Receptionist & Switchboard Operator (Corporate Office) – Permanent

This law firm in Tembisa needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is Tembisa-based, with most of your time spent at a law firm. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.

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

• A second language common in your area
• Typing speed above 40 wpm

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

• 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.