Typists and word processing operators type, edit and print using typewriter, personal computer or other word processor, and record oral or written matter in shorthand.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Typists and word processing operators - from R8 533 to R21 372 per month - 2025.
- A Typists and word processing operators typically earns between R8 533 and R14 973 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R9 492 and R17 418 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Typing written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, or shorthand using a computer, word processor or typewriter
- Checking completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting
- Gathering and arranging the material to be typed, following instructions
- Filing and storing completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintaining a computer filing system to store, retrieve or update documents
- Taking dictation and recording other matter in shorthand
- Reproducing the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions for cinema and television programming
- Transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment
