Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Clerk: Data Capturer – EPWP vacancy 2026.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 03 December 2026
Vacancy Location: Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Contract Duration: 1 year
Stipend: R5 800
Reference Number: 147/2026
About the EPWP Data Capturer Vacancy
Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality is offering a one-year contract opportunity for a Clerk: Data Capturer within the Expanded Public Works Programme environment.
The successful candidate will provide administrative and data capturing support relating to EPWP, MIG, PMU and other labour-intensive municipal projects.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Matric.
- Office Administration qualification or background.
- Advanced computer literacy.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
- A clean criminal record.
Proof of a clean criminal record must accompany the application.
Core Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Checking the accuracy of details recorded on transactional documentation.
- Updating work-in-progress information and data on departmental systems.
- Receiving data documentation.
- Importing data from various applications and programmes.
- Converting and formatting datasets using relevant systems and tools.
- Capturing and processing data in line with prescribed rules and procedures.
- Checking and validating data entries.
- Resolving data discrepancies and inconsistencies.
- Providing administrative support to municipal stakeholders.
- Communicating with technicians, consultants and relevant authorities.
- Maintaining transactional records, documentation and correspondence.
- Processing works orders for services, repairs, maintenance, insurance claims and capital projects.
- Capturing timesheets and transport log sheets.
- Handling timesheet-related queries.
- Updating general ledger information where required.
- Supporting Supply Chain Management and MFMA compliance.
- Updating administrative files.
- Retrieving records and supporting documents.
- Compiling statistical project information.
- Supporting archiving and disposal of obsolete records.
- Registering labour-intensive projects on the EPWP IRS system.
- Registering and updating projects on the MIG-MIS system.
- Capturing work opportunities created.
- Capturing upcoming EPWP, MIG and labour-intensive projects.
- Retrieving monthly reports.
- Submitting reports to the PMU Coordinator, EPWP Regional Manager and Provincial Steering Committee.
- Supporting reporting and query resolution.
- Performing electronic backups of information.
- Maintaining proper filing systems.
- Gathering background information for management queries.
- Capturing and retrieving information relating to MIG funding and payments.
- Supporting additional funding applications with PMU officials.
- Communicating with MIG Provincial and National officials on project reference numbers.
- Liaising with Supply Chain officials regarding movable assets and stationery.
- Reporting challenges to the PMU Coordinator.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed official Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality application form.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of all qualifications.
- Proof of a clean criminal record.
Certified copies must not be older than two months.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to the Senior Recruitment and Selection Officer, Mrs H.C. Wessels.
Applications may be submitted by post to:
Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality
P.O. Box 71
Graaff-Reinet
6280
Applications may also be submitted by email to:
Email: recruitment@bnlm.gov.za
Click here to apply for Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality EPWP Data Capturer Vacancy 2026
Applicants should ensure that the official municipal application form, CV and all supporting documents are included.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Canvassing councillors or municipal officials will lead to disqualification.
- The Municipality is committed to Employment Equity.
- Council reserves the right to fill or not fill the vacancy.
- Applicants not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- Applicants not contacted within six weeks after interviews should also consider their applications unsuccessful.
Enquiries
Telephone: 049 807 5700
Closing Date
Thursday, 03 December 2026
Applicants should ensure that their complete application reaches the Municipality before the closing date.