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Sales/Marketing - Client Services/Sales Support Gauteng FULL TIME R6 000,00 - R7 000,00 (PER MONTH) Job Summary Job Title: Receptionist / Optical Assistant Location: Benoni, Gauteng Salary: R6,000 – R7,000 per month Position Type: Full-Time (Retail Hours) Working Hours * Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm * Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm * Every Second Saturday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm * Sunday: Closed Key Responsibilities * Welcoming and assisting patients in a professional and friendly manner * Managing appointments and patient bookings * Answering telephone and email enquiries * Handling payments and basic administrative duties * Maintaining a neat and organised reception area * Assisting the optometrist (training will be provided) * Supporting daily practice operations and retail activities Minimum Requirements * Well presented with excellent communication skills * Friendly, professional, and customer-service orientated personality * Strong administrative and organisational skills * Comfortable working retail hours * Basic computer literacy * Reliable and punctual Advantageous * Previous receptionist or retail experience * Experience in a medical practice, optometry, or customer-facing environment What the Client Offers * On-the-job training within the optometry field * Supportive and professional working environment * Opportunity to gain healthcare and retail experience Company Description Optometrist in Benoni Hired Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Recruiter
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