Receptionist & Switchboard Operator (Corporate Office) – Permanent

This engineering consultancy in Boksburg needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll be based at an engineering consultancy in Boksburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.

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

• Medical billing or practice software experience
• A secretarial or office administration certificate
• Typing speed above 40 wpm

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

• 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.