Temporary Receptionist

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally established group of companies seeks a Temporary Receptionist in Stellenbosch to act as the professional face of the company. The ideal candidate will greet visitors, handle incoming calls and emails, and provide support across various departments. A minimum of one year in a similar role and fluency in Afrikaans and English are required. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in receptionist or front-desk role.
• Must be fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors professionally.
• Answer and direct incoming calls.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.

Skills

Bilingual (Afrikaans and English)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Professional appearance and demeanor

Ability to multitask

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

My client, nationally established group of companies, is looking to employ a professional Temporary Receptionist to join their team and be the welcoming face of the company during a busy period.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors in a professional manner
• Answer and direct incoming calls
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
• Maintain the reception area and ensure it is always tidy
• Provide administrative support to various departments as needed
• Manage meeting room bookings and office supplies

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Previous experience in a receptionist or front-desk role (minimum 1 year)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanour
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure