Operational Intelligence Administrator (Cape Town)

Smollan
Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 43 min ago
Contract IT & Software
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Job Description

Role Overview:

  • We are seeking a detail-oriented AI Validator to join our operational Intelligence team. This role is central to ensuring that the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) data extracted from scanned documents meets strict accuracy, formatting, and completeness standards before it is centralized and reported.
  • The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, quick-thinking, and passionate about data integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Validate OCR-extracted data for accuracy and consistency.
  • Ensure extracted data is correctly interpreted and meets expected quality standards.
  • Identify and correct formatting or completeness issues in data entries.
  • Update and maintain cleaned and verified data in centralized spreadsheets.
  • Collaborate with AI Auditors and supervisors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Document validation checks and maintain audit trails.
  • Participate in continuous process improvement and provide feedback on OCR tool performance.
  • Adhere to established data handling and privacy protocols.

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • High attention to detail
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital tools
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new features and technologies
  • Strong time management and task prioritization
  • Ability to work remotely and independently
  • Moderate communication skills
  • Fast and accurate data entry skills
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Accountability and consistency in task execution

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Matric certificate or higher qualification in data entry, administration, or relevant field.
  • Demonstrated experience in a role requiring data validation, quality control, or administration.
  • Comfortable working in Google Sheets and other cloud-based tools.
  • Access to a reliable internet connection and computer for hybrid work.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with OCR tools or AI-based systems.
  • Understanding of document formatting standards.
  • Experience with Google Apps Script or workflow automation tools is a plus.

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You'll apply on Smollan's own site before 13 October 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeContract
LocationCape Town, Western Cape
CategoryIT & Software
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date13 October 2026
Smollan
Cape Town, Western Cape

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