Coding, proof-reading, and related clerks convert information into codes, verify and correct proofs, and perform a number of miscellaneous clerical duties.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Coding, proof-reading and related clerks - from R8 703 to R24 679 per month - 2025.
- A Coding, proof-reading and related clerks typically earns between R8 703 and R17 087 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R9 936 and R20 561 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Converting information into codes and classifying information by codes for data-processing purposes
- Comparing proofs of texts and related material prepared for printing with original material, correcting errors and marking texts for printer according to the established rules
- Sorting forms and marking them with identification numbers
- Sorting documents for filing or to collate sets of pages
- Addressing circulars and envelopes by hand
