Switchboard Operator

Applications are warmly invited for a Switchboard Operator role based in Modimolle. We welcome candidates from every background across Limpopo who are ready to grow with us.

About This Position

The Switchboard Operator position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Limpopo. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Modimolle and across the administration jobs space.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Modimolle team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Switchboard Operator to step into the administration jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Modimolle group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Working in Modimolle

Modimolle continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with close to the Musina border trade post. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Modimolle cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Modimolle, Limpopo.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the administration jobs team in Modimolle have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Modimolle team member.

Core Functions

• Update intranet pages, notice boards and internal directories
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
• Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests

Candidate Profile

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
• Excellent telephone and email etiquette

Beyond that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.