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.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Typists and word processing operators earn a salary between ₦37,653 and ₦111,455 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Typists and word processing operators ranges from ₦37,653 to ₦120,803.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between ₦40,864 and ₦119,404 per month.
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Job Responsibilities
- Typing written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, or shorthand using a computer, word processor or typewriter
- Checking completed work for proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting
- Gathering and arranging the material to be typed, following instructions
- Filing and storing completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, or maintaining a computer filing system to store, retrieve or update documents
- Taking dictation and recording other matter in shorthand
- Reproducing the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions for cinema and television programming
- Transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment