Reception Administrator (Private School)

How2Apply Talent Network
Fourways, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 11 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

First impressions at this engineering consultancy in Fourways are your job, from the morning greeting to the last courier. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is in Fourways (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

  • Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
  • Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
  • Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
  • Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
  • Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.

Must-haves

  • At least 1 year on reception or a front desk
  • Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
  • You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once
  • Well presented, punctual and organised
  • Discreet with confidential information

Extra points for

  • A secretarial or office administration certificate
  • Medical billing or practice software experience
  • Typing speed above 40 wpm

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Fourways really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your typing or admin certificate, if any plus a neat CV with two references.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Before you hit apply

  • Answer the recruiter's call the way you would answer at work: greeting, your name and a smile in your voice.
  • Your CV is your first test of neatness, so keep it one or two pages, one font and no spelling errors.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationFourways, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience2+ years
Posted7 October 2026
Closing Date6 November 2026
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