Real Time Data Capturer (Internal Vacancy) - (6785) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• To provide quality individual support to at-risk students with disabilities in- and outside the classroom environment and to ensure the retention and academic success of these students. This is done through liaising with at-risk students and academic staff, handling of timetables, verbatim capturing of lectures (directly or transcribing of recordings), filing, record keeping, database administration and scribing during examinations.
• To work as a team member through contributing to department’s activities, which require team and students with disabilities support, including advocacy, marketing and workshops.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in an office environment preferably within a disability unit in an institution of higher learning.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Email and Internet).
• Above average typing speed and accuracy.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Student support.
• Capturing of lectures.
• Transcription of recordings.
• Database administration.
• Filing administration.
• Scribing during examinations.
• Team/Departmental support.
• Assist within the resource centre and the Disability Unit lab.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding students with disabilities.

Competencies

• Understand the needs of students with disabilities.
• Excellent listening and typing skills (more than 65 wpm).
• Ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Language proficiency in English.
• Contributing to team success.
• Initiating action and creativity.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.