Relief Receptionist (Temp Pool)

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this engineering consultancy in Newcastle. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is in Newcastle (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
• Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.
• Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
• Keep the reception area neat and the coffee station stocked.
• Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.

• Well presented, punctual and organised
• Matric
• Discreet with confidential information
• Microsoft Word, Outlook and basic Excel
• At least 1 year on reception or a front desk
• A warm, clear phone manner in English

• Typing speed above 40 wpm
• Medical billing or practice software experience
• A secretarial or office administration certificate

• Safe, secure parking
• Paid study leave for office admin courses
• Annual bonus (13th cheque) at many practices
• 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.