Reception Administrator (Private School)

First impressions at this private school in Mbombela are your job, from the morning greeting to the last courier. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is Mbombela-based, with most of your time spent at a private school. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.

• A warm, clear phone manner in English
• 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

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

• 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.