Reception Administrator (Private School) – Entry Level

This engineering consultancy in Secunda needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Secunda; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

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

• Discreet with confidential information
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
• A warm, clear phone manner in English
• At least 1 year on reception or a front desk

• A secretarial or office administration certificate
• Typing speed above 40 wpm

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

• 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.