Receptionist & Office Assistant (Engineering Firm)

First impressions at this medical practice in Kariega are your job, from the morning greeting to the last courier. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Kariega. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.

• A warm, clear phone manner in English
• At least 1 year on reception or a front desk
• Matric
• Well presented, punctual and organised
• You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once
• Discreet with confidential information

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

• List the phone systems and booking software you have used; practices look for people who need little training.
• Your CV is your first test of neatness, so keep it one or two pages, one font and no spelling errors.