TRAFFIC Western Cape

Receptionist - Frontline department

Brights

Job Description

Purpose: The purpose of this job is to ensure that all general reception duties are achieved on a daily basis, by ensuring excellent internal and external customer service at the reception desk ensuring customer satisfaction resulting in the promotion of the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Open switchboard and general receptionist duties
  • Answering the telephone, direct all calls to the relevant person/department and taking messages
  • Provide secretarial support
  • Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies
  • Manage the distribution of stuff stationery
  • Record all emailed transfers and stock orders in log book for branches and inter-branch
  • Maintain a general filing system for all correspondence (emails, faxes, & quotes)
  • Manage diesel cards
  • Be aware of Managers and staff who are on lunch, leave, and sick leave and report on schedule sheet
  • Manage coffee machine and hand out coffee machine coins to staff
  • Manage notice boards
  • Resolve cash discount queries
  • Check price changes and credit slips
  • File shop account slips, stock adjustment & staff memo's
  • Type and print out A4 shelf talkers
  • Participate in perpetual stock takes
  • Perform any work-related tasks as delegated by superior
Requirements
  • Matric or x3 Completed Intercept courses equating to total of 120 credits
  • Brights Induction (service excellence)
  • 2 Years minimum experience in a similar role
  • Ability to handle pressure
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) at all levels
  • Planning, time management & organizing skills
  • Excellent professional work standards
  • Computer skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Willing to take on responsibility
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Professional and neat

We are committed to having staff that reflect the diversity of our nation we will conduct our recruitment and appointments in line with the Company's equity targets and we are committed to improving our positions. The Company reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions at any time and for any reason.

About This Role

Career insights for Receptionists and Information Clerks positions

Salary Benchmark
$35,840/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Speaking Active Listening Service Orientation Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension
Common Technologies
Email software HCL Notes Microsoft Outlook 365 Post-it App Google Docs Microsoft Word 365 Claim processing system software Claris FileMaker

Job Overview

Date Posted
08 May 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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