Department of Defence is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for x2 Permanent Switchboard Operator vacancies.
Closing date for applications: 28 November 2025
x2 Permanent Switchboard Operator vacancies at Department of Defence
- SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR REF NO: SAAFCOL/01/42/25/3C
- SALARY: R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
- CENTRE: SA Air Force College, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, experience in switchboard procedures will be an added advantage.
Special requirements (Skills needed):
- Knowledge on operating a Telephone automatic Switchboard.
- Language proficiency in English (written and verbal).
- Excellent Telecom Operator/ Switchboard Skills.
- Good telephone etiquette.
- Good communication skills (Verbal and Non-verbal).
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DUTIES:
- Ensure that switchboard is properly manned and that relief arrangements are made when needed so that telephone traffic flows properly and are always in a proper working order, report all defect and ensure that repairs are done speedily.
- Ensure that switchboard apparatus is handled properly to prevent unnecessary interruption of telephone enquiries.
- Check private calls and see to it that costs are recovered.
- Train new and relief staff.
- Keep departmental telephone directory up to date and distribute amendments as and when necessary.
- Arrange for the installation and moving of telephones.
- Record and maintain a register for security related purposes.
- Liaise with personnel division when recruiting and selecting telecom operators.
- Supervise subordinates.
- Assist with the performance assessments/incentives of subordinates.
ENQUIRIES: Maj K.L. Bosch Tel No: (012) 351 5045/5172
APPLICATIONS:
Department of Defence, SA Air Force College, Private Bag X1008, Thaba Tshwane, 0143 or may be hand deliver at Abraham Kriel Road, Thaba Tshwane, Centurion or email to saafcolhr@dod.mil.za
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