Relief Receptionist (Temp Pool)

First impressions at this engineering consultancy in Johannesburg CBD are your job, from the morning greeting to the last courier. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll be based at an engineering consultancy in Johannesburg CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
• Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.

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

• A second language common in your area
• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• Medical billing or practice software experience

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

• 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.