Data Capturer (6 Months Fixed Term Contract - Wits Health Consortium)

Recruiter

AJ Personnel

Job Ref

JHB003961/RM

Date posted

Monday, July 13, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Background

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
• In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

POSITION INFO

Division: Haematology Research Main purpose of the job: To accurately and timeously capture data, conduct data quality control checks and clean data on captured patient information on electronic patient records Location: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital Key performance areas: Create and capture new Patient files Capture blood results received from the laboratory Identify missing data, inconsistencies and errors and follow-up or report on missing data or errors Refer administrative support to the Project Coordinator Compile and generate relevant reports Maintain and update Patient files Perform daily data cleaning and quality control checks Check the accuracy of manually captured data Check and compare Patient history and data (i.e. height, weight, TB and medication history, ARV start dates etc.) Resolve discrepancies and queries with relevant parties Print relevant documentation and file it in Patient files Accurately and timeously capture data for assigned research studies Clean data based on error reports for assigned research studies Ensure research activities are completed within allocated time frames Required minimum education and training: Matric (Grade 12) with basic computer and typing skills are essential Required minimum work experience: Minimum 1 years' experience in data capturing or administration Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Knowledge of good clinical practice Experience in a health care environment Good administration skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database packages Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy Thorough with good attention to detail Good communication skills Self-motivated and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team TO APPLY: Only if you mee t the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful Closing date: 21 July 2026 Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date Please note: WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position