Receptionist & Switchboard Operator (Corporate Office)

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this engineering consultancy in Epping. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Location: Epping, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.

• A warm, clear phone manner in English
• Matric
• Discreet with confidential information
• Well presented, punctual and organised
• You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once

• A second language common in your area
• A secretarial or office administration certificate

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

• 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.