Job Description

Midvaal Local Municipality is inviting applications for EPWP Data Capturer opportunities within Public Safety, Roads, and Engineering Services in Meyerton.

These EPWP positions are aimed at creating work opportunities for unemployed applicants while supporting basic data capturing and administrative duties within municipal service sections.

The successful candidates will assist with internal queries, complaint administration, general office support, typing, leave administration, monthly statistics, and EPWP-related data capturing.

The temporary contract will run for a maximum of 24 months from the date of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Handle internal queries relating to complaints.
• Complete tasks delegated by the supervisor effectively and efficiently.
• Perform general administrative duties.
• Perform fast and accurate typing using a word processor or computer.
• Support effective administration within the assigned section.
• Capture monthly leave transactions.
• Capture EPWP-related statistics and data.
• Perform leave administration duties.
• Follow and execute instructions from supervisors.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and related duties requested by management or the supervisor.
• Support administrative work in Public Safety and Roads or Engineering Services sections.
• Maintain accuracy when capturing information.
• Support smooth administrative operations within the municipality.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Computer Literacy Certificate, including MS Word and Excel.
• Valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be bilingual and at least understand English.
• Applicants residing within the Midvaal area will be given preference.
• Ability to follow and execute instructions.
• Must meet the operational requirements of the post.
• Must be hard-working and self-disciplined.
• At least 1 year of experience in data capturing within a local government authority or general EPWP administration role.
• Must be unemployed, or serving the last three months of a contracted term.
• Youth between the ages of 18 and 35 may receive preference.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Available Sections

Applicants must clearly indicate which section they are interested in when applying.

The advert mentions opportunities in:

• Roads and Storm Water Section.
• Engineering Services.
• Water, Purification, and Sewer Sections.

Skills

• Data capturing.
• Administration.
• MS Word.
• MS Excel.
• Typing accuracy.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Complaint handling support.
• Leave administration.
• Record keeping.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Time management.
• Teamwork.
• Self-discipline.
• Reliability.
• EPWP administration awareness.
• Local government administration awareness.