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A well-established Cape Town company that specialises in curtain and blind accessories is looking for a well-spoken, energetic and customer-focused Temporary Receptionist. The vacancy is advertised by O’Brien Recruitment as a temporary, intermediate-level position based in Cape Town, and the salary is listed as undisclosed. Because the listing was posted on 28 October 2026 and is shown as expiring in 3 days, this is a short-window opportunity, so interested candidates should not leave an application to the last minute.
About the company and the work
The employer is described as a well-established business working in curtain and blind accessories, and the receptionist sits at the heart of its daily operation. This is a front-of-house role in every sense: the successful candidate is the first person visitors meet, the voice that answers the switchboard, and the link between customers, the sales team and the factory. O’Brien Recruitment, the agency advertising the post, says it has been connecting candidates with employers since 1997. The position is temporary, so it suits someone who can settle in quickly, stay organised under pressure and keep a professional manner throughout a busy working day.
Role details and duties
The day-to-day work covers reception, switchboard, customer service and general office support. Duties listed in the advert include greeting visitors and directing them to the right departments, and running a busy switchboard with 20 extensions, putting calls through and taking messages. The receptionist also deals with customer enquiries and chases up outstanding payments, and looks after incoming mail, deliveries and courier collections. Keeping the reception area neat and presentable is part of the job, along with general administrative tasks such as scanning, photocopying and answering emails. The role also has an order-processing side: completing Goods Received Notes for stock that arrives, printing and passing order sheets and payment documents to the sales team, recording orders on the sales order log, emailing order confirmations and payment requests to customers, and sending internal stock orders through to the factory.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the listing are set out here. Applicants need a minimum of 3 years’ experience in reception, administration or customer service. Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner are required, together with strong customer service skills. The advert also asks for someone who is well organised, energetic and able to multitask, with good computer literacy and attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and take initiative. Experience of handling customer queries and following up on payments is listed as advantageous rather than essential. The desired skills shown on the listing are reception, admin, switchboard and customer service.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on CareerJunction by O’Brien Recruitment, and the salary is listed as undisclosed. Apply only through the official CareerJunction listing linked from the Apply button on this page, and be cautious of anyone who asks for payment in exchange for a job offer or an interview. A genuine recruitment process for this role should not require an upfront fee from applicants.
Practical tips
Before applying, think through examples from your own reception or admin experience that show you can handle a busy switchboard, juggle several tasks at once and stay calm with customers, both face to face and on the telephone. If you have chased up payments or handled order paperwork before, say so clearly, since that experience is flagged as an advantage. Make sure your CV shows your three years of relevant experience up front, and double-check your contact details so the recruiter can reach you quickly, given the short expiry window on this listing.
How the process works
Applications are made through the original CareerJunction listing, where the recruiter reviews submissions against the stated requirements. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include an interview and a discussion of their reception, switchboard and customer service experience. Because this is a temporary post with a short listing window, applying promptly gives your application the best chance of being considered.
Important information
This page is for information only and is not the employer or the recruiter. Details such as the location, requirements and benefits are taken from the original listing as published, and the final terms of employment are decided by the employer. The salary is not disclosed in the listing, so confirm it with the recruiter before accepting any offer.
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