Temporary Receptionist Job Description

Sagen Advisory; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African advisory firm is seeking a Temporary Receptionist for a fixed-term contract from October to January 31st. This role involves managing front desk operations, providing administrative support, and requires fluency in Afrikaans and English. A welcoming demeanor is essential, and there is an opportunity to earn commission through sales. Salary is R6000 gross per month.

Qualifications

• Fully fluent in both Afrikaans and English (verbal and written).
• Possess a neat and professional appearance.
• A welcoming and friendly demeanor is essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome all visitors, clients, and guests.
• Manage all incoming calls and correspondence.
• Ensure the reception area is always clean and organized.

Skills

Fluency in Afrikaans

Fluency in English

Professional presentation

Welcoming and friendly demeanor

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Temporary Receptionist to join our client's team for a fixed-term contract from October to January 31st. The ideal candidate is a welcoming, professional, and friendly individual who can manage our front desk and provide essential administrative support during this busy period.

Key Responsibilities

Front Desk & Visitor Management

• Greet and welcome all visitors, clients, and guests with a professional and friendly demeanour.
• Direct visitors to the correct person or department efficiently.
• Maintain office security protocols, including opening the gate for guests and staff.

Communication

• Manage all incoming calls: Answer, screen, and forward calls to the appropriate personnel.
• Handle correspondence: Respond to emails and other messages promptly and professionally.
• Take accurate messages for staff members when they are unavailable.

Administrative Support

• Manage appointments and maintain company or staff calendars.
• Process mail and packages: Handle all incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.

Office Maintenance & Additional Duties

• Ensure the reception area is always clean, tidy, and organized.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed, which may include making travel and accommodation arrangements or providing information to customers/clients.
• Opportunity for commission: Quickly learn about our products (cabinets/cupboards) and earn extra income through sales.

Requirements

• Language Proficiency: Fully fluent in both Afrikaans and English (verbal and written).
• Professional Presentation: Possess a neat and professional appearance.
• Personality: A welcoming and friendly demeanour is essential.
• Transportation: Must be able to travel to the office or have reliable access to personal transportation.
• Experience: Previous experience in a reception or administrative role is advantageous.

Compensation

• Salary: R6000 gross per month.
• Benefits: No traditional employee benefits are available for this temporary position.
• Commission: Opportunity to earn additional income through the sale of cabinets/cupboards. Commission ranges from R350 to R3500 per unit sold, depending on the type of cabinet.