Hiring Now | Permanent Front Office & Customer Care Positions | Level 4 | Standerton & Ermelo Campuses

Gert Sibande Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College has officially opened applications for two (2) permanent positions as Receptionists (Salary Level 04). These crucial front-facing vacancies are distributed across the Standerton Campus and the Ermelo Campus in Mpumalanga. As the primary point of contact for the institution, successful candidates will be responsible for managing switchboard operations, routing vital telephonic correspondence, welcoming internal and external stakeholders, and offering foundational administrative support to campus management.

These permanent entry-level vacancies offer a stable public sector employment pathway with a competitive salary framework alongside standard state benefits (including medical aid options, a housing allowance, and a state pension fund for qualifying candidates). If you hold a Grade 12 certificate with a computer subject, possess professional telephone etiquette, and excel in client orientation, submit your application before the closing deadline.

Post Overview & Campus Locations

Post Details	Campus Centres & Reference Numbers	Remuneration & Benefits
POST 1	Standerton Campus Ref No: GSC33/2026 Total: 1 Vacant Post	Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04) Benefits: Standard public service benefits
POST 2	Ermelo Campus Ref No: GSC34/2026 Total: 1 Vacant Post	Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04) Benefits: Standard public service benefits

Key Institutional Contacts & Deadlines

• Enquiries: Mr BJ Dlongolo — Tel No: (017) 712 9040

• Closing Date & Time: 24 July 2026 (at 13h00 sharp). All applications received after this time will not be entertained.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidates for both campuses will handle daily front-desk operations and essential office workflows:

Switchboard & Communication Management

• Receive all incoming telephonic calls, field general inquiries, take precise messages, and channel communications to the relevant institutional role players or departments.

• Provide accurate, up-to-date information regarding college courses, campus registration procedures, and general public inquiries as required.

• Liaise professionally with internal and external personnel, including students, corporate stakeholders, academic staff, and members of the public.

• Maintain and continuously update the internal campus telephone directory to ensure seamless operational connectivity.

Office Administration & Maintenance

• Operate standard commercial office equipment efficiently, including telephone switchboards, fax machines, and heavy-duty digital photocopiers.

• Provide foundational front-office support services to the campus administration team during peak registration and examination cycles.

• Maintain a neat, professional, and welcoming reception environment that adheres strictly to the values of public service customer focus.

Minimum Appointment Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the following educational and skill criteria to pass initial human resource screening:

• Academic Profile: Possession of a valid Grade 12 Certificate with Computer Science or Computer Application Technology (CAT) as a passed subject, OR a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4 Certificate in Office Administration.

• Advantageous Qualifications: An N6 Certificate in Management Assistant will be considered an added advantage during the selection process.

• Work Experience: One (1) year of relevant corporate switchboard, reception, or frontline customer support experience will be treated as an added advantage.

• Core Knowledge: Strong client orientation, a dedicated customer focus, and impeccable professional telephone etiquette.

• Functional Skills: Strong basic computer literacy, sound organizational skills, excellent interpersonal relations (people skills), and clear basic written communication skills.

How to Apply & Document Submission Protocol

Gert Sibande TVET College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer prioritizing employment equity representations across race, gender, and disability frameworks.

⚠️ CRITICAL SUBMISSION WARNING FOR APPLICANTS: The official job circular contains conflicting instructions regarding electronic submissions. While an email address is listed, the formal “NOTE” section explicitly states that “No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.” To ensure your application is processed safely and not automatically disqualified, it is highly recommended to prioritize physical hand delivery or postal routes.

Application Package Checklist

1. A fully completed, officially signed, and dated New Z83 Application Form (obtainable from www.gscollege.edu.za or the DPSA government website). Ensure the unique Post Reference Number matching your chosen campus (GSC33/2026 for Standerton or GSC34/2026 for Ermelo) is written clearly.

2. A comprehensive, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) featuring your chronological schooling history, exact details of office administration roles, and at least three (3) contactable work-related references.

3. Note on Documents: Certified copies of qualifications, academic records, and your ID must not be submitted at this initial stage. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to provide originally certified documents (not older than 6 months) prior to the interview.

Selection Assessments

All shortlisted candidates will undergo two mandatory pre-entry assessments:

1. A practical exercise to determine suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements.

2. An integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Submission Details

• By Email (Alternative / Risk of Disqualification): applications@gscollege.edu.za

• By Hand Delivery: Deliver to: The Acting Human Resource Manager, Gert Sibande TVET College, 18a Beyers Naude Street, Standerton, 2430.

• By Post: Send to: The Acting Human Resource Manager, Gert Sibande TVET College, P. O. Box 3475, Standerton, 2430.

If you receive no correspondence from the college within 60 days following the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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