Receptionist - Molteno

Fruitways; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitways, a leading agri-business in South Africa, seeks an independent receptionist for the Molteno packhouse in Grabouw. You will report to the HR Practitioner on site, handling switchboard duties, admin tasks and reception duties with a professional approach.

The role requires accuracy, customer focus and strong communication skills, with 2–3 years in reception/administration and MS Office proficiency. On-site position with office management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent; tertiary admin qualification advantageous.
• 2–3 years’ reception/administrative experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Presentable with a customer-focused and patient approach.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise and organise independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage switchboard, reception, and meeting rooms with courteous interactions.
• Control and issue stationery and office supplies.
• Perform general admin duties including HR data capturing and PO issuance.
• Oversee office cleaning scheduling and related tasks.
• Handle Food Safety filing and document control.

Skills

Professional communication

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Written communication

Office software

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary admin qualification

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Fruitways is a leading agri-business in South Africa. We specialise in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

RECEPTIONIST

We have a career opportunity for an independent and reliable individual who can represent the company in a professional manner. Reporting to the HR Practitioner on site, you will be based at our Molteno packhouse in the Grabouw area.

Responsibilities

• Manage the switchboard, reception area and meeting rooms while maintaining courteous and professional interactions with all visitors as well as internal correspondence.
• Controlling and issuing of stationery and office supplies.
• General administrative duties; including Health and Safety filing, HR data capturing and issuing of purchase orders, ensuring all relevant administration is accurate, up to date and accessible.
• Oversee and monitor office cleaning and schedule.
• Food Safety system filing and document control.

Requirements

• Grade 12, tertiary admin or similar qualification will be advantageous
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ working experience in reception or administrative position
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook and Excel (Intermediate level essential).
• Effective and professional written and verbal communications skills
• Presentable with a strong customer focus and ability to be patient and polite at all times
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and organise independently

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