Receptionist (Casual)

Advtech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gauteng is seeking a Receptionist. The successful candidate will manage campus reception and switchboard duties, greet guests, and perform general administrative support. Applicants should have at least Matric and 1-2 years of reception experience. A reliable transport and flexible working hours are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years Reception experience.
• Applicant must have reliable transport.
• Applicant must be willing to work flexible hours and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Campus reception and switchboard duties.
• Welcomes prospective and current students.
• Provides administrative support to various departments.

Skills

Advanced communication

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Ability to multitask

Organisational

Education

Matric

Job description

Direct Reporting Line : Head : Finance Emris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support.

Emeris, Midrand Campus has a vacancy for a Receptionist(Casual)

Duties and Responsibilities :

Campus reception and Switchboard duties Create an organised front office environment system (orderly systems, clean, professional and neat).

Receives and welcomes prospective and current students, parents and guests by greeting and directing them appropriately.

Builds relationships with students and parents through professional interaction. Operates the switchboard by receiving and directing calls promptly , professionally and efficiently and gathers the relevant information(i.e. reason for the call) from the caller to ensure that calls are directed to the appropriate staff member.

Takes detailed messages when staff members are not available and delivers these messages timeously to the appropriate individuals.

Deals with queries from students and directs them to the correct departments.Assists with intercom instructions. Organises the flyers and fact sheets at Reception in a neat and orderly manner and support the Marketing Assistant / s in ensuring that the waiting area and interview rooms are neat and tidy.

General Administrative Support Ad Hoc Duties Provides administrative support to various departments as and when required.

Responsible for preparing, tracking and receiving of campus courier parcels, post and deliveries and notifying the relevant staff member / s promptly regarding collection or delivery updates. Receives deliveries for the National office (campus specific) and campus staff and ensures that they are collected or handed to the appropriate individual timeously. Supports the Marketing Assistant / s in booking appointments for the Full Time Student Recruitment team and assists with managing their dairies accordingly if required (campus specific).

Assists with campus events and any ad hoc campus duties as and when requiredpetencies Required : Advanced communication- verbalSwitchboardTime managementProblem solvingDecision makingAbility to multitaskOrganisational

Petencies Required :

• Advanced communication- verbal
• Switchboard
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Ability to multitask
• Organisational

Minimum Educational Requirements :

Minimum of Matric

Minimum Work Experience Requirements :

Minimum of 1-2 years Reception experience

Additional Requirements :

Applicant must have reliable transport.

Applicant must be willing to work flexible hours and on weekends.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday 8 : 00 or 7 : 00 (as required) Saturdays 8 : 00 (as required)

Salary : Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Application Response :

Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible.

Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support :

Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance : The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.