Receptionist: Graduate

We’re seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and customer-oriented **recent graduate** to join our vibrant team as a **Receptionist**on a 12-month graduate contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your professional journey by becoming the first point of contact for our visitors, clients, and team members—delivering a warm, professional, and memorable reception experience.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage all incoming calls via the switchboard and direct them to the relevant departments or individuals.
- Greet and assist visitors with professionalism, ensuring a pleasant and positive first impression.
- Maintain the reception area to ensure it remains neat, tidy, and welcoming at all times.
- Schedule appointments and meetings and coordinate room bookings for employees and clients.
- Ensure the smooth running of daily administrative tasks, including sorting mail, handling deliveries, and managing office supplies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, visitors, and clients.
- Monitor and ensure the functionality of office equipment (e.g., phones, printers).
- Assist with general office administration and projects as required.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure effective communication and coordination.

**Qualifications**:
**Diploma** in Office Administration or equivalent qualification is essential

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**:

- Applicants must not be a beneficiary of a current SETA funded programme.
- Fixed term contract commences on **10 November 2025** for 12 months
- Working hours**:07h30 - 16h30**as a receptionist you will be required to work these hours
- A minimum of **6 months** experience in managing and operating a reception/call centre in a corporate setting is advantageous
- **Experience in Google Suite packages** or Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel)
- Excellent verbal and written language skills in English. The ability to converse in a second official language would be an advantage.
- Strong **telephone etiquette** and communication skills with the ability to handle calls professionally and courteously.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a pleasant, friendly demeanor, capable of building rapport with visitors and colleagues.
- A strong service orientation and exceptional relationship-building and networking abilities.
- Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills to efficiently handle multiple tasks.
- Professional presentation of oneself and the company at all times.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both within the organization and with external clients.
- **_Own vehicle is advantageous _**for commuting to work due to the operational requirements of opening and closing the office building.