Reception & Administrative Support Specialist

University of Fort Hare; Hartswater; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare invites applications for an Administrative Assistant: Reception. The role focuses on professional reception, admin support, and effective communication with clients, staff and suppliers. As the first point of contact, you will contribute to smooth office operations.

Candidates should have Matric and at least two years in a similar role, strong computer skills and bilingual Afrikaans and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum matric and at least 2 years in a similar role.
• Excellent communication in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and Uniclox.
• Organized and meticulous in administrative tasks.
• Professional, client-oriented mindset with a positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Telephone and professional handling of all incoming calls and messages.
• Effective liaison with relevant persons and departments; email correspondence.
• General administration: minute taking and meeting planning; document management.
• Courier coordination; key management; handling quotations and supplier liaison.
• Reception of clients; manage retail sales and coordination of orders/promotions.

Skills

Reception experience

Communication (Afrikaans & English)

Organized and meticulous

Client-focused mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Matric

Tools

Uniclox

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Fort Hare invites applications for an Administrative Assistant: Reception. The role focuses on professional reception, admin support, and effective communication with clients, staff and suppliers. As the first point of contact, you will contribute to smooth office operations.

Candidates should have Matric and at least two years in a similar role, strong computer skills and bilingual Afrikaans and English.