TRAFFIC Western Cape

RECEPTION AND SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR - STELLENBOSCH - WESTERN CAPE

Tych Business Solutions

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:
  • Ensure guests are acknowledged, with kindness, warmth and sincerity, when entering and departing the reception area;
  • Engage with guests providing information related to the estate, the facilities, art & experiences;
  • Conduct estate tours with guests;
  • Operate telephone and switchboard service for all calls when required;
  • Refer calls & provide assistance to the appropriate person depending on the nature of the call;
  • Compile and update data related to the area of activity;
  • Complete and distribute information that needs to be communicated around the estate;
  • Ensure that lunch and dinner booking sheets from the restaurant gets communicated to the appropriate departments;
  • Keep management informed of all concerns that guests raise.
Main Requirements:
  • Grade 12, hospitality certificate will be a plus;
  • Preferably 1- 2 years previous reception experience;
  • Excellent telephone etiquette and customer-service skills;
  • Fluent in English with excellent written & oral communication skills;
  • Able to work in a team;
  • Good computer skills (word, excel, outlook);
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
  • Availability to work within Hospitality operating hours (e.g., evenings, public holidays, weekends);
  • Comfortable in dealing with very distinguished clientele;
  • Ability to work long hours without fatigue
  • Must be well-presented and have an enthusiastic personality.

About This Role

Career insights for Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service positions

Salary Benchmark
R12,353/month
R9,879 to R16,506/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Speaking Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Coordination
Common Technologies
HCL Notes Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel SAP S/4HANA

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