Temporary Receptionists Needed – Represent Top-Tier Companies

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town seeks professional temporary receptionists to represent high-end corporate clients. Candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong communication skills, experience on busy switchboards, and a polished presentation. Must be adaptable and able to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently. Reliable transport is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on a large, busy switchboard.
• Prior corporate reception or frontline admin experience essential.
• Must be well-spoken, articulate, and immaculately presented.
• Own reliable transport is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Answering, screening, and directing high volumes of calls professionally.
• Managing large, busy switchboards efficiently and accurately.
• Greeting and assisting visitors with warmth and professionalism.
• Handling and relaying messages promptly and correctly.
• Coordinating appointments, meetings, and electronic diaries.
• Receiving and sorting mail and deliveries.
• Maintaining a tidy, organised, and welcoming reception area.
• Managing general queries from clients, customers, and staff.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong customer service orientation

Professional presentation and interpersonal skills

Organisational ability and attention to detail

Reliable, adaptable, and calm under pressure

Confident with MS Office and Outlook

Team-oriented with initiative and integrity

Job description

Temporary Receptionists Needed – Represent Top-Tier Companies

Cape Town & Northern and Southern Suburbs

We’re looking for professional, well-presented Temporary Receptionists who can confidently represent high-end corporate clients. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and know how to keep things running smoothly on a busy switchboard — we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities include:

• Answering, screening, and directing high volumes of calls professionally
• Managing large, busy switchboards efficiently and accurately
• Greeting and assisting visitors with warmth and professionalism
• Handling and relaying messages promptly and correctly
• Coordinating appointments, meetings, and electronic diaries
• Receiving and sorting mail and deliveries
• Maintaining a tidy, organised, and welcoming reception area
• Managing general queries from clients, customers, and staff

Key Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills
• Organisational ability and attention to detail
• Reliable, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Confident with MS Office and Outlook
• Team-oriented with initiative and integrity

Requirements:

• Proven experience on a large, busy switchboard
• Prior corporate reception or frontline admin experience essential
• Must be well-spoken, articulate, and immaculately presented
• Own reliable transport is advantageous, due to varied client sites

If you’re a polished professional who can walk into any office and make an immediate impact — apply today to join our network of exceptional temporary Receptionists.