Junior Office Administrator And Receptionist

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