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A Temporary Receptionist role is now open in Brackenfell, in the Northern Suburbs, through O’Brien Recruitment. This is a temporary, junior-level position for a motivated and reliable person who enjoys being the friendly face of an office and keeping its day-to-day operations running smoothly. The advert notes that the temporary position carries the potential for future opportunities, so it can suit someone looking for a foot in the door as well as someone who enjoys varied short-term assignments.
O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997, and describes itself as powered by people, with permanent, temporary and contract recruitment solutions that unite talent with top employers. In this role, the receptionist works in an office in the Northern Suburbs, where the listing location is Brackenfell. Readers should confirm the exact work base when applying, since the advert body refers to the Northern Suburbs more broadly.
The receptionist plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the office. It is a front-of-house role: the first person visitors meet, the voice that answers the phone, and the person who keeps the reception area, the mail and the appointment diary in order. The advert was posted on 29 October 2026, with an application window of 25 days. Note that the original advert spells the role title “Recptionist”; this page uses the corrected spelling “Receptionist”.
The advert lists the following duties. Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner. Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate staff members. Maintain a clean and organized reception area. Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages. Assist with scheduling and coordinating appointments. Provide general administrative support to various departments as needed. Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned.
In practice, that means juggling several small jobs at once: a visitor at the desk, a phone ringing, a parcel to log and a diary to keep up to date, all while keeping the reception area presentable. Reliability matters here more than anything else, because the office depends on the receptionist being present, punctual and ready each working day.
The advert lists the following. A Matric Certificate. Prior experience in a receptionist or administrative role is preferred but not required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. A professional and friendly demeanor. The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Punctuality and reliability are essential for this role.
The desired skills listed are reception, admin and switchboard work. The salary is listed as undisclosed. Because prior experience is preferred rather than required, this is a realistic entry point for someone with a Matric and strong communication skills who wants office experience, provided they can show they are dependable and comfortable with basic office software.
Apply only through the original CareerJunction advert, using the Apply button on this page, which takes you to the original listing posted by O’Brien Recruitment. Do not send personal documents or payment details to anyone claiming to represent this role outside that advert. A genuine recruiter will not ask you to pay a fee to be considered for a job.
Before you apply, make sure your CV shows your Matric clearly and any front-desk, switchboard or administrative experience, even if it was part-time, voluntary or a school or community role. Be ready to give examples of handling a busy phone, a difficult visitor or confidential information discreetly. If you are invited to an interview, arrive early, dress smartly and be ready to show the friendly, professional manner the advert asks for, since that first impression is effectively part of the interview for a reception role.
Applications go through the original CareerJunction advert, where O’Brien Recruitment handles the recruitment. Shortlisted candidates can expect their communication skills, reliability and basic MS Office ability to be assessed. Because this is a temporary role, the process may move quickly, so keep your phone on and your documents ready. Keep a copy of the original advert, because details, requirements and closing dates can change.
This page is an informational summary only and is not the employer or the recruiter. Job details, requirements and closing dates can change, and only the original advert carries the final word. Always confirm the role, the work location and the application steps on the original CareerJunction listing before you apply.
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