Junior Practice Assistant, Ballito

Mirna Butler Recruitment; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency seeks a Junior Practice Assistant in Durban North. This role involves supporting daily operations, managing patient files, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates are organized, fluent in Afrikaans and English, and possess a Matric qualification, along with some relevant experience. A salary between R 5,000 - R 6,000 plus incentives is offered, with retail hours expected.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the Optical industry is advantageous.
• Previous sales experience.
• Experience in customer service and stock control.
• Experience in medical practices is beneficial.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English is required.
• Valid RSA driver's license and own or reliable transport.
• Willing to work retail hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients.
• Open and manage patient files.
• Assist patients with fitting frames.
• Compile quotations and invoices.
• Assist with stock takes.
• Schedule appointments.
• Ensure that the practice is organized and tidy.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent customer service

Education

Matric

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client is a leading creative agency known for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services in the world of design and branding. They are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Practice Assistant to join their talented team Ballito. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As a Practice Assistant, you will support day-to-day operations, assist in managing client projects, and contribute to the seamless execution of their creative processes.

If you are eager to learn, organized, and ready to contribute to exciting projects, we would love to hear from you!

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Computer literate in Excel
• 1 year of administration experience
• Minimum of 1 -2 years of experience within the Optical industry, will be advantageous
• Previous sales experience
• Experience in customer service and stock control
• Experience in medical practices beneficial
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English
• Valid RSA driver's license and own transport OR reliable transport
• Willing to work retail hours, including weekends

Skills required:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service

Duties will include:

• Receiving patients
• Opening and managing patient files
• Assist patients with fitting frames
• Compile quotations and invoices
• Assist with stock takes
• Schedule appointments
• Ensure that the practice are organized and tidy

Remuneration:

Arrangement from R 5 000 - R 6 000 + Incentive

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 05 December 2025
• If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
• Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
• Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted