Premier – Data Capturer

Data Capturer roles can help applicants build practical workplace experience in administration, data accuracy, inventory support, reporting, document management, stock reconciliation and operational recordkeeping. Premier is recruiting a Data Capturer for Fresh Foods WC in Groot Drakenstein, Western Cape.

This is a permanent opportunity within the Production department. The successful candidate will accurately capture, verify, maintain and update data in organisational systems and databases while supporting operational, administrative and reporting requirements.

Important: This vacancy is not advertised as a learnership, internship or entry-level no-experience opportunity. It is a permanent Data Capturer role that requires Matric / Grade 12, compulsory computer literacy in MS Office, Outlook, Excel and Syspro, and at least 1 year of data capturing experience, preferably in the FMCG sector.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This is a Data Capturer opportunity with Premier at Fresh Foods WC in Groot Drakenstein.

The official advert states that the purpose of the role is to accurately capture, verify, maintain and update data in organisational systems and databases.

The role supports data integrity, confidentiality and availability so that operational, administrative and reporting requirements can be met.

The successful candidate will work with data entry, records management, reporting, inventory management, stock takes, discrepancy resolution, payment preparation, creditor and buyer liaison, process improvements, meeting support, audits, safety and compliance standards.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, number of available positions, shift pattern or whether transport is provided.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit an applicant with Matric / Grade 12, strong computer literacy and at least 1 year of data capturing experience.

It may be suitable for someone who is accurate, organised, deadline-driven, confidential, analytical and comfortable working with operational data, inventory information, reports and administrative records.

The role may also suit applicants with experience in FMCG, warehousing, stores, production administration, stock control, inventory reporting, clerical work, document management, Syspro, Excel or creditor and buyer support.

Because the vacancy is based in Groot Drakenstein, applicants should consider whether they can travel reliably to the workplace before applying.

What you will do and learn

The official vacancy lists the following key responsibilities:

Data capturing and verification

• Capture data accurately across relevant systems.
• Verify data before and after capturing.
• Update data across organisational systems and databases.
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct regular quality checks to support data accuracy and system integrity.
• Identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
• Support data integrity, confidentiality and availability.

Records and document management

• Maintain organised electronic records.
• Maintain organised physical records.
• Assist with filing, scanning and archiving.
• Support document management processes.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with data and records.
• Follow administrative and office procedures.

Reporting and analysis

• Generate reports to support decision-making.
• Analyse data to identify trends.
• Support operational reporting requirements.
• Support administrative reporting requirements.
• Use data to help identify issues, discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Work with deadlines and defined processing targets.

Inventory and stock support

• Manage inventory through stock takes.
• Support inventory reporting.
• Assist with discrepancy resolution.
• Use stock and inventory data accurately.
• Support warehousing and stores-related information processes.
• Apply inventory management knowledge in a production or FMCG environment.

Administrative, payment and stakeholder support

• Support administrative and clerical functions.
• Coordinate payment preparation.
• Liaise with creditors.
• Liaise with buyers.
• Liaise with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings where required.
• Support audits where required.
• Contribute to process improvements.
• Promote safety and compliance standards.

Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Premier may allocate additional reasonable data capturing, administration, reporting, inventory, stock, creditor, buyer, payment preparation, audit, document management, compliance or clerical duties according to operational requirements.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Must have Matric / Grade 12.
• Must have compulsory computer literacy in MS Office, Outlook, Excel and Syspro.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year data capturing experience.
• Data capturing experience in the FMCG sector is preferred.
• A Higher Certificate or Diploma in Financial Accounting, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering is advantageous.
• Should have good working knowledge of warehousing and store environments.
• Should have good working knowledge of integrated operating network systems.
• Should have solid knowledge of inventory management.
• Should understand data entry and record management principles.
• Should understand administrative and office procedures.
• Should understand data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Should understand basic reporting and document management processes.
• Should be comfortable using computer systems and database applications.
• Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the recruitment process.

Matric requirement explained

The official advert requires Matric / Grade 12.

Applicants should state their Matric qualification clearly on the CV and should be prepared to upload proof if requested through the official Premier eRecruit application platform.

Applicants should make sure that qualification details and dates are accurate and truthful.

Computer literacy requirement explained

The official advert states that computer literacy in MS Office, Outlook, Excel and Syspro is compulsory.

Applicants should clearly show their computer skills on the CV, especially Excel, Outlook, MS Office and Syspro experience.

Applicants should not claim Syspro, Excel or database experience unless they can explain how they used those systems if shortlisted.

Experience requirement explained

The official advert requires a minimum of 1 year of data capturing experience, preferably in the FMCG sector.

Applicants should clearly list data capturing experience, including employer names, dates worked, systems used, type of data captured, reporting duties, stock or inventory exposure and administrative responsibilities.

Applicants with FMCG, production, warehousing, stores, inventory, stock take, reporting or database experience should highlight it clearly and honestly.

Advantageous qualification explained

The official advert lists a Higher Certificate or Diploma in Financial Accounting, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering as advantageous.

This means these qualifications may strengthen an application, but Matric / Grade 12 is the essential qualification listed in the advert.

Applicants with relevant tertiary qualifications should include the qualification name, institution and completion status on the CV.

Knowledge areas listed in the advert

The official advert lists the following knowledge areas:

• Good working knowledge of warehousing and store environment.
• Good working knowledge of integrated operating network systems.
• Solid knowledge of inventory management.
• Data entry and record management principles.
• Administrative and office procedures.
• Data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Basic reporting and document management processes.
• Computer systems and database applications.

Skills listed in the advert

The official advert lists the following skills:

• Accurate and efficient data entry and typing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Skills and personal attributes that may help

• Strong typing accuracy.
• Careful checking of figures, documents and system entries.
• Ability to work with Excel spreadsheets.
• Syspro experience or willingness to work with ERP systems.
• Inventory and stock control awareness.
• Good filing, scanning and archiving habits.
• Ability to produce basic reports.
• Good communication with creditors, buyers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive data.
• Problem-solving when records or figures do not match.
• Ability to meet processing targets and deadlines.
• Integrity, reliability and accountability.

What this opportunity really means

This is a practical data capturing and administration role in a production and FMCG environment.

The successful candidate should expect work involving accurate data entry, system updates, record management, reports, stock takes, inventory discrepancies, payment preparation, stakeholder communication and administrative support.

The role is permanent, but it is not a no-experience opportunity. Applicants must have Matric / Grade 12, compulsory computer literacy in MS Office, Outlook, Excel and Syspro, and at least 1 year of data capturing experience.

Because the role involves data integrity, confidentiality, inventory information and payment preparation, applicants should be comfortable working accurately, responsibly and confidentially with business information.

Applicants should confirm salary, benefits, exact working hours, reporting line, system requirements, transport arrangements and any additional employment conditions directly with Premier if shortlisted.

Application checklist

Prepare the following information and documents before applying:

• Updated CV.
• Clear copy of your South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
• Proof of Matric / Grade 12, if requested.
• Proof of Higher Certificate or Diploma in Financial Accounting, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering, if applicable.
• Details of at least 1 year of data capturing experience.
• Examples of FMCG, production, warehousing, stores or inventory experience, if applicable.
• Examples of MS Office, Outlook, Excel and Syspro experience.
• Examples of reports generated or data analysed.
• Examples of filing, scanning, archiving or document management experience.
• Examples of stock takes, inventory reporting or discrepancy resolution.
• Examples of creditor, buyer, payment preparation or stakeholder liaison experience, if applicable.
• Correct employment dates and previous employer details.
• Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
• Any supporting documents requested through the official Premier eRecruit application platform.

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Important note for applicants

This is a permanent Data Capturer opportunity. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth programme.

The official advert requires Matric / Grade 12 and compulsory computer literacy in MS Office, Outlook, Excel and Syspro.

The official advert requires a minimum of 1 year data capturing experience, preferably in the FMCG sector.

A Higher Certificate or Diploma in Financial Accounting, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering is listed as advantageous.

The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, number of available positions, shift pattern or whether transport is provided.

Premier’s policy is to promote from within wherever possible, so internal applicants will be given priority. Premier recruits and appoints in line with its Employment Equity goals and objectives.

About the sponsor

Premier is a South African consumer packaged goods company with a long history in food manufacturing and staple food brands.

According to Premier’s official company information, the company was founded in 1824 and has a rich history of producing heritage staple food brands.

Premier operates in the FMCG sector and offers career opportunities in areas such as manufacturing, production, maintenance, administration and related support functions.

This vacancy is linked to Fresh Foods WC and the Production department in Groot Drakenstein, Western Cape.

Learn more through the official Premier website

Quick tips for applicants

• Apply before the official closing date of 10 July 2026.
• Submit by 09 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
• Use reference number PRE260701-2 when tracking the vacancy.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows Matric / Grade 12.
• Clearly show at least 1 year of data capturing experience.
• Highlight FMCG, warehousing, stores, inventory, stock take or production administration experience if you have it.
• Clearly list MS Office, Outlook, Excel and Syspro experience.
• Include examples of data verification, reporting, discrepancy resolution and record management.
• Include creditor, buyer, payment preparation or stakeholder liaison experience if relevant.
• Show that you are accurate, organised, confidential and deadline-driven.
• Do not exaggerate Syspro, Excel, inventory or data capturing experience.
• Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Matric / Grade 12.
• Applying without at least 1 year of data capturing experience.
• Not showing MS Office, Outlook, Excel and Syspro experience clearly.
• Claiming Syspro or Excel experience that cannot be explained.
• Submitting a CV that does not show data accuracy or typing experience.
• Leaving inventory, stock take, warehouse or stores experience off the CV where relevant.
• Not showing reporting, filing, scanning, archiving or document management experience where applicable.
• Not showing confidentiality and integrity when the role requires data protection awareness.
• Providing incorrect employment dates or qualification details.
• Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
• Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
• Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Premier eRecruit vacancy page.
• Submitting the application after 10 July 2026.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should apply only through the official Premier eRecruit vacancy page or another vacancy page clearly linked from an official Premier website.

Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, uniforms, equipment, software access or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a job.

Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs, email passwords, system passwords or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Premier position.

Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.

Upload identity documents, qualifications and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.

Always return to the official Premier vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Premier eRecruit listing for Data Capturer, reference number PRE260701-2.

The official listing confirmed the job title, reference number, closing date, Production department, Fresh Foods WC site, permanent job classification, Groot Drakenstein location, Western Cape province, job purpose, key responsibilities, qualification requirements, experience requirements, knowledge areas, skills and Employment Equity policy wording.

The official listing also confirmed that the role includes data capturing, data verification, records management, reporting, data analysis, data protection compliance, quality checks, administrative support, inventory management, payment preparation, stakeholder liaison, process improvements, meeting support, audit support and safety and compliance standards.

The official advert did not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, number of available positions, shift pattern or whether transport is provided when last checked.

Read more about our verification process on the How We Verify Listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official Premier application link below.
2. Read the complete Data Capturer vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Matric / Grade 12 requirement.
4. Confirm that you have compulsory computer literacy in MS Office, Outlook, Excel and Syspro.
5. Confirm that you have at least 1 year of data capturing experience.
6. Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official eRecruit platform.
7. Select the Apply option on the official vacancy page.
8. Create a candidate profile or sign in if you already have one.
9. Complete your profile fully, because the site may require a complete profile before applications can be submitted.
10. Complete all personal, education and employment-history questions honestly.
11. Enter your data capturing, Excel, Outlook, Syspro, FMCG, inventory, reporting, document management, administrative and stakeholder liaison experience accurately.
12. Upload your updated CV and any documents requested by the official platform.
13. Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details and uploaded documents are correct.
14. Submit the application by 09 July 2026 where possible.
15. Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.

Application Closing Date

The official closing date is 10 July 2026.

The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time. Applicants should submit by 09 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.