About the position
Where data meets detail – do you have the analytical mindset to turn information into trusted insights? Our international client with offices in Cape Town, is looking for a Data Operator to play a key role in maintaining the quality, accuracy and reliability of their datasets. This is a detail-driven position where you will capture, maintain and validate data from a range of relevant sources. Your attention to detail, consistency and sound judgement will directly influence the quality of the data and products the wider business relies on.
Responsibilities
• Capture and maintain data across relevant sources to a high standard of accuracy and completeness, including regular accommodation price and availability updates
• Apply quality assurance to your own work; identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, and gaps
• Research and verify data across multiple sources
• Gather market intelligence to support the development of the dataset
• Observe and analyse data changes across the student accommodation sector
• Follow data guidelines, processes, and quality assurance checks consistently
• Resolve issues independently where possible; escalate promptly when not
• Organise your workload to meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Communicate updates, questions, and blockers clearly; document your work for others to follow
• Support dataset-related projects and other areas of the business during busy periods, as needed
Requirements
• Matric, relevant qualification highly advantageous
• Strong, sustained attention to detail during repetitive and high-volume work
• Sound research and problem-solving: verifies before trusting, investigates before escalating; researches and makes informed decisions with good justification
• Clear written and spoken English
• Good time management and self-organisation
• Takes ownership of tasks end to end; asks for support appropriately; works well in a team
• Comfortable learning new tools and adapting as processes change
• Confident with computers and everyday digital tools