Reception Administrator (Private School)

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this law firm in Soweto. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Soweto, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

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

• You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once
• Discreet with confidential information
• Well presented, punctual and organised
• A warm, clear phone manner in English
• Matric
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel

• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• Medical billing or practice software experience
• A second language common in your area

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

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