OPERATOR (PNEUMATIC TUBE STATION)
Department of Health and Wellness · Tygerberg Hospital
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 35/302
- Salary band
- R 170 226
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley Salary: R170 226 per annum 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). 202 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 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. Closing Date: 2026-10-16T17:00:00+02:00
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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)
Key responsibilities
- •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
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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