Data Capturers – George

Data Capturers – George

WE MAKE PATIENT CARE A PRIORITY. IF YOU DO, JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!

PathCare is a partnership of pathologists in private practice across South Africa that has been assisting doctors and healthcare professionals determine and confirm diagnoses since 1923. We are registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) and all our laboratories are SANAS accredited.

Opportunities exist for Data Capturers to join the team in the Login department at our George branch. We are seeking individuals who display a high level of ethics and integrity while consistently aligning with the PathCare values.

The successful candidate will play a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely, and secure entry of medical and patient data into our laboratory systems, supporting diagnostic quality and operational efficiency.

Key Competency Requirements

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Computer Literate- Microsoft Office, especially Excel proficiency required
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology is advantageous
  • Display initiative
  • Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute with high accuracy
  • Previous typing and administrative experience
  • Customer-focused with a passion for patient care and customer satisfaction
  • Excellent attention to detail and data checking skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Display good interpersonal skills and be a team player
  • Display initiative and the ability to work independently
  • Must be able to work well under pressure and achieve set targets/goals within a fast-paced environment
  • Must be fluent in English with an understanding of Afrikaans
  • Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends & public holidays
  • Must have an acceptable track record/performance record with regard to the technical and behavioural

Key Responsibilities

  • Capture and verify patient and test data into laboratory information systems (LIS)
  • Maintain high accuracy and speed of data entry (minimum 35 wpm required)
  • Flag incomplete or inconsistent records and follow up for corrections
  • Comply with privacy regulations and data security protocols
  • Assist with periodic audits and quality assurance processes
  • Collaborate with laboratory and administrative staff for seamless data flow

Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a market-related remuneration package which includes a retirement fund contribution and risk benefits (Group Life and Disability cover), annual bonus, competitive maternity benefits, health care allowance, discounted pathology tests, payment of HPCSA/SANC annual registration fees and developmental opportunities at the PathCare Training Academy.

Applicants who meet the criteria and are interested in joining our dynamic team are required to complete the attached application form and submit this together with a CV to phumza.zantsi@pathcare.net

Closing date: Thursday, 18th December 2025

Please note: by applying for this position, your application will be subject to verification checks of your driver’s licence, ID document, qualifications/proof of registration, credit and criminal checks if required. Candidates must be willing to participate in a rigorous evaluation process.

PathCare is committed to the pursuit of excellence and diversity in achieving our equity targets and the organisation’s approved Employment Equity plan will be considered as part of the talent acquisition process. All qualified candidates including people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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