Data Entry Operators

Data Entry Operators operate a keyboard to input and transfer data into computers for storage, processing and transmission.

What the job involves

• Enters data and codes required to process information

• Retrieves, confirms and updates data in storage and keeps records of data input

• Takes verbatim records of proceedings in rapid shorthand using computerised equipment and shorthand-writing machines

• Transcribes information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment, and proofreads and corrects copy