Receptionist & Office Assistant (Engineering Firm) – Experienced

First impressions at this private school in George are your job, from the morning greeting to the last courier. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is George-based, with most of your time spent at a private school. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.

• You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once
• Matric
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
• Well presented, punctual and organised

• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• A second language common in your area

• Safe, secure parking
• Paid study leave for office admin courses
• Normal office hours, Monday to Friday

• List the phone systems and booking software you have used; practices look for people who need little training.
• Answer the recruiter's call the way you would answer at work: greeting, your name and a smile in your voice.