4131-Typists and Word Processing Operators

Job Title: 

Typists and Word Processing Operators

Job Description: 

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.

Tasks: 

Checking completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

605 - Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

Specific Occupations: 

413101 - Word Processing Operator
Description : Operates a computer to type, edit and generate a variety of documents and reports.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Computer Assisted Transcript Operator, Typist, Verbatim Reporter, Word Processing Clerk

413102 - Machine Shorthand Reporter
Description : Records and reproduces the spoken word in court and parliamentary proceedings, television programming and for the deaf and hearing impaired using handwritten shorthand, stenotype shorthand machines, computer-assisted transcription software and sound recording equipment.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Braille Transcriber, Court Reporter / Taker, Hansard Reporter, Stenocaptioner

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa