Relief Receptionist (Temp Pool)

How2Apply Talent Network
Bloemfontein, Free State
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this private school in Bloemfontein. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

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

The work, day to day

  • Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
  • Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
  • Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
  • Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
  • Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
  • Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
  • Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.

What you need

  • Discreet with confidential information
  • Matric
  • Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
  • At least 1 year on reception or a front desk

Helpful, not essential

  • A secretarial or office administration certificate
  • Typing speed above 40 wpm

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your typing or admin certificate, if any plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • Answer the recruiter's call the way you would answer at work: greeting, your name and a smile in your voice.
  • Your CV is your first test of neatness, so keep it one or two pages, one font and no spelling errors.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBloemfontein, Free State
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience1+ years
Posted5 November 2026
Closing Date9 December 2026
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