Temporary Receptionist

Obrien Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Obrien Recruitment is seeking a motivated, professional Temporary Receptionist for our Eastern Cape Divisional Office in Newton Park, Gqeberha. This half-day, temporary role focuses on smooth day-to-day reception operations and providing essential administrative support.

Key duties include greeting visitors, managing calls, maintaining a tidy reception, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, and delivering general office assistance with discretion and reliability.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required.
• Reception or admin experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Discretion with confidential information and professional demeanour.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them to appropriate staff.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organised reception area.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence as required.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Provide general administrative support to the office.
• Respond to enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with ad-hoc administrative duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are currently seeking a motivated, professional, and reliable Temporary Receptionist to join our team at our Eastern Cape Divisional Office in Newton Park, Gqeberha. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the reception area and providing professional administrative support.
This is a temporary, half-day position, ideal for someone with excellent communication skills, a friendly attitude, and strong organisational abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them to the appropriate staff members.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organised reception area.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence as required.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Provide general administrative support to the office.
• Respond to enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assist with ad-hoc administrative duties as required.

Requirements:

• Matric Certificate.
• Previous reception or administrative experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable demeanour.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Reliable, punctual, and well-presented.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.

Temporary Receptionist • Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, ZA