EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVE (PYEI) PHASE 3

An opportunity has risen within the Eastern Cape Department of Education to recruit suitably qualifying candidates into the positions of Data Capturers. The Department will be embarking on the implementation of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Phase 3 under the presidential Economic Stimulus Package therefore successful candidates will be assisting the Initiative to achieve its intended objectives. Data Capturers will report to District HRD CES, Deputy Directors HRD and to the Provincial Project Manager.

Successful candidates will be based in the Department’s 12 Districts across the Province as follows:

Alfred Nzo East x8
Alfred Nzo West x 24
Amathole East x28
Amathole West x14
Buffalo City Metro x16
Chris Hani East x17
Chris Hani West x17
Joe Gqabi x16
Nelson Mandela Metro x13
OR Tambo Coastal x23
OR Tambo Inland 26 26
Sarah Baartman x10

JOB PURPOSE

Capturing, processing and storing of data for the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Phase 3 or any other duty that may be assigned by relevant supervisors.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

Data Entry

Enter information from documents to be stored and transmitted.
Consistently check work for accuracy and completeness
Complete forms and edits current information
Reads the information and keys the datainto the necessary fields.
Compare the entered information with thesource to identify errors and correct.
Separates information into different sections to categorize and identify certain characteristics.

Administrative

Responsible for storing and filing completed information and maintaining records of work tasks and completed documents.
Performs many different administrative tasks such as word processing, filling out paperwork, and maintaining records and files
Telephone queries

Operating Equipment

Operates a variety of machines and equipment such as computers with a variety of systems,
keyboards, scanners, printers, and copy machines.
Knowledge of specific computer software and programs for data entry tasks.
Keys information directly into the computer, and can also be required to scan documents and fill in any missing information.
Enters data onto tapes or disks for later entry

COMPETENCIES

Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize time and work effectively;
Strong people skills with the ability to work under pressure;
Highly–motivated, confident communicator with the ability to engage with people at all levels;
Pays attention to detail and displays a high level of integrity;
Able to multi–task and is deadline orientated;
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across diverse cultural backgrounds;
Innovative and creative, able to see new opportunities; and
Reflective and open to learning.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office Word and Excel.
Ability to concentrate for lengthy periods and perform accurately with adequate speed.
Good typing skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Matric certificate
College certificate / Diploma in Administration
IT/Computer Literacy and database skills
ICDL (added advantage)
Youth between 18 – 35

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES

All applications should be submitted to Districts on a signed Z83 Form obtainable from any Public Service department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be accompanied by a recently updated CV as well as certified copies of all qualifications. Applications are to be submitted at HRD district offices.

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