The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health invites qualified individuals to apply for the Data Capturer positions in various districts. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the health sector! Take the first step towards a rewarding career by applying today.
POSITION: Data Capturer: (241 POSTS)
SALARY: R193 359.00 per annum
CENTRE: VARIOUS DISTRICTS IN KWAZULU NATAL
CIRCULAR MINUTE No. G02/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: UMkhanyakude
REFERENCE NO: G02/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: Amajuba
REFERENCE NO: G03/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: Ilembe
REFERENCE NO: G04/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: UMzinyathi
REFERENCE NO: G05/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: UMgungundlovu
REFERENCE NO: G06/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: EThekwini
REFERENCE NO: G07/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: UGu
REFERENCE NO: G08/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: King Cetshwayo
REFERENCE NO: G09/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: Uthukela
REFERENCE NO: G10/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: Harry Gwala
REFERENCE NO: G11/2025
DISTRICT OFFICES: Zululand
REFERENCE NO: G12/2025
REQUIREMENTS FOR POST:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- NQF level 4 or 5/Senior Certificate/Grade 12/Standard 10/or equivalent
- Be computer literate with a proficiency in MS Office Software Applications.
MINIMUM RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- No previous experience required
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s licence (Code 08)
- Experience in using Tier.net, Web DHIS would be an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCE REQUIRED: –
- Knowledge of applicable computer software/applications, e.g. MSWord and MSExcel
- Knowledge of applicable policies and tools
- Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative frameworks governing the Public Service.
- Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment
- Planning and organising
- Prioritising skills
- Information collection and management
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Accurate keyboard skills
- Spelling and grammar skills
- Computer skills
- Data capturing skills
- Decision making skills
- Communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Typing skills and finger dexterity
- Mathematical skills
- Good record keeping and administrative skills
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: –
Undertake timely and accurate capturing of data
- Receive documents for data capturing.
- Prepare, compile and sort documents for data capturing.
- Organise paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost
- Capture data from available records into the required formats, e.g. database, tables, spreadsheets.
- Combine and rearrange data from source documents where required.
- Import and export data between different databases.
- Capture data for monthly and quarterly reports on all relevant electronic systems, e.g. WebDHIS.
- Capture Antenatal HIV survey data on DHIS
- Populate standard monthly and quarterly reports with data obtained from WebDHIS that is relevant to the Institution.
Verify the integrity of data
- Analyse and verify the integrity of data received by comparing
previously submitted reports and statistics and with source documents. - Ensure that all sections have submitted data on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Monitor the completeness of WebDHIS data from the sections to ensure that all data elements are reported on.
- Check the accuracy of data and correct incorrect data where necessary
- Check and query missing information and errors observed during data entry.
- Obtain further information for incomplete documents.
Provide support to end-users
- Compile monthly and quarterly reports.
- Distribute reports to the relevant managers in the institution.
- Follow-up on the submission of information from the various sections.
- Submit the reporting template to Districts for monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Submit Tier.Net progress reports to the District Office on a monthly basis.
- Provide technical support to the managers at the institution on data systems (excluding IT support).
- Retrieve data from the databases or electronic files as requested.
- Liaise with different units to collect data and information in the correct formats and within agreed timeframes.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders on the data to be collected
- Attend data-related meetings and give feedback to the management team.
Secure captured information in accordance with system pecifications and protocols
- Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
- Update registers and statistics on a regular basis and delete unnecessary files.
- Ensure records and files are properly maintained, sorted and secured
- Store completed documents in designated locations
- Maintain registers or records of activities and tasks.
- Comply with data integrity and security policies.
CLOSING DATE: 18 July 2025
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants can visit the following website at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for full posts details.
“Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.”
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private Bag X9051 Pietermaritzburg 3200 OR Hand delivered to: 330 Langalibalele Street Natalia Building, REGISTRY, Minus 1:1 North Tower
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed, initialed and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided.
Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV (with detailed experience). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation.
Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. It would be appreciated if you can attach course certificates only applicable to the post requirements. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for.
Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.