Data Clerk (Assistant)

About the role

Sandvik Mining is looking for an Assistant Data Clerk to ensure accurate, timely and secure capture, updating and maintenance of company data and records. The role supports daily operations by handling both physical and digital documentation in a mining environment.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately input data from source documents into databases and spreadsheets.
• Update, verify and clean existing records to maintain data integrity.
• Identify and correct errors, informing relevant parties of any issues.
• Prepare and circulate daily reports to designated officials.
• Organise and file physical and digital documents according to company policy.
• Retrieve records for internal teams and authorised parties upon request.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and client information.
• Assist with inventory checks, stock reconciliation and support data queries.

Required profile

• Grade 12 Certificate/Diploma in IT, Business Administration or a related field.
• 1+ year experience in data entry, clerical or administration roles (fresh graduates considered).
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy and basic understanding of data privacy.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills in English and comfortable with repetitive tasks.
• Physical and medical ability to work in a mining environment; Zambian national.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Google Workspace