Receptionist & Switchboard Operator (Corporate Office) – Entry Level

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this private school in Pinetown. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Home base is a private school on the Pinetown side of KwaZulu-Natal. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.

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

• A second language common in your area
• A secretarial or office administration certificate
• Medical billing or practice software experience

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

• 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.