- Location
- City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, Western Cape
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Data Operations Assistant
Industry: Data / Business Information / Digital Services
Area: Cape Town – Brackenfell
Our client, a growing organisation within the data, business information and digital services industry, is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Data Operations Assistant to join their team in Brackenfell. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with information, computers and structured processes, and who takes pride in getting things right the first time. The successful candidate will support the Data Operations team by researching, capturing, reviewing, organising and maintaining accurate business information.
The role requires excellent concentration, strong English reading comprehension and the ability to follow detailed written instructions and established processes. You should be comfortable spending extended periods working on a computer and performing repetitive tasks while maintaining a consistently high level of accuracy.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 essential
- Previous experience in data capturing, administration, research or computer-based work will be advantageous
- Strong computer literacy
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets, online systems and web-based applications
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong English reading comprehension
- Ability to understand and follow detailed written instructions
- Strong concentration and organisational skills
- Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy
- Reliable, punctual and accountable
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Willingness to learn new systems, processes and procedures
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Key Responsibilities
- Review and verify data for accuracy, completeness and consistency
- Capture, update and maintain information on internal systems and spreadsheets
- Conduct online research using approved sources
- Identify incorrect, incomplete or duplicate information
- Correct data errors and flag information requiring further investigation
- Follow detailed written instructions, processes and project requirements
- Organise and format information according to required standards
- Complete assigned tasks within agreed deadlines
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Handle company and client information responsibly and confidentially
- Communicate discrepancies, challenges or queries to the relevant team members
- Provide general data administration and operational support when required
Who Would Suit This Role?
This opportunity would suit someone who is methodical, patient and highly detail oriented. You don't necessarily need extensive experience, what matters most is your ability to concentrate, work accurately, follow processes and take ownership of your work. If you enjoy working with information and technology and are looking for an opportunity to build your experience within a structured data operations environment, this could be an excellent next step.
Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
