Receptionist
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Location
- Polokwane, Limpopo
- Salary (as advertised)
- R237 453 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Certificate / N-level / trade
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This is for a Receptionist role, reference number 3/1/1/1/2026/293, within the Financial And Supply Chain Management Services Directorate at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The position is based in Limpopo (Polokwane) and offers a salary of R237 453 per annum (Level 05). What you will do * Receive telephonic calls, messages and channel to relevant role players. * Take down messages when required. * Distribute messages promptly. * Attend to all clients and visitors to relevant officials promptly. * Welcome, receive and direct clients to relevant units. * Attend to all client queries. * Supply basic information to customers regarding the department’s service when required. * Liaise with internal and external personnel. * Provide relevant information as required. * Operate the switchboard by answering incoming and outgoing calls at the times. * Keep database of other important contact numbers on an on-going basis. * Report faults on the telephone system when needed. * Utilise the telephone management system to monitor telephone cost on an ongoing basis. * Screen and forward calls. * Receive telephone messages. * Operate office equipment such as printer and photocopiers. * Update internal telephone directory when required. * Distribute internal telephone directory to internal users when required. * Print telephone cost report for each extension monthly. * Maintain telephone directory. * Update telephone directory for the officials. * Remove inactive users in the internal directory. * Maintain and control visitor register at reception. * Register visitors. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Minimum requirements:** Applicants must be in possession of an NQF Level 4 or 5 or relevant equivalent qualification. * **Job related knowledge:** Microsoft Package. * **Job related skills:** * Telephone etiquette * Communication (verbal and written) * Interpersonal relations * Switchboard operations * Ability to learn the department’s service delivery components * Ability to take initiative * Ability to work independently * Ability to organise work * Ability to prioritise work Who should apply This role targets Employment Equity candidates, specifically African, Coloured and Indian Males, as well as Coloured, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-293 Source: govpage
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