Junior Receptionist

**About the position**

We are a multidisciplinary consulting engineering company based in Highveld, Centurion. We are looking for a friendly, likeable, and proactive young lady to manage the company’s secondary reception desk, as a junior receptionist. The position entails being the face of the company and providing administrative support to a team of engineers, and one of the directors.

The successful applicant will be appointed on a fixed-term contract of 6 months, with the opportunity to be appointed permanently.

**Requirements of the position**

Must reside in or around the Centurion area.

Fully fluent in the English language.

Good written and verbal communication in the English language.

Completed Grade 12

Completed an accredited Office Administration diploma.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office package.

Must have between 3 - 12 months’ previous experience as receptionist.

Must be fully computer literate.

Must be able to manage their time to meet deadlines.

Able to use the switchboard.

**Duties**

Manage the company’s secondary front desk.

Operate switchboard.

Ad-hoc duties.

General office administration.

Welcome guests as they arrive.

Ensure that all guests/visitors sign in on the Visitors Logbook.

Direct guests to the correct meeting area.

Arrange access for entrance into the complex.

Ensure there is a relief person when you are not at reception.

Accept and distribute deliveries for employees.

Answer the company telephone, in a professional manner.

Take messages and distribute messages to employees.

Liaise with the cleaners and tea lady to ensure that the boardroom is prepared and clean.

Check office consumables weekly and notify the manager of shortages.

Ensure office equipment is always working and report faulty equipment.

Create documents per the instruction of engineers, when requested to do so.

Create quotations, purchase orders, and invoices to be sent out to suppliers or clients. (Whichever one is applicable)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: From R4,500.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Centurion, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Are you available to start immediately?

**Education**:

- Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/07/14