Reception Administrator (Private School) – Experienced

This accounting practice in Gqeberha needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is in Gqeberha (Eastern Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.

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

• 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

• 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.