Data Entry Specialist

Augment.agency; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global event personalization company in Cape Town is looking for a Data Entry Specialist to maintain and organize data for various platforms. The ideal candidate has strong typing skills, attention to detail, and prior experience in data entry or office administration. Join a passionate team and contribute to significant sports events while enjoying an in-office and remote work setup.

Benefits

Work with global mass participation events

Passionate global team

Scenic office setting

Qualifications

• Previous experience in data entry or office administration is required.
• At least one year’s experience through an internship or previous employment.

Responsibilities

• Transcribing information from sources into electronic formats.
• Reviewing and verifying data for accuracy and completeness.
• Managing data files and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Updating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets.
• Extracting data for reports or analysis.

Skills

Strong Typing Skills

Attention to Detail

Proficiency with Software

Data Management Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organization and Time Management

Job description

Data Entry Specialist

Our portfolio partner, iTAB, is seeking a curious and results-driven Data Entry Specialist based in Cape Town.

Contract: Full-Time, in-office (Remote Wednesdays)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

About iTAB:

iTAB is the global leader in medal personalisation, partnering with over 650 mass participation events worldwide, including London Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Sydney Marathon, Abbott World Marathon Majors, Spartan Race, runDisney, Tough Mudder, and many iconic marathons and triathlons. Our mission is to help athletes commemorate their sporting milestones in a personal and lasting way.

The Role:

The Data Entry Specialist will accurately input, organize, and maintain data in CRM systems, databases, and spreadsheets. Responsibilities include verifying data for completeness and accuracy, ensuring data integrity, and resolving discrepancies. This role requires strong typing skills, attention to detail, proficiency with relevant software, and the ability to handle large amounts of information to deadlines.

Who we’re looking for:

Previous experience in data entry, office administration, secretarial, or related roles is required, with at least one year’s experience through an internship, apprenticeship, or previous employment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Input: Transcribing information from various sources into electronic formats such as databases or spreadsheets.
2. Data Verification: Reviewing and verifying data for accuracy and completeness, and correcting errors.
3. Data Organization: Managing data files and ensuring compliance with data management standards.
4. Data Maintenance: Updating and maintaining databases and spreadsheets to reflect current information.
5. Data Processing: Formatting or converting data to meet specific requirements.
6. Data Retrieval: Extracting data for reports, analysis, or other purposes.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong Typing Skills: Fast and accurate typing.
• Attention to Detail: Precise data input and verification.
• Proficiency with Software: Familiarity with database software, spreadsheets, and relevant tools.
• Data Management Knowledge: Understanding of data structures, database management, and data integrity.
• Communication Skills: Effective collaboration and reporting abilities.
• Organization and Time Management: Keeping data organized and meeting deadlines.

Additional Tasks:

• Data Audit: Identifying and resolving data discrepancies.
• Data Reporting: Creating reports based on data analysis.
• Data Security: Handling sensitive and confidential information responsibly.

Why Join iTAB?

• Work with some of the world’s biggest mass participation events.
• Be part of a passionate, global team celebrating athletic achievements.
• Shape iTAB’s future.
• Enjoy offices in a scenic rural setting with picturesque walks and running routes nearby, perfect for a lunchtime recharge.