Receptionist – Front‑Desk Coordinator

About the role

Career Start is looking for a vibrant, customer‑centric Receptionist to be the first point of contact for candidates and visitors at its Cape Town centre. The role combines front‑of‑house hospitality with precise administrative support in a fast‑paced corporate environment.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome candidates, workshop participants and corporate visitors, ensuring a polished and encouraging first impression.
• Manage the central switchboard, handling incoming calls and emails and providing accurate information about training programs and schedules.
• Coordinate guest arrivals, maintain registration lists for information sessions and keep internal databases up‑to‑date.
• Maintain an immaculate reception area, process incoming courier documents and perform digital filing and data entry tasks.
• Oversee the meeting‑room calendar, scheduling advisor‑candidate consultations and internal briefings.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Receptionist, Front Desk Agent, Office Administrator or in high‑end hospitality/customer service.
• Comfort operating in professional, candidate‑facing environments with premium service standards.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication with a polished, helpful tone.
• High intrinsic motivation, strong attention to detail and ability to manage front‑desk workflows independently.
• Ability to work within structured corporate processes and performance‑tracking metrics.

Required skills

• High proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience using online calendar management systems.

What we offer

• Competitive baseline salary of R9,500 – R11,500 per month.
• Professional stability with a 16‑year established brand.
• Premium, modern workspace with clear operational structures.
• Direct impact in a flat organisational structure where front‑line professionalism is highly visible.