Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Switchboard Operator to Kroonstad and join a team that moves fast. This Free State role is one to watch.
About the Opportunity
The Switchboard Operator vacancy forms part of how the Kroonstad branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the administration jobs side of the business moving forward.
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 Kroonstad 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.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Kroonstad colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Notably, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Kroonstad keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Kroonstad teams.
Working in Kroonstad
Practically speaking, the role is based in Kroonstad, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kroonstad and the broader Free State region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kroonstad, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kroonstad cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
About the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Kroonstad office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
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.
Daily Duties
- Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
- Support HR with onboarding logistics for new starters
- Coordinate office supplies, courier bookings and facilities requests
- Maintain a tidy, professional reception and meeting-room environment
- File, scan and archive documents in line with retention policies
- Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval
Minimum Requirements
- Discretion when handling confidential and POPIA-sensitive information
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.