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Receptionist
Nature of Appointment: Permanent
Closes Monday 16 November 2026
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Two permanent receptionist posts at Tshwane North TVET College campuses. Suits people with matric and at least two years' switchboard or receptionist experience.
- Duties include running the campus reception, handling switchboard calls, providing clerical support and managing photocopiers.
- Must have a matric certificate or NC(V) Level 4 in Office Administration. An N6, diploma or degree in Office Administration is also listed.
- Must have at least two years' work experience as a switchboard operator or receptionist.
- Must have good communication skills, computer skills (MS packages) and knowledge of Batho Pele principles.
- Based at the Rosslyn Campus or Temba Campus.
- Closing date: 16 November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Requirements
- Matric certificate or NC(V) Level 4 certificate in Office Administration, N6 Certificate or Diploma/Degree in Office Administration.
- At least two (2) years’ work experience/exposure as a switchboard operator or as a receptionist.
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal relations, client focus and innovative thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision.
- Adherence to Batho Pele principles, telephone etiquette, good interpersonal relations.
- Computer Literacy (knowledge of MS packages).
Duties
- Responsible for the campus reception.
- Control switchboard operations by making / receiving and forwarding calls.
- Provide clerical support.
- Manage / control the photocopy machines.
- Distribute correspondence to the relevant officials.
- Manage and administer requests for stationery and keep proper record thereof.
- Render general administrative support services to the campus including typing of documents.
- Electronic and manual filling.
- Data capturing and binding.
- Participation in overall college record management.
- Stock taking where required.
- Relief services in the offices of managers.
- Circulation and updating of emergency procedures and numbers.
How to apply
Email to receptionist@tnc.edu.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms RN Selepe Tel No: (012) 401 1955 / Ms JM Nyalunga Tel No: (012) 401 1940.
Notes from the department
- Tshwane North TVET College would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self–driven candidates to apply for their vacant positions.
- Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity document.
- Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates.
- If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process: criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, and qualifications.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments.
- People with disability are encouraged to apply.
- All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense.
- Note:
- EE Target African male, African female, White male, White female, Coloured Male, Coloured female and Indian female.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 65 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/77: RECEPTIONIST REF NO: TNC/CO/26-10/5 (X2 POSTS) Nature of Appointment: Permanent SALARY: R201 093 per annum (Level 04) CENTRE: Rosslyn Campus Temba Campus REQUIREMENTS: Matric certificate or NC(V) Level 4 certificate in Office Administration, N6 Certificate or Diploma/Degree in Office Administration. At least two (2) years’ work experience/exposure as a switchboard operator or as a receptionist. Excellent communication skills, interpersonal relations, client focus and innovative thinking. Ability to work under pressure with little or no supervision. Adherence to Batho Pele principles, telephone etiquette, good interpersonal relations. Computer Literacy (knowledge of MS packages). DUTIES: Responsible for the campus reception. Control switchboard operations by making / receiving and forwarding calls. Provide clerical support. Manage / control the photocopy machines. Distribute correspondence to the relevant officials. Manage and administer requests for stationery and keep proper record thereof. Render general administrative support services to the campus including typing of documents. Electronic and manual filling. Data capturing and binding. Participation in overall college record management. Stock taking where required. Relief services in the offices of managers. Circulation and updating of emergency procedures and numbers. ENQUIRIES: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms RN Selepe Tel No: (012) 401 1955 / Ms JM Nyalunga Tel No: (012) 401 1940. APPLICATIONS: Email to receptionist@tnc.edu.za NOTE: Tshwane North TVET College would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self–driven candidates to apply for their vacant positions. Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity document. Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process: criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, and qualifications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments. People with disability are encouraged to apply. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. Note: EE Target African male, African female, White male, White female, Coloured Male, Coloured female and Indian female. CLOSING DATE: 16 November 2026