Receptionist & Switchboard Operator (Corporate Office)

You'll be the first voice and face of an accounting practice in Thohoyandou. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Thohoyandou. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.

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

• A secretarial or office administration certificate
• Medical billing or practice software experience

• Safe, secure parking
• 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.