Receptionist & Switchboard Operator (Corporate Office)

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this law firm in Potchefstroom. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is Potchefstroom-based, with most of your time spent at a law firm. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.

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

• A second language common in your area
• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• A secretarial or office administration certificate

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

• 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.