A leading architectural firm, has an opportunity for a dynamic Receptionist to join their busy Cape Town studio located in Green Point.

This is a frontline position and a key role within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the switchboard efficiently and politely.
• Maintain a professional image of company at all times.
• Take accurate and thorough messages.
• Manage the reception area ensuring a welcoming reception service to visitors, managing visitors parking and refreshments.
• Liaise effectively with Partners and employees.
• Provide administrative and office support and co-ordination efficiently and accurately.
• Organise and co-ordinate meeting room bookings.
• Responsible for managing the attendance register and reconciling against leave system to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills and experience

• Grade 12 with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a receptionist within a professional office environment.
• Proficiency in using MS Office, with proven intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work effectively within a team and ability to liaise confidently with all levels within the business and externally.
• Excellent work ethic including reliability, commitment, impeccable attendance record and excellent time keeping.
• Proactive with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to work accurately to meet deadlines.
• EE candidate preferably in line with our EE Plan.