Temp Receptionist / Girl Friday

University of Fort Hare; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in London is seeking a Temp Receptionist from 3 October to 18 October 2025. The ideal candidate will handle general administrative duties, manage petty cash, and communicate well with clients. Proficiency in Excel and a trustworthy nature are essential. This is a fixed-term position offering R50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be trustworthy and able to handle petty cash.
• Able to type out quotations.
• Neat, presentable, and a good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties.
• Answer telephone, sort mail, and manage filing.
• Handle petty cash and keep records of payments.

Skills

Proficient on Excel

Excellent phone etiquette

Good client / customer liaison skills

Job description

Temp Receptionist / Girl Friday

My client, in the boating and marine industry, is seeking a Temp Receptionist / Girl Friday from 3 October to 18 October 2025. The successful candidate must be available for the entire 12 days of the temp contract and live in Strand or surrounding areas.

Duties:

• All general administrative duties
• Answering of telephone, sorting of mail, all filing
• Petty cash: balancing and keeping record of all cash payments and / or income
• Sending out quotations for clients, converting PDF documents to Excel etc

Requirements and competencies:

• Need to be proficient on Excel
• Trustworthy person, able to handle petty cash
• Excellent phone etiquette
• Able to type out quotations
• Own transport
• Neat, presentable and good communicator
• Good client / customer liaison skills

Dates of temp work: 3 October to 18 October 2025 (12 full days and 1 x Saturday half day)

Working hours: Weekdays - 08:00 to 17:30 and 1 x Saturday 08:00 to 13:00

You will be given a lunch break to take in the office (there is a fully equipped kitchen)

R50 per hour (non-negotiable)