Receptionist / Telecom Operator

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development - Kimberley, Northern Cape

Closing date yi 29 ka June 2026

Regrettably, this position has been removed.

Requirements
  •  Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate.
Skills & Competencies

Job related knowledge:

  • Computer literacy particularly Microsoft Excel.

Job related skills:

  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal relations.
  • Good organisational and People.
  • Telephone etiquette.
  • Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.
  • Highly reliable.
  • Ability to act with tact and discretion.
  • Good grooming and presentation.
  • Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages in relevant province.
Responsibilities
  • Facilitate telephonic and related administration.
  • Keep and maintain incoming and outgoing documents register of the component.
  • Attend to incoming telephone calls.
  • Screen and forward calls.
  • Receive telephone messages.
  • Record telephone messages.
  • Develop and maintain a database of contact numbers for officials.
  • Administrate attendance register.
  • Administrate telephone account.
  • Facilitate switch board operation services.
  • Receive requests from users by email.
  • Arrange the new / movement / swap / block / unblocking of extensions.
  • Programme the system for new / movement / swap / block / unblocking the system.
  • Test the line after programming. Inform the user.
  • Attend to clients with queries and provide information.
  • Provide information to the clients and answer all general enquiries.
  • Facilitate boardroom bookings.
  • Manage and update calendar for boardroom bookings.
Additional Information
  • To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery.
  • The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
  • Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.
  • Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
  • Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
  • Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives.
  • The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools.
  • NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
  • Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
  • Do not submit duplicate applications.
  • If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post.
  • Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
  • If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
  • Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future.
  • Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action.
  • We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
  • The Department reserves the right no to fill vacancies.
  • By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department.
  • Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
  • Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations.
  • Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests.
  • All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.
  • Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
  • Applications and supporting documents sent to us that are not specified in the advertisement for the post that you are applying for will not be accepted.
  • Failure to do this will result in the application being disqualified.
  • EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Ref No
  • 3/1/1/1/2026/6
Remuneration
  • R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
Enquiries
  • Mr D Leberegane Tel No: (053) 830 4060
Centre
  • Directorate: District Office
Application Form
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