Receptionist & Office Assistant (Engineering Firm)

How2Apply Talent Network
Rosslyn, Gauteng
Temporary
Posted 1 hour ago
Temporary Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

You'll be the first voice and face of a medical practice in Rosslyn. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Home base is a medical practice on the Rosslyn side of Gauteng. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

  • Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
  • Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
  • Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
  • Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
  • Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
  • Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
  • Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.

Must-haves

  • Discreet with confidential information
  • At least 1 year on reception or a front desk
  • Matric
  • Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
  • Well presented, punctual and organised
  • You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once

Extra points for

  • A second language common in your area
  • Medical billing or practice software experience

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  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): certified copy of your matric certificate plus a neat CV with two references.
  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 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Rosslyn.

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Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationRosslyn, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience3+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date10 December 2026
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