Reception Administrator (Private School)

This private school in Kathu needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a private school in Kathu. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.

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

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

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

• 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.