Dental Receptionist (Private Practice) – Immediate Start

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this engineering consultancy in Pietermaritzburg. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Pietermaritzburg. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.

• At least 1 year on reception or a front desk
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
• Well presented, punctual and organised
• You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once
• A warm, clear phone manner in English

• Normal office hours, Monday to Friday
• Paid study leave for office admin courses
• Annual bonus (13th cheque) at many practices

• Answer the recruiter's call the way you would answer at work: greeting, your name and a smile in your voice.
• List the phone systems and booking software you have used; practices look for people who need little training.