

Closing Date: 11 October 2024

Enquires: Ms RS Mogaladi Tel No: (012) 334 0549

Applications: Applications may be posted to: Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand delivery to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor, Pencardia 1 Building or e-mail at DTARecruitment@cogta.gov.za.

For Attention: Director: Human Resource Management

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed on the NEW Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and signed when submitted.

From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application will not be considered.

All applications must be accompanied by a fully completed Z83 form and a detailed CV only. Shortlisted candidates only will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents before the interview date.

Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation (Only shortlisted candidates may provide such proof).

Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date.

Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.