Receptionist

HR Talent Partner SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

HR Talent Partner SA in Woodstock, Cape Town invites applications for a Receptionist role. You will greet visitors, answer calls, handle emails, manage calendars where needed, and maintain a tidy front desk.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12, office software proficiency, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask under pressure. This on-site position offers a competitive package and opportunities for internal career growth.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Experience as Receptionist/Front Desk or similar admin role.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Professional appearance and telephone etiquette.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors professionally.
• Answer, screen, and direct calls.
• Respond to email inquiries and forward messages.
• Maintain a clean, presentable reception area.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and courier deliveries.
• Assist with general administrative duties.
• Maintain office supplies and place orders when necessary.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and prepare rooms.
• Support departments with administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Telephone system

Job description

Receptionist position available in Woodstock, Cape Town.

A renowned manufacturing engineering company is looking for a Receptionist to join their team based in Woodstock, Cape Town.

Excellent compensation package on offer plus benefits and internal career advancement opportunities.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as a Receptionist, Front Desk Administrator, or in a similar administrative role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Professional appearance and telephone etiquette.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Performance Areas:

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Respond to email enquiries and forward messages to the relevant departments.
• Manage the reception area, ensuring it is clean, tidy, and presentable at all times.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and maintain calendars where required.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and courier deliveries.
• Prepare outgoing mail and courier shipments.
• Assist with general administrative duties, including filing, data capturing, scanning, photocopying, and document management.
• Maintain office supplies and place orders when necessary.
• Coordinate meeting room bookings and prepare meeting rooms as required.
• Support various departments with administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive company and client information.
• Perform any other administrative duties assigned by management.

Only open to South African citizens.