Reception Administrator (Private School)

How2Apply Talent Network
Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
R8 000 – R11 500/month
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Job Description

You'll be the first voice and face of an engineering consultancy in Cape Town CBD. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

The work, day to day

  • Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
  • Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
  • Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
  • Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
  • Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
  • Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
  • Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.

Must-haves

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your typing or admin certificate, if any plus certified copy of your matric certificate.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Cape Town CBD.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryR8 000 – R11 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town CBD, Western Cape
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience1+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date31 October 2026
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