The Department of Health is inviting suitable applicants to apply for a Data Capturer vacancy at Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a Grade 12 certificate, computer literacy, and an interest in health information management, data quality, and reporting.
The post is based under the Nursing Department: HAST ART Clinic, where the successful candidate will support accurate data capturing, reporting, reconciliation, and information management processes. Applicants who understand health information systems, Web-DHIS, and data validation will have an added advantage.
Job Overview
Position: Data Capturer
Employer: Department of Health
Reference Number: refs/050123
Directorate: Nursing Department: HAST ART Clinic
Number of Posts: 1
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Location: Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre
Closing Date: 02 July 2026
Enquiries: Ms MV Mashishi – 012 734 7000
About the Data Capturer Vacancy
This Data Capturer role is important because accurate health data helps the Department of Health plan services, monitor performance, and improve patient care. The successful applicant will work with health information, reports, and digital systems such as Excel databases and Web-DHIS.
The position requires someone who is organised, detail-focused, computer literate, and able to work with different teams. Since the role involves data reporting and verification, applicants should be comfortable working with numbers, documents, health records, and reporting deadlines.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have at least a Grade 12 Certificate.
The Department is looking for candidates with knowledge of health information management, data validation, and interpretation. Applicants should also understand information management processes such as data collection, collation, processing, reconciliation, analysis, presentation, and reporting.
Computer literacy is important for this role. Applicants must have knowledge of computer packages such as:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
Proof of computer literacy must be attached where required.
A certificate in Web-DHIS or experience in Health Information Management will be an added advantage. Candidates should also have knowledge of information systems used in the health sector.
Applicants must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, proficiency in English and other official languages, and a valid driver’s licence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable and timely reporting of health information. This includes working with National Tertiary Services Grant information, Web-DHIS reports, and monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
Main duties include:
- Capturing quality client data on computer systems, including Excel databases and Web-DHIS
- Generating monthly and quarterly reports
- Compiling summaries of activities on DHIS
- Compiling monthly mother and child health data
- Improving data quality through training and feedback
- Validating data by comparing DHIS information with monthly summaries
- Implementing standard operating procedures to improve data completeness
- Performing data reconciliation with all reporting units
- Collecting, collating, and analysing data
- Verifying submitted data with source documents on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
- Supporting ward admin clerks to comply with DHMIS policy requirements
- Ensuring weekly sign-offs are completed by the operational manager
- Providing training on data elements and performance indicators
- Assisting with administrative functions and information management development
Applicants must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when required.
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy is suitable for applicants who are interested in administrative work within the public health sector, especially those who enjoy working with data, reports, and digital systems.
You should consider applying if you:
- Have Grade 12
- Are computer literate
- Can work accurately with data
- Understand confidentiality and health information processes
- Can meet deadlines
- Have good communication skills
- Are willing to support data quality improvement in a healthcare environment
Experience in Health Information Management or Web-DHIS will strengthen your application, but the minimum requirement remains Grade 12.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the official Gauteng e-Recruitment portal.
No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form together with a recently updated comprehensive CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Human Resources to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
Important Notes for Applicants
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to:
- Criminal record checks
- Citizenship verification
- Credit record checks
- Qualification verification
- Employment and reference checks
- Skills or knowledge testing where applicable
- Medical surveillance where required
Applicants must provide at least three contactable referees, including one immediate supervisor where possible.
The Department of Health encourages women and people with disabilities to apply. Where a driver’s licence is mandatory, an exception may be granted for people with disabilities.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Department of Health Data Capturer vacancy at Cullinan Care & Rehabilitation Centre is 02 July 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early and ensure that all required information is completed correctly before submitting their online application.
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