Relief Receptionist (Temp Pool)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pretoria East, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Admin & Office Support
R8 000 – R10 500/month
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Job Description

This private school in Pretoria East needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Pretoria East. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.
  • Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
  • Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
  • Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
  • Sort incoming post and book couriers for outgoing documents.

What you need

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

Nice if you have

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

On offer

  • Safe, secure parking
  • Annual bonus (13th cheque) at many practices
  • Normal office hours, Monday to Friday

Applying, step by step

  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): a neat CV with two references plus your typing or admin certificate, if any.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  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 Pretoria East.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
SalaryR8 000 – R10 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPretoria East, Gauteng
CategoryAdmin & Office Support
Experience1+ years
Posted12 November 2026
Closing Date13 December 2026
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