RECEPTIONIST / TELECOM OPERATOR is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Northern Cape (ZF Mgcawu / Pixley Ka Seme District) | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
District Office
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Centre
Northern Cape (ZF Mgcawu / Pixley Ka Seme District)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate.
- Job related knowledge: Computer literacy particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Job related skills: Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal relations.
- Good organisational and People.
- Telephone etiquette.
- Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.
- Highly reliable.
- Ability to act with tact and discretion.
- Good grooming and presentation.
- Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages in relevant province.
Duties
- Facilitate telephonic and related administration.
- Keep and maintain incoming and outgoing documents register of the component.
- Attend to incoming telephone calls.
- Screen and forward calls.
- Receive telephone messages.
- Record telephone messages.
- Develop and maintain a database of contact numbers for officials.
- Administrate attendance register.
- Administrate telephone account.
- Facilitate switch board operation services.
- Receive requests from users by email.
- Arrange the new / movement / swap / block / unblocking of extensions.
- Programme the system for new / movement / swap / block / unblocking the system.
- Test the line after programming.
- Inform the user.
- Attend to clients with queries and provide information.
- Provide information to the clients and answer all general enquiries.
- Facilitate boardroom bookings.
- Manage and update calendar for boardroom bookings.
Enquiries
Mr D Leberegane Tel No: (053) 830 4060
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street, Kimberley, 8300 or by email to Post69@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Notes
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Northern Cape (ZF Mgcawu / Pixley Ka Seme District)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Job related knowledge: Computer literacy particularly Microsoft
Excel. Job related skills: Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal relations. Good organisational and People. Telephone etiquette.
Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different
backgrounds. Highly reliable. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Good grooming and presentation. Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages in
relevant province.
DUTIES : Facilitate telephonic and related administration. Keep and maintain incoming and outgoing documents register of the component. Attend to incoming
telephone calls. Screen and forward calls. Receive telephone messages.
Record telephone messages. Develop and maintain a database of contact numbers for officials. Administrate attendance register. Administrate telephone
account. Facilitate switch board operation services. Receive requests from users by email. Arrange the new / movement / swap / block / unblocking of
extensions. Programme the system for new / movement / swap / block / unblocking the system. Test the line after programming. Inform the user. Attend
to clients with queries and provide information. Provide information to the clients and answer all general enquiries. Facilitate boardroom bookings.
Manage and update calendar for boardroom bookings.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Leberegane Tel No: (053) 830 4060
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street,
Kimberley, 8300 or by email to Post69@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.