About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Data Capturer for the HIV & AIDS Life Skills Conditional Grant, based at the Head Office in Zwelitsha. This essential role involves capturing and managing data related to the recruitment and payment processes for beneficiaries involved in school health and life skills initiatives throughout the Eastern Cape. By ensuring that accurate data is processed, this position plays a vital part in supporting the health and wellbeing of students across the region, thereby contributing to a healthier and more informed community.
Working in this role means you will directly impact the lives of school-going children, helping to promote health education and skills that are crucial for their development. By collaborating with various stakeholders, including Local School Administrators and social work graduates, you will help create a robust support system that empowers the youth to lead healthier lives. Your efforts will not only enhance the efficiency of the program but will also ensure that the necessary resources reach those who need them most.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all South Africans through accessible healthcare services and comprehensive health education. Its mission is to provide an integrated, high-quality public health system that meets the needs of communities and promotes social justice. Working within this department offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to public service, addressing the pressing health challenges faced by the nation.
As a member of the Department of Health, you will join a team dedicated to fostering a healthier South Africa through innovative programs and community engagement. This department is at the forefront of addressing health issues, ensuring that every citizen has access to necessary health services and education.
What You’ll Do
- Capture and process data for recruitment and payment of School Health and Life Skills beneficiaries.
- Liaise with Districts to collect monthly reports from Local School Administrators and supervisors.
- Verify and validate information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain the safekeeping of essential documents required for stipend payments.
- Input and manage School Health and Safety data in relevant databases, generating reports as needed.
- Maintain a database of Peer Education Clubs and other stakeholders providing health services.
- Collaborate with School Admin Clerks to confirm the integrity of health and safety data.
- Conduct quarterly assessments of program impacts and consolidate performance reports.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to provincial authorities.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate with no prior experience required.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word; practical experience will be an advantage.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a good command of English.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Legislative Framework and basic office administration practices.
- Familiarity with procurement systems and educational sector knowledge will be advantageous.
- Competencies in computer literacy, effective communication, administration, and people skills.
- Strong organizational, typing, writing, and leadership skills, along with basic financial recording abilities.
How to Apply
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below.
Requirements
A Grade 12 certificate with no experience required.Practical experience in MS Office Package e.
g.
Excel, Word etc.
will be used as added advantage.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal skills) and a good command of English language.
Knowledge of the Public Service Legislative Framework.
Proven competent knowledge of basic office administration practice.
Knowledge of procurement systems Competencies: Computer Literacy, Excellent Communication Skills, Administration Skills, People Skills, Organisational Skills, Typing and Writing Skills, Strong Leadership Skills, Basic financial recording, minute taking and report writing skills.
Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.
Job Duties
Capture data for processing recruitment and payment for School Health and Life skills beneficiaries contracted in schools and Circuit Management Centres using the spreadsheets, Liaise with Districts for monthly reports from the LSAs, LSA Supervisors and Social Work Graduates, ensure that the information is captured correctly, verified, and validated.Check accuracy of data captured and deal with queries, Ensure safekeeping of necessary documents to process payment of stipends e.
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reports and signed confirmation lists in line with the standard archive procedures, Capture all School Health and Safety information on applicable data base and produce reports when required to do so, Keep database of Peer Education Clubs and Soul Buddyz Clubs in schools, Partners and other stakeholders that render school health and safety services to schools, Liaise with School Admin Clerks to verify uploaded school health and safety data on SASAMS, Audit school health and safety LTSM, Policies and Circulars provided to schools and keep distribution lists, Conduct quarterly impact assessments of programmes rendered by LSAs, LSA Supervisors and Social Work Graduates and consolidate performance reports when required to do so, Write and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Province.
