13 Data Capturer Job Openings at the Department of Social Development

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Deadline for Applications: 31 January 2025

Position Title: Data Capturer
Chief Directorate: HIV/Aids
Departnent: DPSA
Contract Duration: Until 31 October 2026 (13 positions available)
Salary: R183,279 per annum, with an additional 37% of salary in lieu of benefits.

Vacancies Locations:

  • Western Cape Province – Ref No: C1/F1/2025 (1 position)
  • North-West Province – Ref No: C1/F2/2025 (3 positions)
  • Gauteng Ekurhuleni – Ref No: C1/F3/2025 (2 positions)
  • KwaZulu-Natal Province – Ref No: C1/F4/2025 (4 positions)
  • Eastern Cape Province – Ref No: C1/F5/2025 (2 positions)
  • Limpopo Province – Ref No: C1/F6/2025 (1 position)

Requirements:

  • Education: Grade 12 Certificate
  • Experience: Relevant working experience in data capturing
  • Skills and Knowledge:
    • Familiarity with administrative procedures
    • Understanding of financial, procurement, and provisioning guidelines
    • Knowledge of document management, including tracking and retrieval of information
    • Typing proficiency
    • Computer literacy
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to solve problems effectively
    • Organizational and planning capabilities
    • Client care and telephone etiquette
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and a strong ability to work under pressure
    • Discipline, energy, and the ability to work both independently and in a team

Responsibilities:

  • Capture and input data for new applications or cases
  • Maintain both manual and digital filing systems
  • Compile and report on weekly and monthly statistics
  • Provide administrative services to the unit
  • Communicate with clients to verify data
  • Prepare and issue communication letters to clients

How to Apply:

Submit your application, referencing the correct position, to:
Director-General, Department of Social Development
Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001
Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street, Pretoria.
If submitting in person, applicants must sign the application register book to confirm submission.

For email submissions, please send your application to the following email addresses:

Important Notes:

  • Applications must include a detailed CV with descriptions of duties and two references
  • Use the new Z83 Application Form (effective from January 2021) available on the official website at www.dpsa.gov.za
  • For SMS applicants, the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required before appointment. The course costs R400.00 and lasts 120 hours. You can register for it at www.thensg.gov.za
  • Shortlisted candidates for SMS positions will complete a technical exercise and a competency assessment
  • All candidates will undergo a security clearance process
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure foreign qualifications are verified by SAQA
  • Personnel suitability checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates
  • Applications after the closing date will not be considered

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back within three months, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful.

For additional details, contact Ms. M Pule at (012) 312-7465 or 083 396 3964. Internal applicants should submit their applications at the DSD reception and register with Mr. S Boshielo.

The Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process or not fill the position at any stage.

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