Temporary Receptionist

About the role

We are looking for a well‑presented, professional Temporary Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our corporate office in Cape Town. The role is ideal for someone with excellent communication skills, a polished telephone manner and a strong sense of organisation, able to manage front‑of‑house duties with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Answer, screen and direct incoming calls promptly and professionally.
• Greet clients, visitors and staff in a warm, professional manner.
• Offer and prepare tea, coffee and refreshments for visitors and meetings.
• Manage bookings and schedules for meeting rooms, avoiding double‑bookings.
• Keep the reception area clean, tidy and presentable at all times.
• Sign in visitors, issue access cards or badges and notify relevant staff of arrivals.
• Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail, courier packages and deliveries.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning and filing.
• Support office management with ad‑hoc tasks as required.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding company and client information.

Required profile

• Well‑presented and professional appearance.
• Excellent communication skills and a polished telephone manner.
• Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to be available at short notice and adapt to unpredictable work times.