The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting 415 Data Capturers for its HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB programme, with positions available across the Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane and West Rand health districts.
The posts offer a salary of R201 093 per year plus benefits and require Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification. The work centres on public health data capturing, database maintenance, data quality checks, statistical reporting and administrative support.
Applications close on 20 November 2026.
Who can apply for the Data Capturer posts?
Applicants need:
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent
- Basic understanding of administration processes
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office programs
- Numeracy skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work with and draw data
- Good time-management skills
- Positive and responsive attitude
- Knowledge of Batho Pele principles
Knowledge of Tier.Net health data management would be advantageous.
How many Data Capturer vacancies are available?
There are 415 posts available under the HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB Directorate.
Positions are spread across:
- Ekurhuleni Health District
- Johannesburg Health District
- Tshwane Health District
- West Rand District
This is a large public-sector intake aimed at strengthening health information and administrative support across Gauteng.
What will you do as a Data Capturer?
The role focuses on capturing, checking, maintaining and reporting health information.
You can expect to:
- Capture data electronically
- Update health information databases
- Maintain electronic records
- Generate spreadsheets
- Validate information
- Compile statistics
- Prepare routine reports
- Register documents
- Track records
- Retrieve information
- Maintain filing systems
- Assist with meeting minutes
- Answer office enquiries
- Provide general administrative support
Accuracy is essential because the information contributes to public health reporting and programme management.
Will you work with DHIS?
Yes.
The role includes capturing and maintaining information on the District Health Information System, or DHIS.
You may need to:
- Capture information on the DHIS database
- Update datasets
- Maintain the database
- Retrieve information
- Support reporting requirements
DHIS is an important part of health information management and reporting within the public health system.
What health information systems will you work with?
The duties include maintaining and updating the Health Information Management database, together with DHIS and other electronic records.
Knowledge of Tier.Net is advantageous.
These systems support the management and reporting of health programme information, including data linked to HIV, TB and related services.
How important is data quality?
Data quality is one of the central responsibilities.
You will need to validate information to check:
- Correctness
- Completeness
- Consistency
You may also perform monthly data reconciliations and update records so that reports reflect accurate information.
Poor-quality information can affect planning and reporting, so strong attention to detail is important.
Will you prepare reports and statistics?
Yes.
You may be required to:
- Compile routine reports
- Produce statistical information
- Generate spreadsheets
- Reconcile data
- Retrieve information for reporting
- Submit reports to relevant directorates
This makes Microsoft Office and general computer literacy important for the position.
What administrative duties are included?
The role also includes general office and records administration.
You may need to:
- Receive documents
- Register records
- Track documents
- File information
- Retrieve records
- Transfer information from paper records into electronic systems
- Take meeting minutes when required
- Answer incoming calls
- Respond to enquiries
- Complete duties delegated by a supervisor
The position therefore combines data work with routine public-sector administration.
What is the salary?
The advertised package is:
R201 093 per annum plus benefits
This is the annual salary package attached to the Data Capturer posts.
Do you need previous health data experience?
Previous health data experience is not listed as a compulsory requirement.
However, knowledge of:
- Tier.Net
- Health data management
- Administration processes
- Microsoft Office
- Data handling
can strengthen an application.
What are Batho Pele principles?
Batho Pele principles guide service delivery in the South African public service.
For this role, that means applicants should be prepared to work professionally, respond to service needs and support accurate and efficient public administration.
What are the vacancy details?
Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
Position: Data Capturer, HAST
Directorate: HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB
Reference: REFS/057389
Number of posts: 415
Locations: Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane and West Rand health districts
Salary: R201 093 per annum plus benefits
Minimum qualification: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent
Closing date: 20 November 2026
What documents are required?
Applicants must submit:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
- A recently updated comprehensive CV
Shortlisted candidates will later be asked to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents, not older than six months.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Government e-Recruitment portal.
Apply for the Gauteng Department of Health Data Capturer Vacancies
Hand-delivered, faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants who need help with the online process can email:
healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za
Before submitting your application, make sure your Z83 and CV are complete and that your computer, administration and data-handling skills are clearly reflected.
