Temporary Receptionist

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Temporary Receptionist with O'Brien Recruitment. The position involves managing the front office, greeting visitors, handling communications, and providing general administrative support to the office. **What you will do** * Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner. * Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them to the appropriate staff members. * Maintain a neat, clean, and organised reception area. * Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence as required. * Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings. * Provide general administrative support to the office. * Respond to enquiries professionally and efficiently. * Assist with ad-hoc administrative duties as required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric Certificate. * Previous reception or administrative experience would be advantageous but is not essential. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. * Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office. * Professional, friendly, and approachable demeanour. * Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. * Reliable, punctual, and well-presented. * Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this Temporary Receptionist role will possess a Matric Certificate. They should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organisational and multitasking abilities, and basic computer literacy, particularly with MS Office. Applicants should be professional, friendly, approachable, reliable, punctual, and well-presented. The role requires someone capable of handling confidential information discreetly, working independently, and demonstrating initiative. While previous reception or administrative experience is advantageous, it is not a strict requirement. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/sales-marketing/client-services-sales-support/eastern-cape/temporary-receptionist-id-7607974 Source: jobmail

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