Reception Administrator (Private School)

You'll be the first voice and face of an engineering consultancy in Alberton. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll report in Alberton. 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.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.

• You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once
• Well presented, punctual and organised
• Discreet with confidential information
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel

• 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

• 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.