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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Telkom Operator
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS136/2026
  New Somerset Hospital
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience, in the operating of a switchboard.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std. 7).
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Handling of all incoming and outgoing calls as well as telephonic enquiries. Ensure effective and efficient communication, both internally and externally between staff, clientele and the general public. Processing and distribution of monthly telephone accounts. Keep monthly statistics. Provide clerical and administrative support to the supervisor. Monthly update of the telephone extension list. Receive and ensure accurate distribution of faxes and other messages.
 
Enquiries:
Mr. J Roberts (021) 402 6461
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
The ability to operate switchboard equipment effectively and efficiently. Excellent telephone etiquette. Able to communicate effectively.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
The ability to work, day and night shifts, on weekends and public holidays when required. Physically able to hear and speak clearly.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 193 359 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
3/27/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 4/14/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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