Receptionist Role at The Trafigura in Sandton – Apply now!

📌 Job Details

🏷️ Job Title: Receptionist
🏢 Company: Trafigura
📍 Company Address: Trafigura South Africa, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
🌍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
🕒 Employment Type: Full Time
🆔 Job Requisition ID: R-016949

🏢 Company Overview

Trafigura is a leading global commodities trading company with operations spanning energy, metals, and minerals. The organisation is known for its high professional standards, operational excellence, and commitment to efficient service delivery across its global offices. Trafigura’s Johannesburg office plays a key role in supporting regional and international operations.

📝 Job Overview

The Receptionist role at Trafigura is responsible for delivering professional front-of-house, concierge, and administrative support to ensure smooth daily office operations. This position serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and staff while also providing executive administrative assistance and supporting meeting, travel, and facilities coordination.

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Manage switchboard operations, including answering, screening, and directing calls professionally

• Record and relay messages accurately and timeously

• Coordinate and manage boardroom bookings, calendars, and meeting logistics

• Set up meeting rooms according to requirements, including refreshments and equipment

• Schedule and manage video conferences using internal systems

• Greet visitors and manage guest relations with a professional and customer-focused approach

• Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming reception area

• Control access procedures and adhere to security protocols

• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and courier items

• Liaise with courier companies and service providers

• Provide executive administrative support including diary management, travel arrangements, visas, LOIs, LOEs, and correspondence

• Assist with planning meetings, events, and conferences

• Support report preparation, printing, and binding for meetings

• Monitor daily visitor schedules and special requirements

• Anticipate client needs and provide assistance with logistics and amenities

• Report maintenance issues, client feedback, and unresolved concerns to relevant teams

• Ensure meeting rooms comply with health, safety, and quality standards

• Conduct daily inspections of meeting rooms, equipment, and facilities

🎓 Qualifications

Education

• Matric (Grade 12) certificate

Experience

• Proven experience as a Receptionist or Concierge

• Experience in hospitality or corporate front-office environments

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational and time-management abilities

• Customer-focused and professional attitude

• Ability to work independently and unsupervised

• Emotional intelligence and resilience

• Fluency in English; additional languages advantageous

📄 CV Tips

• Highlight front-desk, concierge, or hospitality experience

• Emphasise communication, customer service, and organisational skills

• Include experience with boardroom management, switchboards, and executive support

• Showcase your ability to handle high-pressure, client-facing environments

• Keep your CV professional, structured, and concise

🎁 Benefits of Joining the Company

• Opportunity to work for a globally recognised organisation

• Exposure to international corporate operations

• Professional, high-standard working environment

• Development of administrative and client service expertise

⚖️ Company Policy

Trafigura is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair employment practices. All appointments are made based on merit, business needs, and compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and applicable employment legislation.