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Genkem has an exciting opportunity for a Receptionist to join our team. We are looking for talented individuals with relevant skills and experience to be a part of our team based at our Head Office in Umhlanga, Durban.

Minimum Criteria:

• Matric
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all phone calls are answered in a professional manner
• Ensure calls are accurately screened to ensure the call is transferred to the correct person
• Assist with general admin duties
• Greet visitors and ensure they are attended to in a professional manner

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with Genkem's Employment Equity plan. Genkem reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Genkem is POPIA compliant.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your current Salary (Cost to Company) & Notice Period ?

Experience:

• Reception: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/09/05

Expected Start Date: 2025/09/08

The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for staff, students, and visitors. Creating a welcoming, professional, and efficient front-desk experience. This position is ideal for someone who is organised, friendly, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming calls promptly and professionally.
• Manage timekeeping records and assist with attendance tracking.
• Welcome visitors and ensure they are assisted appropriately.
• Maintain the reception area in a neat and professional manner.
• Assist with scheduling, meeting room bookings, and diary coordination.
• Handle mail, courier services, and general correspondence.
• Provide administrative support, including filing, photocopying, and data capturing.
• Support other departments with ad hoc tasks as required.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Matric (Grade 12).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years' proven experience in a receptionist, front-desk, or similar administrative role.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Professional appearance and customer-focused attitude.
• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work under pressure.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Job Description:

Our growing Signage and Vehicle branding company is Urgently looking for an individual to join our team in the admin and reception area. Knowledge in signage and branding is a plus for this job.

Daily Duties:

• Ensure messages are correct and conveyed timeously
• Communicate with all Staff
• Control, monitor and record outgoing trunk calls and incoming reverse charge calls
• Ensure Customers are directed to the employee to be visited / contacted
• Ensure Customer's comfort whilst in waiting period
• Ensure all calls are answered promptly and pleasantly
• Ensure cleanliness of reception area
• Limit "hang-on" calls by offering call backs
• Invoicing and quoting clients
• Taking customer orders and ensuring customers receive quotes on time.
• Controlling of tools given to staff for daily work.
• Following up on customer payments
• Handling internal sales
• Filing and capturing supplier invoices
• Cold emailing and calling to look for new business.
• offering cold and hot beverages to clients.
• Quality checking of products produced.
• Social Media posting and managing social platforms.
• Filling of documents and admin work.

Job Requirements:

• Relevant experience is essential.
• A Receptionist certificate will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of signage industry will be an added advantage.
• Ability to meet sales targets.
• Must have a clear Criminal Record.
• A minimum of Grade 12.
• Graphic designing and signage knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skill Skills and Personal Attributes
• Knowledge of Sage One accounting
• Willing to work mondays to Saturdays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R5 000,00 - R7 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kempton Park, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High School (matric) (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative office procedures, practices and equipment: 1 year (Preferred)
• One: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English Afrikaans Zulu (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player who will be the first point of contact for visitors at the office, greeting them in a polite and well-spoken manner. You will also be assigned duties as required (i.e. organization of inbound and outbound mail, administrative work, and general clerical support).

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Distribute mail
• Act as first point of contact for visitors

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Very Presentable and Friendly

Join our dynamic team at Trafalgar Property Management in Cape Town as a Receptionist, where you'll play a key role in managing front-desk operations to ensure seamless office functionality and outstanding client service.

Key duties:

• Greet and assist visitors, tenants, and clients in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer, screen, and route phone calls, addressing inquiries or directing to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain a warm, courteous, and responsive environment for clients and tenants.
• Manage the front desk area, keeping it organized and well-presented.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including couriers and packages.
• Coordinate and manage boardroom bookings with efficiency and precision.
• Record external clients' fingerprints for criminal background checks.
• Handle additional ad-hoc tasks and requirements as needed.

Required Skills and Qualities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a high-volume switchboard environment.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their detailed CVs to

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will receive further communication. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please regard your application as unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest in joining our team.