Receptionist

CFS Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a professional receptionist to welcome visitors and manage the switchboard. Responsibilities include transferring calls and general office administration. The ideal candidate should have a Matric, experience in office admin, and must speak English fluently with an understanding of Afrikaans preferred. This role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and residing in the West Rand.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in office administration.
• Experience operating a multi-line switchboard is required.
• Must understand Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors professionally and notify staff of their arrival.
• Answer a multi-line switchboard and transfer calls accurately.
• Perform general office administration tasks.

Skills

Telephone Etiquette

Customer Service

Office Administration

Fluent English

Education

Matric

Training in office management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

You will welcome all visitors in a professional and friendly manner before notifying the relevant staff member of their arrival. The responsibilities furthermore include answering a multi-line switchboard within the prescribed turnaround time and transferring the calls as accurately and efficiently as possible. General office administration will form part of the Receptionist day to day tasks.

• Matric
• Training in office management will be an advantage
• Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Telephone Etiquette and/ or Customer Service-related training
• Exposure to, or work experience within, the Short-Term Insurance sphere will be an advantage.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in office administration, which includes operating a multi-line switchboard.
• Must be able to speak English fluently (ess) and understand Afrikaans (adv)
• Must reside in the West Rand