Document Specialist

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Legal
BASIC SALARY : R10 000.00 R17 000.00
START DATE : A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Excellent advanced MS Word and documentation skills.
• Computer literacy in Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and internet tools.
• MOS Word Expert qualification; additional MOS qualifications in PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook will be beneficial.
• Dictaphone typing experience.
• Typing speed of at least 65 words per minute (WPM), with proficiency in both audio and copy typing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Established document production experience in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient user of Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience working with and problem-solving corrupt documents.
• Experience using Kofax, Litera, Nitro, Visio, Adobe Writer and DocX Tools is beneficial.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and remain flexible when client requirements change.
• Proactive and positive, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative and problem-solve document queries.
• Commitment to the teams goal of always providing excellent quality and efficient service.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• A good team player who is confident and professional, with the ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Flexible, with the ability to work outside of core hours from time to time, as required, to meet client deadlines.

DUTIES:

• Produce and amend lengthy and complex business-critical documents with speed and accuracy.
• Proofread and check spelling, grammar, formatting, presentation and sense.
• Demonstrate proficiency in key software packages, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Maintain and update statistics.
• Attend and contribute proactively to meetings.
• Proactively clarify instructions with the client, supervisor and/or manager.
• Provide an effective and efficient handover of work between shifts.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information.