Emergency Resource Officer
ER24: Contact Centre - Rain 112 | Rivonia | South Africa
Closing date: 20/08/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Silindokuhle Bawuti
Reference number: 72322
Workplace Type: On-site
Fixed Term
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To receive, capture and prioritise all incoming interactions through various platforms to accurately support clients with any requests
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
To acknowledge and coordinate assistance for requests through multiple mediums
Personal Effectiveness
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
Grade 12
DESIRED EDUCATION
A post-metric 1-year certificate qualification (NQF level 5) in Contact Centre
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
2 years in an omnichannel Customer Service Contact Centre environment
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
3 years in an omnichannel Customer Service Contact Centre environment
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrate sound knowledge and competence in Contact Centre systems
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge and application of Emergency Care inclusive of international patient care
- Demonstrate sound competence in telephonic etiquette
- Sound competence in customer service and communication skills
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Computer literacy (e.g. Microsoft Office and intranet applications)
- Excellent administration skills
- Writing and reporting
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of call handling, triage and escalation protocols
- Demonstrate the ability to assess urgency and prioritise incidents appropriately
- Demonstrate proficiency in information gathering and questioning techniques
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of incident logging and case management processes
- Demonstrate competence in working under pressure and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of patient confidentiality, POPIA and information security requirements
- Demonstrate competence in conflict management and handling difficult or distressed callers
- Demonstrate resilience and emotional control in high-stress situations
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
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