Receptionist & Office Assistant (Engineering Firm)

How2Apply Talent Network
Brakpan, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

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

You'll report in Brakpan. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
  • Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
  • Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
  • Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
  • Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
  • Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.

What you need

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

On offer

  • Normal office hours, Monday to Friday
  • Safe, secure parking
  • Annual bonus (13th cheque) at many practices

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your typing or admin certificate, if any plus a neat CV with two references.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Brakpan; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBrakpan, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience3+ years
Posted25 October 2026
Closing Date26 November 2026
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