Telkom Operator

Western Cape Department of Health-Cape Town, África do Sul

Institution: Karl Bremer Hospital
(Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services)

Service benefits:

  • 13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing allowance, medical aid allowance.

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 in a hospital environment.

Inherent requirements of the job:

  • Willingness to work shifts, night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
  • Work overtime when required by operational needs.
  • Physically able to hear and speak clearly.

Competencies (Knowledge/skills):

  • Ability to operate an electronic switchboard.
  • Excellent listening skills and telephone etiquette.
  • Appropriate knowledge in operating an electronic switchboard, a messaging and paging system.
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel and Outlook).
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

  • Handling of incoming and outgoing calls.
  • Manage switchboard, answer telephonic queries and deliver messages
  • Ensure effective and efficient communication both internal and externally between staff, clientele and the general public.
  • Handling of all telecommunication equipment and related tasks.
  • Handling of all alarm systems allocated to switchboard.
  • Maintain internal telephone directory.
  • Provide feedback on the operational running of the component.
  • Report all faults alarms and telephone equipment to the supervisor/ relevant technicians.
  • Support supervisor by adhering to the Code of Conduct for the Public Service.