Role Purpose The Receptionist is responsible for managing the front desk and serving as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and service providers. The role ensures the professional operation of the reception area, handles incoming calls and enquiries, coordinates visitor access, and provides administrative support to facilitate the smooth day-to-day running of the office Salary range: R15 000 to R18 000 per month Fixed term contract: 6 months Start date: 01 October 2026 Key
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About Admin & Office work in Western Cape
Administrative work is the entry point most South African employers hire through, and it ranges from reception and data capture through to executive assistant and office manager. The baseline is computer literacy — Outlook and Excel at a working level — plus a professional telephone manner. What lifts an application above the pile is Sage or Pastel exposure and advanced Excel, because those cut the training time an employer has to budget for. Many of these roles are filled through word of mouth and agencies that shortlist quickly, so apply the day a listing appears rather than at the end of the week.
Cape Town’s economy leans on tourism, hospitality, wine, business process outsourcing and a substantial technology sector. The call centre and BPO industry is a large and steady entry-level employer, particularly for matriculants with strong English fluency.
Admin & Office jobs on JobsJunction
We currently list 88 admin & office jobs across South Africa, including 27 in Western Cape. Browse all admin & office jobs or see what else is open in Western Cape.
Other admin & office jobs open now
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- Receptionist — Signa Opportunity, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town Region
- Export Administrator — Sandi Crowther Recruitment, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
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