The Department of Water and Sanitation is now looking for a suitable candidate to fill in the vacant Receptionist/Telecom Operator position. The successful candidate will be stationed in King William’s Town. The hiring department is accepting applications from anyone with at least a senior certificate. If the Receptionist/Telecom Operator vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation interests you, submit your application today!
Summary
All interested candidates are required to quote the reference number of this post, 220319/14, within their application forms. This job offers a level five salary which amounts to R 163 563 annually. In order to be eligible, candidates must meet the minimum educational requirement which is a Grade 12 certificate. This qualification must be accompanied by one or two years of relevant experience. Furthermore, the Receptionist/Telecom Operator vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation also requires all applicants to have the following skills and competencies:
- Knowledge and understanding of clerical and administrative procedure
- Strong communication skills
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn the service delivery components and operate switchboard within the department
- Computer literacy
- Sound knowledge of MS package as well as internet explorer (provide proof thereof)
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ability to prioritise and organise work
- Telephone etiquette
- Diversity and people management
- Client orientation and customer focus
- Ethical conduct and accountability
- Ability to communicate in Afrikaans, Xhosa and English
Key Performance Areas:
- Be responsible for operating the switchboard by handling outgoing calls and answering incoming calls
- Be responsible for ensuring that customers are referred promptly as well as correctly
- Be responsible for taking down messages as well as administering the correct distribution thereof
- Be responsible for receiving visitors and directing them to the relevant managers
- Be responsible for welcoming the visitors and determining the nature of the business
- Be responsible for hosting the outbound and inbound incoming calls as well as directing them to relevant managers
- Be responsible for attending all enquiries coming from receptionist desk
- Be responsible for answering incoming calls and directing them to relevant managers
- Be responsible for supplying basic information to customers regarding the department’s services
- Be responsible for keeping reception area clean and tidy
- Be responsible for receiving guests and visitors
- Be responsible for distributing and updating the internal telephone directory and keeping database of other important contact numbers
- Be responsible for fault reporting on TMS to monitor telephone fees, including verifying information and printing reports
Application Process
Your application must include the following documents:
- Z83 application form
- A CV
- Original certified copy of ID document and qualifications
- A SAQA evaluation result of foreign qualifications if any
Please forward your application for the Receptionist/Telecom Operator vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation no later than March 22, 2019 via one of the following methods:
- Hand delivery
No. 2 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town 5600
- Post
(East London): Please forward your applications quoting the relevant reference number to Private bag X 7485, King Williams Town, 5600
For attention: Ms T Solwandle Tel No: 043 604 5476
The hiring department will not accept applications submitted late, via email or facsimile. If you haven’t heard from the employing department in two months after the deadline has passed, you may assume your application as unsuccessful.
Candidates from previous disadvantage groups will be given preference. The future qualified incumbent will be subjected to standard Government security clearance procedures including qualification verification process.
Should you need more information, please contact: Ms. N Ndaki Tel No: 043 701 0376