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Operator (Pneumatic Tube Station)
Closes Friday 30 October 2026 at midnight
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Operate a pneumatic tube system at Tygerberg Hospital, managing specimen and document dispatch. Requires Grade 9 education and relevant experience.
- Operate the pneumatic tube system and dispatch tubes to different locations
- Receive, send and track specimens, postal forms, medical reports and related documents
- Transport specimens between various laboratory departments
- Report defective specimens and respond to telephonic queries and requests
- Must have Grade 9 (GETC) or higher and experience in a pneumatic tube station
- Must be able to work shifts including weekends and arrive for duty at 06:30
- Based at Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley; closing date not specified in advert
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7).
- Experience:
- Appropriate experience in a pneumatic tube station environment.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Willingness to work shifts and ability to report for duty 06:30 (weekends included).
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge of the Tube distribution service.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
Duties
- 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 laboratories.
- Responsible for receipt/ dispatch of specimens, postal forms, medical reports and other related documents.
How to apply
Not stated in circular
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Enquiries
Mr. N Meyer Tel No: (021) 938-4923
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 201 · open the PDF
POST 35/302: OPERATOR (PNEUMATIC TUBE STATION) SALARY: R170 226 per annum CENTRE: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training Certificate (GETC)/ Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate experience in a pneumatic tube station environment. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts and ability to report for duty 06:30 (weekends included). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the Tube distribution service. Good communication skills (written and verbal). DUTIES: 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 laboratories. Responsible for receipt/ dispatch of specimens, postal forms, medical reports and other related documents. ENQUIRIES: Mr. N Meyer Tel No: (021) 938-4923 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.