Front Desk & Admin Intern: Launch Your Professional Journey

Company : Universities South Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Universities South Africa is offering a 12-month internship for unemployed graduates to gain meaningful experience in the labor market. This Receptionist Internship provides a structured opportunity to develop administrative skills and understand workplace procedures, contributing to the professional growth of recent graduates.

The role focuses on front desk management, mail handling, and general administrative support across sections, with training to enhance communication and customer service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Customer service principles and practices knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the front desk, attend to calls, direct calls to relevant staff, and take messages.
• Manage visitor flow and direct visitors accordingly.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and documents.
• Maintain a tidy, presentable reception area with necessary materials.
• Perform administrative tasks such as minute taking, filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.
• Coordinate meetings, including organizing catering.
• Provide general administrative support to various sections.
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access.
• Archive documents older than three years and manage filing.
• Perform any ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Administrative procedures

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Universities South Africa is offering a 12-month internship for unemployed graduates to gain meaningful experience in the labor market. This Receptionist Internship provides a structured opportunity to develop administrative skills and understand workplace procedures, contributing to the professional growth of recent graduates.

The role focuses on front desk management, mail handling, and general administrative support across sections, with training to enhance communication and customer service