Receptionist

Africa Health Research Institute NPC; Somkhele; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare research organization in Somkhele is seeking a Receptionist for the Clinical Trials Unit. The role involves welcoming participants, providing administrative support, and managing petty cash. Candidates should have a Matric Certificate, valid driver's license, and 2 years of reception experience. Strong English communication skills and high grooming standards are essential. The position may require weekend work as per study needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in reception/administration position.
• Valid driver's license with a minimum of 2-years driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary point of contact for CTU visitors and participants.
• Providing general administrative support to the CTU team.
• Managing petty cash and Pay Central cards.
• Performing petty cash reconciliations in line with established standard operating procedures.

Skills

High standards of personal grooming

Very good English speaking and writing skills

High level of computer literacy skills

Problem solving skills

Good telephone etiquette

Education

Matric Certificate or equivalent

Office admin qualification

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 30, 2025 (16 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR100550

Description:

Overview of Duties:

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking a Receptionist to join the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at our Somkhele campus. This role serves as the first point of contact for CTU and plays a vital role in representing both the unit and the broader organization with professionalism and warmth. The Receptionist will be responsible for welcoming and guiding clinical trial participants, ensuring a respectful and courteous experience for all individuals, including AHRI/CTU staff, study personnel, and visitors. The ideal candidate will be presentable, polite, friendly, and approachable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. In addition to front desk responsibilities, the Receptionist will support various administrative tasks as assigned by the line manager. The role may occasionally require working outside of standard hours, including weekends and public holidays, depending on study needs.

Overview of Duties

• Serving as the primary point of contact for CTU visitors and participants.
• Providing general administrative support to the CTU team.
• Managing petty cash and Pay Central cards.
• Performing petty cash reconciliations in line with established standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Matric Certificate or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with a minimum of 2-years driving experience.
• 2 years’ experience working in reception/administration position.

Skills Required

• High standards of personal grooming.
• Very good English speaking and writing skills.
• High level of computer literacy skills.

Worker Type:

Employee

Description:

Overview of Duties:

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking a Receptionist to join the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at our Somkhele campus. This role serves as the first point of contact for CTU and plays a vital role in representing both the unit and the broader organization with professionalism and warmth. The Receptionist will be responsible for welcoming and guiding clinical trial participants, ensuring a respectful and courteous experience for all individuals, including AHRI/CTU staff, study personnel, and visitors. The ideal candidate will be presentable, polite, friendly, and approachable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. In addition to front desk responsibilities, the Receptionist will support various administrative tasks as assigned by the line manager. The role may occasionally require working outside of standard hours, including weekends and public holidays, depending on study needs.

Overview of Duties

• Serving as the primary point of contact for CTU visitors and participants.
• Providing general administrative support to the CTU team.
• Managing petty cash and Pay Central cards.
• Performing petty cash reconciliations in line with established standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Matric Certificate or equivalent.
• Office admin qualification.
• Valid driver's license with a minimum of 2-years driving experience.

Minimum Experience

• 2 years’ experience working in reception/administration position.

Skills Required

• High standards of personal grooming.
• Very good English speaking and writing skills.
• High level of computer literacy skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good telephone etiquette.

Worker Type:

Employee

The application closing date:

30 Aug 2025

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date.

About Us

Africa Health Research Institute’s vision is optimal health and well-being of under-resourced populations.

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is an independent, transdisciplinary scientific research institute based across two campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in South Africa.

AHRI’s research combines population, basic and translational, social, and clinical sciences to understand and intervene in the health and well-being of South African communities.

AHRI works in partnership with local communities and South African academic, governmental, and other policy stakeholders and collaborates with over 60 institutions globally. AHRI prioritises the training of the next generation of African scientists.

The work lives of AHRI’s ~700 scientists, students and staff members are driven by our values: ubuntu, transformation, leadership, innovation, excellence and collaboration.