Work-Force
Listing live now. Role: Data Capturer. Location: Parys, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Parys operation, and this Data Capturer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the administration jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Crucially, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Parys team on trust, and the Data Capturer role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Data Capturer to step into the administration jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the administration jobs group in Parys.
About Parys
Notably, the role is based in Parys, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Parys and the broader Free State region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Parys.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Parys, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Parys cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your day starts at the front of the business, ready to greet visitors, answer the switchboard and make sure the leadership diaries are in order. Through the morning you balance calls, couriers, capturing data and supporting projects with neat, accurate work. After lunch, you might be preparing minutes from a board pack, helping HR onboard a new starter, or chasing a courier across town. By close of day, every desk you support knows you have it covered, and the office is set up for a calm, productive tomorrow.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Parys.
Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Importantly, the Parys office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Parys colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Parys teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Parys keep progressing.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The administration jobs space in Parys offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Parys team member.
Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Parys have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Your Workplace
Equally, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.
Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Parys site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Key Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
- Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.