The Eastern Cape Department of Transport invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the available Data Capturer positions. These opportunities are offered to individuals who meet the minimum requirements and are ready to contribute to administrative and data management functions within the department. The posts provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a structured public service environment.
The available positions include Data Capturer roles and Data Capturer positions within the District Scholar Transport programme. Successful candidates will be responsible for capturing, verifying and maintaining data, supporting record management processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of information systems. The roles require attention to detail, basic computer skills and the ability to perform clerical and data handling duties efficiently.
1. Position: Data Capturer
Number of Posts: 03
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 4)
2. Position: Data Capturer – District Scholar Transport (12 Months Contract)
Number of Posts: 09
Salary: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 4)
These positions offer competitive salary packages in accordance with public service regulations and are aimed at supporting service delivery across designated centres. Applications are encouraged from individuals who are committed to professional conduct and administrative excellence. Eligible applicants are invited to submit applications through the official provincial e-Recruitment system before the closing date.
- DATA CAPTURER (03 POSTS)
- SALARY: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 4)
CENTRE:
Sarah Baartman Community Development (CBP) (Ref. DOT 54/02/2026)
Sarah Baartman (Innovation & Empowerment) (Ref. DOT 53/02/2026)
Public Transport Registration Operator License & Permits – Alfred Nzo (Scholar) (Ref. DOT 54/02/2026)
REQUIREMENTS:
A National Senior Certificate. No experience, however, exposure in the environment will be an advantage.
Knowledge: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collect statistics will be an added advantage.
DUTIES:
Provide data capturing services: Receive and record data. Capture data from available records into the required formats e.g., databases, tables and spreadsheets.
Provide data verification services: Verify query missing data errors observed during data entry. Review and validate all data from the records. Submit data.
Provide data management services: Make regular backups of data. Update registers and statistics.
Provide record keeping services: Keep and maintain records and files. Ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured. Provide information to components.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms. H. Magengelele / Ms. N. Palele
Tel: 043 604 7674 / 7539 / 7572 / 7504
e-recruitment technical enquiries: www.ectransport.gov.za
NOTE:
In terms of Departmental EE targets, preference will be given to Coloured Males/Females, Indian Males/Females and White Males/Females and People with disability.
- DATA CAPTURER – DISTRICT SCHOLAR TRANSPORT (09 POSTS)
(12 Months Contract) - SALARY: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 4)
CENTRE:
Sarah Baartman (Scholar) (Ref. DOT 55/02/2026)
Head Office KWT (Ref. DOT 56/02/2026) (6 Posts)
Alfred Nzo (Scholar) (Ref. DOT 57/02/2026)
Chris Hani (Ref. DOT 58/02/2026)
REQUIREMENTS:
A National Senior Certificate. No experience, however, exposure in the environment will be an advantage.
Knowledge: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collect statistics will be an added advantage.
DUTIES:
Provide data capturing services: Receive and record data. Capture data from available records into the required formats e.g., databases, tables and spreadsheets.
Provide data verification services: Verify query missing data errors observed during data entry. Review and validate all data from the records. Submit data.
Provide data management services: Make regular backups of data. Update registers and statistics.
Provide record keeping services: Keep and maintain records and files. Ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured. Provide information to components.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms. H. Magengelele / Ms. N. Palele
Tel: 043 604 7674 / 7539 / 7572 / 7504
e-recruitment technical enquiries: www.ectransport.gov.za
APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be submitted only via the provincial e-Recruitment system available at https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za (Click: Jobs, to view vacancies without logging-in). The system is available 24/7 throughout and closes at 23:59 on the closing date.
To report any challenges pertaining to the e-Recruitment System, send an email with your ID Number, your profile e-Mail Address and the details of the issue to: www.ectransport.gov.za. Do not submit any CVs to this email address; should you do so, your application will be regarded as lost and will not be considered.
Hand-delivered, emailed, faxed or posted applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: 27 February 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
NOTE:
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (an unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application, however, the Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently unsignable – applicants applying via the system must scan and upload the signed Z83), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at http://www.ectransport.gov.za/documents/Z83%20FORM.pdf which must be signed and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV.
The applicant must submit copies of qualifications, identity documents and driver’s license (where appropriate) and any other relevant documents. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from HR regarding the requirements for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and women are encouraged to apply.
For SMS posts all shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
The selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessment. The department welcomes applications from all racial groups. However, in making appointments preference for these posts will be given to the designated groups in pursuit of departmental EE targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for recommended candidates to have obtained the pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts. The full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme (the SMS pre-entry certificate is not a requirement for shortlisting; it is submitted prior to appointment).
Enquiries can be directed to Ms. H. Magengelele / Ms. N. Palele
Tel: 043 604 7674 / 7539 / 7572 / 7504
e-recruitment technical enquiries: www.ectransport.gov.za