Johannesburg: Temporary Receptionist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Temporary Receptionist to join our team in Johannesburg. As the first point of contact, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a seamless experience for clients, visitors, and walk-in customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact by professionally answering and directing incoming calls via the switchboard.
• Receive and welcome clients, visitors, and walk-in customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Screen and transfer calls appropriately to relevant departments or coordinators.
• Assist visitors with directions and ensure they are comfortably guided within the office environment.
• Maintain workplace security by managing visitor logs and ensuring all guests are correctly signed in.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring it is distributed to the relevant coordinators and departments.
• Prepare meeting and training rooms, ensuring they are organised and presentable at all times.
• Provide visitors with refreshments and ensure a comfortable reception experience.
• Support colleagues with various administrative tasks as required.
• Assist with filing, copying, document organisation, and general office administration.
• Complete waybills, arrange couriers, and manage delivery documentation when required.
• Assist in obtaining quotations for office supplies such as stationery and groceries.
• Prepare and process credit note requests and delivery notes.
• Assist with booking couriers for inter-branch or warehouse transfers when required.
• Contribute to maintaining an organised and efficient front office and support overall office coordination functions.
• Carry out ad hoc administrative duties as assigned by management from time to time.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience in a Receptionist or administrative role. Matric (Grade 12) is essential. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. Experience with general administrative and clerical processes.

Qualifications

Matric (Grade 12)

Salary & Benefits

Not specified