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POST 09/26 : SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR

๐Ÿข DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE ๐Ÿ“ AFB Makhado, Limpopo โณ Closes: 27 Mar 2026 ๐Ÿงพ Post: 09/26 # Ref: AFBMKD/02/08/26/04

Key details

Salary
R193 359 - โ€ข per annum
Centre
AFB Makhado, Limpopo
Reference
AFBMKD/02/08/26/04
Closing date
27 Mar 2026
Apply email
afbmkdhr@dod.mil.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Defence as a Switchboard Operator to manage telephone traffic efficiently and support communication operations.

Requirements

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.

No experience.

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.


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.


How to apply

Email: afbmkdhr@dod.mil.za

Department of Defence
Air Force Base Makhado
Private Bag X2010
Makhado
AFB Makhado
Louis Tritchard.

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