Data Capturer – HAST (415 Posts) – Department of Health

The Department of Health is seeking Data Capturers for the HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB (HAST) directorate. The successful candidates will provide administrative support services and manage health data. Reference: REFS/057389.

Location: Ekurhuleni Health District, Johannesburg Health District, Tshwane Health District and West Rand District, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary: R201,093 per annum (plus benefits)

Closing Date: 20/11/2026

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Requirements

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate, or equivalent
• Knowledge in health data management (Tier.Net) will be an added advantage
• Basic knowledge of administration processes
• Good communication skills
• Numeracy skills
• Computer Literacy (knowledge and understanding of all MS programs) and ability to draw data
• Self-propelled, responsive person with a positive attitude
• Good in time management
• Knowledge of the Batho-Pele principles

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support services: Perform monthly data conciliations and do monthly data conciliation
• Capture data on DHIS database and update Health Information Management database (HIM)
• Capture and update data on the computer
• Generate various spreadsheets
• Update the system to all data sets
• Maintaining electronic databases
• Validate data (for quality purposes) to ensure correctness, completeness and consistency
• Compile routine statistical information/reports
• Receive, register and track records or documents submitted for further processing in the administration component of the institution
• Take meeting minutes when necessary
• Capture routine transactions on the computer, such as transferring information from manual records to electronic documents
• Provide routine and administrative maintenance services: update and file records in accordance with filing standards
• Continuous updating of information on the computer for reporting purposes
• Maintain the DHIS database
• Retrieve information required
• Submit reports to relevant directorate as requested
• Answer all incoming calls and enquiries in the office
• Compiling routine reports and statistics
• Registering and tracking official documents
• Perform delegated duties requested by the supervisor

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How to Apply

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the E-Recruitment portal. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified.

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