Relief Receptionist (Temp Pool)

How2Apply Talent Network
Midrand, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 36 min ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
Apply for this job

Job Description

This estate agency in Midrand needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Home base is an estate agency on the Midrand side of Gauteng.

What your day looks like

  • Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
  • Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
  • Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
  • Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
  • 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.

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your ID, certified copy of your matric certificate plus a neat CV with two references.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Midrand; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

How to stand out

  • List the phone systems and booking software you have used; practices look for people who need little training.
  • Your CV is your first test of neatness, so keep it one or two pages, one font and no spelling errors.

Interested in this role?

Apply in 2 minutes. No CV upload needed yet.

Applying is free. How2Apply will never ask you for money.

Get new jobs on WhatsApp
Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMidrand, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience1+ years
Posted7 November 2026
Closing Date7 December 2026
How2Apply Talent Network
Recruiting for employers in Midrand

New to applying?

Free guides on CVs, cover letters, interviews and the Z83 form.

How to apply guides