Switchboard Operator
- Function
- Administration
- Facility
- Life Groenkloof Hospital
- Position
- Switchboard Operator
- Introduction
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A position has become available for a committed individual to join Life Groenkloof Hospital as a Switchboard Operator, reporting to the Admissions Supervisor. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective management of the telephone service of the Hospital.
- Critical Outputs
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- Answering the switchboard
- Updating the telephone lists.
- Direct calls to the right department
- Assist wards and Doctors with faulty telephones / lines.
- Assist Admission staff with admission duties where possible.
- Any other duties or tasks that may arise during the normal course of the day.
- Updating speed dials on switchboard.
- Assist internal and external customers with queries.
- Requirements
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- Grade 12 and at least 2 years’ hospital experience
- Experience in customer care will be advantageous
- Excellent interpersonal skills with good relations with doctors, hospital staff and suppliers.
- Strong customer orientation.
- Team player.
- Very energetic and well organized.
- Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
- Computer literacy is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Leading my example
- Careers.Groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.