Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/246

TELKOM OPERATOR (SWITCHBOARD SUPPORT SERVICES) Chief

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

  • CentreKhayelitsha District Hospital
  • ProvinceWestern Cape
Closing date: 14 days remaining

Job details

Circular
33 of 2026
Page No.
33
Circular Post
33/246
Department
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province
Western Cape
Centre
Khayelitsha District Hospital
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 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

Where and how to submit your application.

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

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Original Text
POST 33/246 : TELKOM OPERATOR (SWITCHBOARD SUPPORT SERVICES) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : R201 093 per annum
CENTRE : Khayelitsha District Hospital
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
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

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