About the role
The Junior office administrator & receptionist is a key support role within the Kariega centre. This position is responsible for managing reception and visitor interactions, while also providing administrative and coordination support across the centre's daily operations.
You will be a central point of contact for visitors, entrepreneurs, suppliers and internal stakeholders, and will help ensure that the office environment runs professionally and efficiently at all times.
What you will do
In this role, you will:
Welcome visitors and create a warm, professional first impression
Manage reception, calls, emails and day-to-day front office activities
Support general office administration and operational coordination
Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation and event support
Help track information, maintain records and prepare basic reports
Support onboarding and general client or participant administration
Liaise with suppliers, service providers and internal stakeholders
Help ensure that the centre remains organised, professional and well run
Minimum requirements
To be considered for this role, you should meet the following requirements
Matric is essential
A tertiary qualification or bachelor's degree will be advantageous
At least three years' experience in office administration
At least three years' experience in a front office or reception role
Project management experience will be advantageous
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Experience in a client-facing or high-contact environment
Call centre experience will be advantageous
Strong verbal and written communication skills
What will make you successful in this role
We are looking for someone who is:
Highly organised and structured
Professional, friendly and confident in dealing with people
Proactive and able to take ownership of responsibilities
Able to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Calm and effective under pressure
A strong communicator and team player
Reliable, accountable and solution-oriented
Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement