Job Description

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is inviting applications for the Data Capturer: EPWP position at the Cape Town Regional Office.

This is an entry-level opportunity for a candidate who can support the collection, capturing, verification, and reporting of EPWP project data.

The successful candidate will work with implementing departments, districts, municipalities, and other public bodies to collect project information, capture it accurately into the relevant systems, and provide administrative support to the unit.

Responsibilities

• Collect EPWP project data from implementing public entities.
• Collect or receive data from implementing departments, districts, and local municipalities.
• Draft monthly and quarterly reports on all data collected.
• Verify and query missing data and errors identified during data collection.
• Provide effective data capturing of EPWP projects collected from implementing bodies.
• Capture data into the Integrated Reporting System and Infrastructure Management Information.
• Make regular backups of data.
• Provide information to components.
• Offer advice and guidance to public bodies on the process of capturing data and agree on deadlines for the submission of required information.
• Render administrative support to the unit.
• Monitor communication and administer the flow of information and documents in the office.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / equivalent qualification.
• No experience required.

Knowledge

• Ability to work with Microsoft packages.
• Good understanding of EPWP.

Skills

• Computer literacy
• Planning and organising
• Problem solving
• Analytical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Report writing

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under stressful situations
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Highly motivated
• Trustworthy
• Punctual
• Assertive
• Hard-working
• Ability to work independently
• Prepared to travel
• Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements
• Willing to learn

Additional Information

• Reference number: 2026/188
• Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
• Enquiries: Ms. B Nkasela, Tel No: (021) 402 2080