Front Desk Administrator (Law Firm)

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this private school in Pietermaritzburg. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Pietermaritzburg. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.

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

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

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

• List the phone systems and booking software you have used; practices look for people who need little training.
• Your CV is your first test of neatness, so keep it one or two pages, one font and no spelling errors.