Temporary Receptionist / Relief Receptionist

Obrien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Obrien Recruitment is seeking experienced Temporary Receptionists for short‑term and ad hoc assignments across Cape Town’s Northern and Southern Suburbs. The pool will support various client sites with front‑desk duties and basic admin tasks.

Successful candidates should manage reception, calls, visitors, and general administration, adjusting quickly to different office environments. Expect variable hourly rates by assignment and client.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Previous receptionist or front-desk experience.
• Strong telephone etiquette.
• Good communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Professional and well-presented.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to travel to different client sites.
• Available for temporary and ad hoc assignments.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors.
• Manage front‑desk reception.
• Answer incoming calls.
• Transfer calls.
• Take accurate messages.
• Respond to general enquiries.
• Manage visitor sign‑in.
• Coordinate meeting rooms.
• Assist with refreshments where required.
• Receive deliveries.
• Distribute correspondence.
• Manage emails.
• Assist with filing.
• Scan documentation.
• Complete basic data capturing.
• Provide general administration support.
• Maintain a professional reception area.
• Follow client‑specific procedures.
• Adapt to different work environments.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Administration skills

Professional presentation

Reliability

Punctuality

Adaptability

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

Switchboard experience

Multi-line telephone systems

Job description

Experienced Temporary Receptionists required for short‑term and ad hoc assignments at various client sites across Cape Town’s Northern and Southern Suburbs.
Job Title: Temporary Receptionist
Alternative Titles: Relief Receptionist / Temp Receptionist / Front Desk Receptionist
Location: Various Cape Town Locations
Province: Western Cape
Areas: Northern & Southern Suburbs
Department: Reception / Administration
Employment Type: Temporary / Ad Hoc
Industry: Various Industries
Reference: Temporary Receptionist – Cape Town
Rate: Variable hourly rate depending on assignment
Experienced Temporary Receptionists required for short‑term and ad hoc assignments at various client sites across Cape Town’s Northern and Southern Suburbs.
We are building a pool of professional and reliable Temporary Receptionists to provide reception and administrative support to clients across various industries in Cape Town.
Assignments may include leave cover, short‑term relief or additional support during busy periods.
The successful candidates must be confident managing reception, telephone calls, visitors and general administration and should be comfortable adapting quickly to different office environments.
Hourly rates will vary according to the client and assignment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and visitors.
• Manage front‑desk reception.
• Answer incoming calls.
• Transfer calls.
• Take accurate messages.
• Respond to general enquiries.
• Manage visitor sign‑in.
• Notify staff of visitor arrivals.
• Coordinate meeting rooms.
• Assist with refreshments where required.
• Receive deliveries.
• Distribute correspondence.
• Manage emails.
• Assist with filing.
• Scan documentation.
• Complete basic data capturing.
• Provide general administration support.
• Maintain a professional reception area.
• Follow client‑specific procedures.
• Adapt to different work environments.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Previous reception or front‑desk experience.
• Strong telephone etiquette.
• Good communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong administration skills.
• Professional presentation.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Adaptable.
• Able to travel to different client sites.
• Available for temporary / ad hoc assignments.

Advantageous

• Temporary reception experience.
• Switchboard experience.
• Own/reliable transport.
• Multiple‑line telephone system experience.
• Previous administrative support experience.

Competencies

Reception, Front Desk, Switchboard, Telephone Etiquette, Customer Service, Visitor Management, Administration, Microsoft Office, Email Management, Filing, Data Capturing, Meeting Room Coordination, Temporary Reception, Relief Reception.

We are seeking professional and reliable Temporary Receptionists to provide short‑term reception and administrative support to various clients across Cape Town.
Assignments may include covering permanent receptionists during leave, supporting clients during busy periods or providing additional front‑office assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome clients and visitors.
• Manage incoming calls.
• Direct calls and take messages.
• Respond to general enquiries.
• Manage visitor sign‑in procedures.
• Assist with meeting room coordination.
• Receive deliveries and correspondence.
• Manage general emails.
• Assist with filing, scanning and data capturing.
• Provide general office administration support.
• Maintain a professional reception area.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Previous receptionist or front‑desk experience.
• Strong telephone etiquette.
• Good communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Professional and well‑presented.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to travel to different client sites.
• Available for temporary and ad hoc assignments.

Hourly rates vary depending on the client and assignment.