Temporary Receptionist Jobs in Gqeberha

A team in Newton Park, Gqeberha, is looking for a motivated, professional and reliable Temporary Receptionist for its Eastern Cape Divisional Office. This is a temporary, half-day position, ideal for someone with excellent communication skills, a friendly attitude and strong organisational ability.

About the company and the work

The opportunity is advertised through O’Brien Recruitment. The agency says it has connected the right candidates with the right clients since 1997, and describes itself as powered by people, with permanent, temporary and contract recruitment solutions across a wide range of employers.

The receptionist plays an important role in keeping the reception area running smoothly day to day and providing professional administrative support to the office.

Role details and duties

Welcome visitors: Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner.

Handle calls and correspondence: Answer incoming telephone calls and direct them to the right staff members, and handle incoming and outgoing correspondence as required.

Keep reception organised: Maintain a neat, clean and organised reception area.

Support scheduling and admin: Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings, provide general administrative support, respond to enquiries professionally and efficiently, and assist with ad-hoc administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Desired skills shown in the listing: Reception, Admin and Switchboard.

Where to find and apply safely

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Practical tips

• Highlight any reception, switchboard or office administration experience, even if it was short-term or voluntary.
• Show clear communication, organisation and MS Office skills with concrete examples.
• Be ready to explain how you handle busy periods, confidential information and difficult enquiries calmly.
• Emphasise reliability and punctuality, which matter greatly in a half-day, front-of-office role.

How the process works

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Important information

This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. No salary is shown because the listing says the pay is undisclosed. Confirm the hours, duration and work location with the advertiser before accepting an offer.

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