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.
- 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
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service Insights
Median Salary (ZAR)
R12,353/month