Relief Receptionist (Temp Pool)

This private school in Umhlanga needs a friendly, organised person holding the front desk together. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Umhlanga (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Check patients in, verify medical aid details and collect co-payments.
• Answer and transfer calls on a multi-line switchboard within three rings.
• Order stationery and cleaning supplies and check deliveries.
• Scan, file and archive documents in the correct client folders.
• Book appointments, meeting rooms and boardroom catering.
• Take clear phone messages and send them by email straight away.

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

• A secretarial or office administration certificate
• A second language common in your area

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

• 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.