Receptionist

The Building Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Cape Town is seeking a Receptionist to manage their switchboard and assist with general administration tasks. Responsibilities include receiving incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, and addressing customer queries. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification and at least one year of experience as a Receptionist, preferably with prior switchboard experience. Competitive package offered for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience as Receptionist.
• Preferably 1-2 years switchboard prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage switchboard professionally according to company standards.
• Receive incoming calls and distribute them to appropriate extensions.
• Take messages and handle routine administration duties.
• Greet visitors and customers; handle queries.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

The Building Company. 2026/01/30 Milnerton/Century City.

Job Reference Number: 10192172011

Department: BUCO

Business Unit

Industry: Retail

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

The main purpose of the job is to manage the business’ switchboard professionally and in accordance with company standards; receiving all incoming calls and distributing them to the appropriate extensions, taking messages, routine administration duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage Switchboard
• Receiving of Incoming Calls
• Message taking
• Greeting visitors and customers
• Handling customer queries/problems
• Maintaining Equipment
• General Administration
• To uphold and promote the company values and culture

Job Requirements

• Grade 12
• At least one year’s experience as Receptionist
• Preferably 1-2 years switchboard prior experience
• Basic computer skills