Data Capturer
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About the role
The Department of Traditional Affairs is hiring a Data Capturer, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R201,093 a year. (Linked to the term of office of the Commission on Khoi-San Matters) How to apply: Applications may be posted to: Directorate: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building, Pretoria or email DTARecruit202622@cogta.gov.za For attention: Director: Human Resource Management Reference number to quote: 2026/22 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- A Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level 4 with at least 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 organising