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Data Entry Clerks

Descriptions & Duties

  • Data Entry Clerks are responsible for entering data into system, modifying data, and printing reports. They have to verify the accuracy and completeness of data.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Typing skills

Data Entry Clerks must be able to type fast and accurately.

Clerical skills

Data Entry Clerks must be able to perform typing, filing and record keeping.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Secondary school education

Experience

  • 1 to 2 years' relevant working experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $9,000-$15,000

Monthly Salary $13,000-$25,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$35,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Data Entry Clerks work in offices during regular business hours.

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