Receptionist

Reddam House Schools SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium educational institution in Cape Town is seeking an Administrative Assistant with over 3 years of experience to provide exceptional support. The role involves managing communication, assisting students and parents, and handling various administrative tasks. Candidates must demonstrate excellent English skills and advanced computer literacy. This position requires a proactive and professional approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar administrative role.
• Advanced computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day telephonic and e-mail communication.
• Provide a warm and accurate service to students, parents, and staff.
• Attend to courier deliveries and arrangements.
• Compile and distribute the weekly Newsletter.

Skills

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Excellent English (oral and written)

Ability to work under pressure

Advanced computer literacy (MS Office)

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents, which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

Role Summary

• A high level of professionalism when receiving visitors and interacting with staff, parents and students
• Excellent command of the English language (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, proactive and creative
• Be proactive, reliable and manage priorities
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Advanced computer literacy skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, articulate and accurate service
• Manage day-to-day telephonic and e-mail communication
• Assist students, parents and staff as and when required
• Attend to all courier deliveries, collections and arrangements
• Update SA Sams
• Compile and distribute the weekly Newsletter
• Provide assistance to other Admin staff as and when required

What We're Looking For

• Must have a minimum of at least 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office)

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.