Telkom Operator vacancy at the Department of Health

The Department of Health is inviting suitable qualified applicants for Telkom Operator vacancy.

Closing date for applications: 17 October 2025

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REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).
Experience: Appropriate experience in operating an electronic switchboard/PABX, messaging and paging system.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to work shifts, night shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime when required. Physically able to hear and speak clearly.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to operate an electronic switchboard. Excellent listening skills and telephone etiquette. Computer literacy in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel and Outlook).

DUTIES:

Handling all outgoing and incoming calls as well as emergency enquiries.
Ensure effective and efficient communication, both internal and externally between staff, clients and the public.
Manage the switchboard, fire alarms, medical gas alarms, elevator alarms, access control system and the PA system.
Ensure internal telephone lists are maintained and effectively communicated.
Send and receive calls via 2-way radio, monitor the CCTV system and report any faults and incidents to the supervisor.
Support supervisor with administration duties and relieve in other departments when needed.

ENQUIRIES: Mr A Van Vuuren Tel No: (022) 709-5096