Receptionist and Switchboard Operator

Listing reference: sanbs_003069
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 December 2025
Position summary
Industry: Medical, Health & Social Care
Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services
Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Contract: Permanent
Business Unit: Administration and Facilities
Remuneration: R 237,720.00
EE position: No
Introduction
An opportunity has become available for a Receptionist. The incumbent will be responsible for handling Customers, Suppliers and Members of the Public visiting and calling SANBS Zone headquarters, by directing them to their required destination in the building. In addition handles all Internal Queries and Calls.
Job description

Key Performance Areas:

 

  • Ensures that Reception Duties are undertaken in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Ensures that Switchboard Duties are undertaken in a professional and friendly manner and delivers excellent customer service at all times
  • Undertakes administrative Tasks for Reception / Administration

 

Competencies

 

  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Professional Image and visibility
  • Communication
  • Ethical Behaviour
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Self management

 

 

 

Minimum requirements

Minimum Education:

 

  • Grade 12 

 

Minimum Experience:

 

  • At least 2 years experience as a Receptionist or Switchboard Operator
  • Computer and Switchboard Literacy.
  • Good Telephone and customer etiquette.
  • Communication Skills.
  • Customer Services experience
Other (Knowledge and Skills)

  • MS Word
  • Excel

 

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