Receptionist Full Time

The Receptionist / Switchboard Operator has the responsibility to deliver a friendly, efficient customer service and to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for employees and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Takes responsibility for the reception area, ensuring the reception area is tidy and presentable.
• Receives and welcome Guests and advise the relevant internal stakeholders of the guest/visitor’s arrival timeously.
• Answers, screens and redirects incoming calls.
• Routes emergency calls, forwarding them to the appropriate internal stakeholders, ensuring that the call reaches the appropriate person.
• Performs administrative duties such as typing, capturing and updating information on the relevant systems.
• Sorts mail and packages when required.
• Manages all logistics relating to public meeting rooms.
• Ensures that detailed messages are passed on to relevant persons immediately.
• Screens walk-in clients/guests.
• Establishes and maintains an electronic/manual diary for scheduled appointments.
• Handles queries related to the company’s products, services and/or people.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Proactive individual with a positive attitude towards work.
• Displays interpersonal skills used to deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and display the ability to deal effectively with conflict.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Excellent communication skills and able to listen effectively.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Customer service attitude.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm and able to make quick decisions.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Relevant secondary qualification or equivalent

Required Experience:

• Relevant demonstrated working experience in a similar position.
• Relevant demonstrated working experience in a related environment.
• Relevant demonstrated experience handling a multi-line switchboard.