Operator (Pneumatic Tube Station) - Western Cape Department of Health

Remuneration: R 124 434 (Level 3) per annum

Service benefits:

13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

• Responsible for the operational function of the Pneumatic Tube System, the dispatch of tubes and telephonic queries/requests.
• Responsible for reporting defective specimens.
• Responsible for transporting specimens from various wards to various laboratories.
• Responsible for receipt/dispatch of specimens, postal forms, medical reports and other related documents.

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification:

• General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std 7).

Experience:

• Appropriate experience.

Inherent requirements of the job:

• Willingness to work shifts (weekends included).
• Willing to work under pressure and irregular hours as required.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Knowledge of the Tube distribution service.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Successful candidates may also be required to undergo competency assessment/proficiency test.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Z83 forms (obtainable from any Government department or www.westerncape.gov.za) must: Be completed in full, clearly reflect the name of the position, name and date of the publication (candidates may use this as reference), be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualification/s.

A separate application form must be completed for each post. Applications without the afore-mentioned will not be considered. Applications must be forwarded to the address as indicated on the advertisement. 

No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. CV’s will not be returned. Excess personnel will receive preference. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

If you have not received a response from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.

As directed by the Department of Public Service & Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment.

The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. (PSVC 7/2022)