Receptionist

About the role

The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for visitors, clients and employees at Tharisa’s head office, providing a welcoming and professional experience while supporting daily administrative operations.

Key responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors, clients and staff with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Answer telephone calls, emails and general inquiries, directing them to the appropriate person or department.
• Manage appointments, schedule meetings, maintain calendars and organise office supplies.
• Keep the reception area tidy, organized and reflective of the company’s image.
• Distribute incoming mail, packages and deliveries to the correct recipients.
• Monitor building access, issue visitor badges and follow security procedures.
• Provide information about the organisation and its services, assisting with general queries.
• Support various departments with administrative tasks and facilitate inter‑departmental communication.
• Operate and maintain office equipment such as phone systems and fax machines.
• Adapt to changing situations, multitask effectively and handle unexpected scenarios calmly.
• Manage boardroom availability for meetings and appointments.

Required profile

• Professional appearance and courteous attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Customer‑service orientation and ability to handle confidential information.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast‑paced office environment.

Required skills