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OPERATOR (PNEUMATIC TUBE STATION)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape · Groote Schuur Hospital

Closing date
28 September 2026
Reference
PSC 33/244
Salary band
R 201 093
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 15 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Provincial Administration: Western Cape Location: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory Salary: R201 093 per annum Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training certificate (GETC) /Grade 9 (Std 7). Experience: Appropriate operator experience. Inherent requirements of the job: The ability to do physical tasks such as lifting of carriers. Render a shift duty. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive 214 knowledge of the Tube distribution service Ability to effectively communicate Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention Control procedures willingness to work under pressure. Duties: Responsible for the operational function of the Pneumatic Tube System, the dispatch and collection of tubes and telephonic queries/requests. Responsible for reporting defective specimens and transporting specimens from various wards to various laboratories. Responsible for receipt/dispatch of specimens, postal forms, medical reports and other related documents. Ensure a safe and hygienic work environment and apply basic Infection prevention control measures as well as collecting and cleaning of equipment Assist with the collection of DHA1663 from wards and perform other miscellaneous duties, e.g. messenger duties and assist undertaker with queries. Enquiries: Ms F Zaba Tel No: (021) 404-5037 Notes: No payment of any kind is required. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a competency test. Closing Date: 2026-09-28T17:00:00+02:00

Requirements

  • Minimum educational qualification: General Education and Training certificate (GETC) /Grade 9 (Std 7)
  • Experience: Appropriate operator experience
  • Inherent requirements of the job: The ability to do physical tasks such as lifting of carriers
  • Render a shift duty
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Extensive 214 knowledge of the Tube distribution service Ability to effectively communicate Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention Control procedures willingness to work under pressure

Key responsibilities

  • Responsible for the operational function of the Pneumatic Tube System, the dispatch and collection of tubes and telephonic queries/requests
  • Responsible for reporting defective specimens and transporting specimens from various wards to various laboratories
  • Responsible for receipt/dispatch of specimens, postal forms, medical reports and other related documents
  • Ensure a safe and hygienic work environment and apply basic Infection prevention control measures as well as collecting and cleaning of equipment Assist with the collection of DHA1663 from wards and perform other miscellaneous duties, e
  • messenger duties and assist undertaker with queries