Flexible Temporary Receptionist - Front Desk Support

Obrien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Obrien Recruitment is seeking experienced Temporary Receptionists for short‑term and ad hoc assignments across Cape Town’s Northern and Southern Suburbs. The pool will support various client sites with front‑desk duties and basic admin tasks.

Successful candidates should manage reception, calls, visitors, and general administration, adjusting quickly to different office environments. Expect variable hourly rates by assignment and client.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Previous receptionist or front-desk experience.
• Strong telephone etiquette.
• Good communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Professional and well-presented.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to travel to different client sites.
• Available for temporary and ad hoc assignments.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors.
• Manage front‑desk reception.
• Answer incoming calls.
• Transfer calls.
• Take accurate messages.
• Respond to general enquiries.
• Manage visitor sign‑in.
• Coordinate meeting rooms.
• Assist with refreshments where required.
• Receive deliveries.
• Distribute correspondence.
• Manage emails.
• Assist with filing.
• Scan documentation.
• Complete basic data capturing.
• Provide general administration support.
• Maintain a professional reception area.
• Follow client‑specific procedures.
• Adapt to different work environments.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Administration skills

Professional presentation

Reliability

Punctuality

Adaptability

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

Switchboard experience

Multi-line telephone systems

Job description

Obrien Recruitment is seeking experienced Temporary Receptionists for short‑term and ad hoc assignments across Cape Town’s Northern and Southern Suburbs. The pool will support various client sites with front‑desk duties and basic admin tasks.

Successful candidates should manage reception, calls, visitors, and general administration, adjusting quickly to different office environments. Expect variable hourly rates by assignment and client.