Temporary Receptionist

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Overview This is a temporary Receptionist role advertised by O'Brien Recruitment. The position involves managing a busy reception area, handling communications, and performing various administrative and support tasks. What you will do * Welcoming visitors and directing them to the relevant departments. * Managing a busy 20-extension switchboard, transferring calls and taking messages. * Handling customer enquiries and following up on outstanding payments. * Managing incoming mail, deliveries and courier collections. * Ensuring the reception area is kept neat and presentable. * General administrative duties, including scanning, photocopying and responding to emails. * Completing Goods Received Notes for stock received. * Printing and distributing order sheets and payment documents to the sales team. * Recording orders on the sales order log. * Emailing order confirmations and payment requests to customers. * Sending internal stock orders to the factory. Requirements (from the original advert) * Minimum 3 years' reception, administration or customer service experience. * Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner. * Strong customer service skills. * Well-organised, energetic and able to multitask. * Good computer literacy and attention to detail. * Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Experience handling customer queries and following up on payments would be advantageous. Who should apply This role is suitable for individuals with a minimum of three years' experience in reception, administration, or customer service. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, a professional telephone manner, and be well-organised, energetic, and capable of multitasking. Applicants should also demonstrate good computer literacy, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and take initiative. Experience in managing customer queries and payment follow-ups is considered a plus. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/retail/other-retail/western-cape/temporary-receptionist-id-7602618 Source: jobmail

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