Receptionist & Office Assistant (Engineering Firm) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
George, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 week ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
R8 750 – R11 000/month
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Job Description

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.

What your day looks like

  • 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.

What you need

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

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a neat CV with two references, your typing or admin certificate, if any plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR8 750 – R11 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGeorge, Western Cape
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience2+ years
Posted19 September 2026
Closing Date23 October 2026
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