Typists and word processing operators
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-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Typists and word processing operators - from R8 533 to R21 372 per month - 2026.
- 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
