POST 42/29 : SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR REF NO: SAAFCOL/01/42/25/3C (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R193 359 – R227 766 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : SA Air Force College, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent, experience in switchboard procedures will be an added advantage. 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. Good communication skills (Verbal and Non-verbal).

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.

ENQUIRIES : Maj K.L. Bosch Tel No: (012) 351 5045/5172
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, SA Air Force College, Private Bag X1008, Thaba Tshwane, 0143 or may be hand deliver at Abraham Kriel Road, Thaba Tshwane, Centurion or email to saafcolhr@dod.mil.za
NOTE : It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

CLOSING DATE : 28 November 2025 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and research output. The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) preentry assessments (practical and ethical exercise) which will determine the candidate’s suitability. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application
unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules