Receptionist & Office Assistant

Advius (Pty) Ltd; Queensburgh; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Advius (Pty) Ltd in Queensburgh is seeking a friendly and well-organised Receptionist & Office Assistant for a 4-month maternity cover contract. You will be the first point of contact, handle calls, WhatsApp messages and emails, book appointments and prepare quotations to keep the office running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of reception or admin experience, strong communication and computer skills (Word/Excel), and can start immediately or on short notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of reception or office administration experience.
• Strong communication and telephone skills.
• Proficient in email, WhatsApp, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Available to start immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls, WhatsApp messages and emails professionally and promptly.
• Book client appointments and roof inspections, manage the schedule.
• Type up and send quotations to clients.
• Follow up with clients on quotations, bookings and enquiries.
• Filing and general office administration duties.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent telephone skills

Organised

Client-facing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Queensburgh, South Africa | Posted on 11/09/2026

Our client is an established roofing and waterproofing contractor based in Queensburgh, Durban. They are looking for a friendly, well-organised Receptionist & Office Assistant to join their team on a 4-month maternity cover contract, with the potential for the position to become permanent.

As the first point of contact for the business, you will handle incoming calls, WhatsApp messages and emails, book appointments and roof inspections, prepare and send quotations, and keep the office running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for a confident administrator who enjoys a busy, client-facing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer telephone calls, WhatsApp messages and emails professionally and promptly
• Book client appointments and roof inspections, and manage the schedule
• Type up and send quotations to clients
• Follow up with clients on quotations, bookings and enquiries
• Filing and general office administration duties.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Previous reception or office administration experience (min 2 years)
• Strong communication and telephone skills
• Proficient in email, WhatsApp, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Available to start immediately or at short notice

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Experience in the roofing, waterproofing or construction industry

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Confident and friendly telephone manner
• Well-organised, reliable and professional
• Good administrative and computer skills
• Able to manage several enquiries at once in a fast-paced office