SUMMARY:
Pinetown - Join a vibrant and growing team where your professional flair and organizational skills will be the face of a creative manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual to provide essential support to a dynamic retail design and manufacturing firm.
POSITION INFO:
Our client is a young, energetic retail design and manufacturing company based in Pinetown, KZN. They specialize in innovative solutions within the retail sector and maintain a fast-paced, collaborative workplace.
As the front-desk Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming atmosphere. Beyond traditional reception duties, you will play a vital role in administrative support and logistics coordination to ensure smooth daily operations.
Key responsibilities
- Welcoming visitors and directing them appropriately with a professional manner.
- Managing a switchboard by answering, screening, and routing incoming calls.
- Scheduling appointments and maintaining office calendars.
- Assisting with logistics, including communicating with couriers and shipping companies regarding waybills, tracking, and delivery notes.
- Performing various administrative tasks such as filing, emailing, note-taking, and maintaining scorecards.
- Managing office inventory for the kitchen, first aid, and general supplies.
- Preparing meeting rooms and arranging refreshments for management and guests.
- Operating standard office equipment and communicating with service providers.
Requirements- Proven experience as a receptionist or in a similar administrative role.
- Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Practical knowledge of switchboard operations.
- Experience with clerical and administrative procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attributes- A positive attitude and a proactive, "can-do" approach.
- Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Consistent professional appearance and conduct.
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
Salary
R8000 - R12 000 CTC depending on experience.
***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.***
