Telkom Operator (Switchboard Support Services) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Department

Department of Health and Wellness

Location

Khayelitsha District Hospital, Western Cape

Salary

R201 093 per annum

Closing date

See advert

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate experience in operating of high-volume switchboard. Inherent requirement of the job: Physically able to hear and speak clearly. Ability to work shifts, night shift, weekends and public holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate knowledge and ability to operate a high-volume Switchboard and equipment, and a public address system effectively and efficiently Excellent listening skills and telephone etiquette Computer Literacy in Microsoft Packages (Word excel and Outlook.

Duties

Manage switchboard & page staff over the Public Address system Effective communication handling (both internally and externally) of incoming and outgoing calls and answer telephone enquiries and delivering messages Handling of all telecommunication equipment and related task and ensuring that switchboard and telephone equipment is in working is in working order and report all faults to supervisor /relevant person. Maintain internal telephone directory Provided feedback on the operational running of the component and support supervisor by adhering to the code Conduct for the Public Service.

Enquiries

Ms A Gonya Tel No: (021) 360-4412

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 33 of 2026.