Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/245

TELKOM OPERATOR Chief

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

  • CentreMacassar CDC, Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure
  • ProvinceWestern Cape
Closing date: 14 days remaining

Job details

Circular
33 of 2026
Page No.
33
Circular Post
33/245
Department
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province
Western Cape
Centre
Macassar CDC, Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure
Salary
R201 093 per annum
Closing date
28 September 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R201 093 per annum

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std.
  • 7).
  • Experience: Appropriate experience in the operating of a high-volume switchboard, a messaging/ paging system and managing an enquiry/ helpdesk.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent telephone etiquette.
  • Willingness to work under pressure, unsupervised and in a team environment.
  • Willingness to work shifts, including public holidays, weekends and overtime.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Duties

  • Manage switchboard, email and telephonic enquiries, dispatching calls, taking and delivering messages, making announcements and paging staff over intercom.
  • Manage the facility helpdesk.
  • Effective telecommunication and support service to the facility.
  • Handle all internal and external calls and general

Enquiries

. Handle all telecommunication equipment and related tasks to ensure that all equipment is in working order, report all faults timeously to line manager. Maintain and update internal directory. Keep records of all official and private calls and print and distribute monthly telephone accounts. Provide clerical and administrative support to colleagues and supervisor.

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Notes and Z83 guidance

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Original Text
POST 33/245 : TELKOM OPERATOR Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R201 093 per annum
CENTRE : Macassar CDC, Khayelitsha/ Eastern Sub-structure
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std. 7). Experience: Appropriate experience in the operating
of a high-volume switchboard, a messaging/ paging system and managing an enquiry/ helpdesk. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication
(verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Excellent telephone etiquette.
Willingness to work under pressure, unsupervised and in a team environment.
Willingness to work shifts, including public holidays, weekends and overtime.
Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
DUTIES : Manage switchboard, email and telephonic enquiries, dispatching calls, taking and delivering messages, making announcements and paging staff over
intercom. Manage the facility helpdesk. Effective telecommunication and support service to the facility. Handle all internal and external calls and general
enquiries. Handle all telecommunication equipment and related tasks to ensure that all equipment is in working order, report all faults timeously to line manager.
Maintain and update internal directory. Keep records of all official and private calls and print and distribute monthly telephone accounts. Provide clerical and
administrative support to colleagues and supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Mr F Wilson Tel No: (021) 857-2330
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

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