Receptionist & Switchboard Operator (Corporate Office) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Paarl, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
R9 250 – R12 500/month
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Job Description

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

Location: Paarl, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

  • Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
  • Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
  • Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
  • Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
  • Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
  • Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.

You'll need

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  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): a neat CV with two references plus certified copy of your matric certificate.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Paarl; 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.

Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryR9 250 – R12 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPaarl, Western Cape
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience3+ years
Posted12 November 2026
Closing Date9 December 2026
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