Receptionist & Switchboard Operator (Corporate Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Sasolburg, Free State
Temporary
Posted 1 day ago
Temporary Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this law firm in Sasolburg. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Location: Sasolburg, Free State. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

  • Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
  • Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
  • Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
  • Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
  • Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.

What you need

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

What's in it for you

  • Safe, secure parking
  • Normal office hours, Monday to Friday
  • Annual bonus (13th cheque) at many practices

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID plus a neat CV with two references.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Sasolburg.

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.
  • Answer the recruiter's call the way you would answer at work: greeting, your name and a smile in your voice.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationSasolburg, Free State
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience2+ years
Posted30 October 2026
Closing Date2 December 2026
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