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Data capture clerks may find positions in which they can work from home

If you are looking for a data capturing job, you have come to the right place. Freerecruit.co.za is a free online recruitment site for employers to post job vacancies and for candidates like yourself to find the best jobs in South Africa. Have a look through all our current administration & clerical jobs to see if there are any current data capturing jobs. Remember that companies do post new jobs every day, so set up job alerts to be notified of any new data capture jobs.

What is data capturing?

Data capturing is gathering information from various sources and inputting (capturing) this into a computerised system. Information is crucial for any business and therefore there is a huge demand for data captures. Data capture clerks can find jobs in all industries. A few examples of these industries include (but are not limited to):

What are the duties of a data capturer?

  • Gathering and preparing documents or information for data entry.
  • Liaising with team members to ensure all source information is complete and accurate.
  • Capturing the data into a computerised system, software or database.
  • Performing daily backups.
  • Maintaining a good filing system.
  • Performing clerical duties like printing, scanning, email, or faxing.
  • Preparing reports.
  • Creating digital format of handwritten documents.

What are the requirements of a data capturer?

  • High School Diploma or equivalent diploma/degree.
  • 1-2 years experience in a similar role. Some companies may offer entry-level data capture roles.
  • Excellent typing skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
  • The ability to process high volumes of data accurately.
  • A keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to sit in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
  • Good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
  • Good understanding of administration and clerical operations.
  • A good understanding of filing systems.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organisational skills.

The benefits of data capture jobs

Data capture clerks may find positions in which they can work from home. With the global covid-19 pandemic, companies prefer for these employees to work remotely. Some data capture positions are available for freelancers who may work from home for several client companies at once. If you have a small home office with a good internet connection, you may look at outsourcing your services as a data capturer. In a full-time position, the average basic salary for a data capture clerk in South Africa is R 8000 per month. Data capture clerks are often entitled to medical and sick leave benefits, annual leave and pension may also be included in the benefits package.
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