Relief Receptionist (Temp Pool)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria East, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
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Job Description

Phones, visitors and bookings all come through you at this law firm in Pretoria East. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in Pretoria East (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

  • Sign visitors in, issue access cards and notify the right person.
  • Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
  • Keep visitor and client details private under POPIA.
  • Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
  • Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
  • Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
  • Type basic letters and update the internal phone list.

You'll need

  • You can juggle a ringing phone and a waiting visitor at once
  • Well presented, punctual and organised
  • Matric
  • At least 1 year on reception or a front desk

Nice if you have

  • Typing speed above 40 wpm
  • A secretarial or office administration certificate
  • A second language common in your area

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pretoria East really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your typing or admin certificate, if any plus a neat CV with two references.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria East, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience2+ years
Posted10 October 2026
Closing Date3 November 2026
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