Receptionist

Company: PPS

Location: Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Type: Contract

Business Unit: PPS InsCo

Department: Facilities

Reference Number: PPS260220-2

Application Deadline: 27 February 2026

Job Purpose

The receptionist is the first point of contact for clients and visitors. You will create a positive first impression and support smooth administrative operations within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with filing, data entry, and document preparation.
• Receive and sort mail and deliveries.
• Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory.
• Answer telephone calls, screen and direct them, take and relay messages.
• Provide information to callers and greet visitors.
• Direct visitors to the correct destination and manage visitor access.
• Maintain the reception area tidy and presentable.
• Schedule appointments and maintain an appointment diary.
• Organise conference and meeting room bookings and coordinate catering.
• Monitor and maintain office equipment and control inventory relevant to the reception area.
• Support general administrative and clerical tasks as required.

Requirements

• Matric (high school diploma).
• 2–3 years of receptionist experience.
• 1–3 years of industry experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of office devices and processes.
• Strong reading, speaking, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and various computer applications.
• Computer literacy: basic computer use, relevant software, keyboard skills.
• Ability to operate a switchboard.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Professional personal presentation.
• Customer service orientation.
• Information management, organising and planning.
• Attention to detail, initiative, reliability, and stress tolerance.
• Respectful, well‑structured, and organised.
• Solution‑driven and accountable for own work.
• Team player.

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please visit pps.erecruit.co.