The New DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 Government Vacancies | RECEPTIONIST
| Job Title | The New DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 Government Vacancies | RECEPTIONIST |
| Company | DPSA Government |
| Job Reference | 3/1/1/1/2026/69 |
| Category | Government |
| Location | Upington, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-14T21:16 |
| Closing Date | 2026-06-29T23:15 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 197147 - 237453 per year |
RECEPTIONIST / TELECOM OPERATOR - Job Description
Introduction
To apply The New DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 Government Vacancies | RECEPTIONIST, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Responsibilities
Facilitate telephonic and related administration. Keep and maintain incoming
and outgoing documents register of the component. Attend to incoming
telephone calls. Screen and forward calls. Receive telephone messages.
Record telephone messages. Develop and maintain a database of contact
numbers for officials. Administrate attendance register. Administrate telephone
account. Facilitate switch board operation services. Receive requests from
users by email. Arrange the new / movement / swap / block / unblocking of
extensions. Programme the system for new / movement / swap / block /
unblocking the system. Test the line after programming. Inform the user. Attend
to clients with queries and provide information. Provide information to the
clients and answer all general enquiries. Facilitate boardroom bookings.
Manage and update calendar for boardroom bookings.
Required Qualifications
Northern Cape (ZF Mgcawu / Pixley Ka Seme District)
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12
Certificate. Job related knowledge: Computer literacy particularly Microsoft
Excel. Job related skills: Excellent communication (verbal and written) and
interpersonal relations. Good organisational and People. Telephone etiquette.
Ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different
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backgrounds. Highly reliable. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Good
grooming and presentation. Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages in
relevant province.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
Magistrate Court Building, 6th floor, Knight Street, Corner of Stead Street,
Kimberley, 8300 or by email to Post69@dlrrd.gov.za