Data Capture jobs in South Africa

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The key purpose of this role is to accurately capture maintenance-related data into the relevant Planned Maintenance System (e.g., CMMS) to ensure effective maintenance reporting and planning. This role also supports engineering administrative duties, including SOP/SWI documentation and VPO-related tasks.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Data Capture:

• Receive job cards from the Engineering Planner and artisans.
• Capture maintenance job card information into the system accurately and timeously.
• Run and distribute reports on maintenance performance metrics.
  
  

Maintenance Planning Support:

• Assist the planner with prioritizing maintenance tasks.
• Generate and print job cards from the system.
• Capture ad-hoc maintenance requests into the system and generate corresponding schedules.
• Distribute maintenance schedules to engineering controllers.
• Collect completed schedules after maintenance day, capture results, and ensure timely closure of all tasks.
  
  

Downtime & Performance Tracking:

• Generate and display key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering performance and individual artisans.
• Trend downtime to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

Team Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments.
• Actively contribute to both personal and team development.
• Champion and support VPO (Voyager Plant Optimization) initiatives within the department.
  
  

Visual Management & Workplace Organization:

• Ensure all displayed data is current and relevant.
• Apply 5S principles to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  
  

Data Management:

• Ensure high levels of accuracy in data captured.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure reports are generated and submitted on time.
• Minimize data capture backlog.
• Validate data to ensure correctness and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  
  

Reporting:

• Capture maintenance data accurately in the CMMS.
• Extract and compile reports as required.
• Maintain accurate problem-solving documentation.
• Ensure reporting capabilities are optimized for business use.
  
  

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Strong computer skills
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Solid administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
• 3–6 months on-the-job training
• Minimum 1 year in a similar data capturing or administrative environment
• Computer literacy is essential (MS Office; CMMS experience advantageous)
  
  

Additional Information:

Band: XI

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.