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Receptionist and Switchboard Operator
Job summary
A customer service organization in George seeks a front-of-house receptionist to assist customers and manage switchboard functions. The ideal candidate must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans, possess a national senior certificate, and have strong communication skills. This role involves ensuring a presentable reception area and supporting departmental administration.
Qualifications
- National senior certificate required.
- Valid driver’s license needed.
- Competency in Microsoft applications essential.
Responsibilities
- Receive and assist customers at reception.
- Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable.
- Manage switchboard operations effectively.
Skills
Education
Tools
- Front of house, receiving and assisting customers at reception.
- Ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable.
- Assists callers by answering the line and connecting the caller to the correct person or department.
- Ensure the smooth running of the switchboard functions, including but not limited to, message taking, message delivery and all switchboard operations.
- Assist with departmental administration.
- National senior certificate
- Valid driver’s license
- Fully bilingual-English and Afrikaans
- Tertiary education in relevant field advantage
- Competency in Microsoft applications.
- Outstanding telephone etiquette skills.
- Excellent written, computer and verbal communication skills.
- Customer / staff focused & Team orientation
- Contactable references.
- Strong character that learns fast and retains information.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to work on their own and under pressure.
- Steady personal life and emotionally mature.
- Very organised.
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