Estate Agency Receptionist – Immediate Start

This accounting practice in Brakpan needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is Brakpan-based, with most of your time spent at an accounting practice.

• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.

• You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once
• Matric
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
• A warm, clear phone manner in English

• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• A second language common in your area
• A secretarial or office administration certificate

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

• 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.