Receptionist — Exciting Ultimate Role

Dontworry; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 181,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Community Safety in Johannesburg is seeking a front-office administrator to manage calls, greet visitors, and direct them to the executive authority. You will provide information, operate office equipment, and liaise with staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

No experience is required. The role emphasizes sound organization, basic written communication, client focus, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Sound organizational skills.
• Basic written communication skills.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive telephonic calls, messages, and channel them to relevant role players.
• Welcome, receive, and direct clients to the office of the executive authority.
• Provide relevant information as required.
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines and photocopiers.
• Liaise with internal and external personnel.
• Coordinate the diary of the executive authority.
• Compile schedules of appointments for the executive authority.
• Maintain control of the visitor register.

Skills

Sound organizational skills

Basic written communication skills

Client orientation and customer focus

Effective communication

Job description

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Department: Department of Community Safety

Centre: Johannesburg

Directorate: Professional Services

Package: R201,093.00 per annum, including service benefits

Number of Posts: 1

Requirements

• Experience: No experience required
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Sound organizational skills
• Basic written communication skills
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Effective communication

Duties

• Receive telephonic calls, messages, and channel them to relevant role players.
• Welcome, receive, and direct clients to the office of the executive authority.
• Provide relevant information as required.
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines and photocopiers.
• Liaise with internal and external personnel.
• Coordinate the diary of the executive authority.
• Compile schedules of appointments for the executive authority.
• Maintain control of the visitor register.

Notes

The Gauteng DCS is an equal opportunity and gender-sensitive employer, committed to promoting diversity and the filling of posts in accordance with section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, Employment Equity imperatives, and relevant Human Resources Directives. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Know Worker Rights

Please Note: Due to the expected volume of applications, individual acknowledgment will not be possible. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Applications close on 9 November 2026.

Enquiries

For further information, please contact Ms. Tlalane Koenane or Ms. Dolly Seboane at 011 689 3845/3723/3847 during office hours (08:00 am – 04:00 pm).