Receptionist - Freight & Logistics

About the role

Our client, a well‑established freight and logistics company in Durban, is looking for a professional and friendly Receptionist. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, callers and suppliers, while providing essential administrative support across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors in a courteous manner.
• Answer, screen and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Maintain a tidy and presentable reception area.
• Receive, sort and distribute mail, courier deliveries and documents.
• Arrange outgoing courier collections and deliveries.
• Manage meeting‑room bookings and prepare rooms as needed.
• Provide general administrative support such as filing, scanning, photocopying and data entry.
• Maintain office supplies and stationery inventory.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and diary coordination.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) qualification; a Business or Office Administration certificate is advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a receptionist or front‑office role.
• Previous exposure to freight forwarding, logistics or a corporate environment is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional telephone etiquette.
• Strong organisational abilities, attention to detail and the capacity to multitask in a fast‑paced setting.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.

What we offer

• Negotiable remuneration package.
• Opportunity to work within a respected logistics organisation.