About the Role
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is seeking a dedicated Data Capturer to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of essential court data that supports the judiciary in delivering justice to the community. By meticulously capturing and verifying data from various records, you will play a crucial part in facilitating efficient court operations, ultimately contributing to the effectiveness of public service in South Africa.
As a Data Capturer, you will be immersed in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will shine. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector while gaining valuable experience. Your work will not only help in maintaining orderly records but also assist legal professionals in handling cases more effectively, thereby enhancing access to justice for all citizens.
About the Department
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is dedicated to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is accessible to every South African. With a mission to promote constitutional rights and provide effective legal services, this department plays a fundamental role in maintaining social order and safeguarding individual freedoms. Working here means becoming part of a team that values integrity, fairness, and service excellence in the pursuit of a just and equitable society.
What You’ll Do
- Capture and input data from court records into designated formats, such as databases and spreadsheets.
- Verify and validate data, identifying any errors or missing information during the entry process.
- Regularly back up data and update registers and statistics to maintain accurate records.
- Organise and secure records and files, ensuring they are easily accessible and properly sorted.
- Provide support to verification personnel by availing necessary data sources and files.
- Distribute correspondence and files to Registrars and handle incoming communications as needed.
- Report any IT issues to your supervisor promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to data operations.
- Attend to queries from Attorneys regarding quasi-judicial matters to facilitate efficient communication.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) recognised by SAQA.
- No prior experience is required; however, a valid driver’s license is advantageous.
- Knowledge of clerical duties and data capturing practices.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and basic customer service principles.
- Ability to work under pressure, demonstrating flexibility and motivation in your role.
- Strong organisational skills, with a meticulous approach to data management.
How to Apply
Applications can be sent via email to the address provided below.
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Requirements
Applicants should be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification at NQF level four (4) as recognised by SAQA.No experience required.
A valid drivers’ license will serve as an added advantage Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, Batho Pele principles and working procedures in terms of the working environment.
Skilled in communication (written and verbal), interpersonal relations, computer literacy, customer service, planning, organising, problem solving, analytical and numeracy skills.
Along with the following attributes: ability to work under pressure, flexible, motivated, meticulous and self-driven.
Job Duties
Capture data from available records into the required formats e.g.
databases, table, spreadsheet, verify missing data and errors observed during data entry, review and validate all data from the records, submit data and make regular backups of data, update registers and statistics, keep and maintain records and files, ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured, provide information to components, provide support to the verification personnel with availing data sources required and files, collect correspondence from general office, distribute files and correspondence to Registrars, send and receive emails when requested, report all IT problems immediately to supervisor, provide any other support as required by the judiciary, Court Manager and/or supervisor and provide information to responsible components, keep and maintain records and files in an organised method, ensure that all case records/court documents for data capturing are kept safely while in your 81 possession, attend to Attorneys queries with respect to quasi-judicial matters, review and validate all data from the files, open files, sort and distribute incoming data to be captured equally, update registers and statistics ENQUIRIES Technical Related Enquiries: Ms.
S Ndou Tel No: (021) 480 2635 HR Related Enquiries: Mr.
SD Hlongwane Tel No: (012) 482 3809
