Switchboard Operator
- Function
- Finance/Administration
- Facility
- Life Hilton Private Hospital
- Position
- Switchboard Operator
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Switchboard Operator at Life Hilton Private Hospital reporting to the Admission Supervisor, Gugulethu Dladla. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective: interdepartmental liaising, communication, and administrative support to the nursing team.
- Critical Outputs
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- Answering the switchboard, transferring calls, taking messages if necessary
- Updating the telephone list
- Retrieving folders and/or accounts as required
- Assisting reception staff with reception duties where possible
- Any other administrative duties or tasks that arise during the day
- Distribution and sale of meal tickets for staff
- Responsible for the update and distribution of the daily On Call List.
- Requirements
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- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- General administrative experience – at least 1 year
- Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential
- Coordinating bookings and patient transport
- Able to work on SAP
- Experience working in a hospital environment
- Competencies
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- Result orientated
- Attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Customer focused
- Commitment towards continuous improvement
- Ability to work independently
- Deadline driven
- hiltonrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Monday, August 10, 2026
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
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.