Receptionist –
Job Title: Receptionist
Company: Unitrans
Business Unit: Consumer
Division: BP DBN Warehouse
Location: Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed-Term Contract)
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric (NQF Level 4)
Experience Required: Up to 1 year
Closing Date: 28 July 2026
Job Overview
Unitrans is looking for a professional and friendly Receptionist to join its Consumer Division at the BP DBN Warehouse in Newlands East on a temporary fixed-term contract. This opportunity is ideal for someone with Matric who enjoys working with people, has good communication skills, and is looking to gain or build experience in reception and administration.
The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, helping to create a positive image of the company through professional customer service. The successful candidate will welcome visitors, answer and direct telephone calls, respond to general enquiries, and ensure that guests are directed to the correct departments or personnel.
In addition to front-desk duties, the role includes basic administrative responsibilities such as operating the switchboard, taking messages, handling routine mailing tasks, coordinating courier deliveries, and maintaining a clean and organised reception area. The Receptionist may also assist with basic typing, clerical, or secretarial tasks as required by management.
This position is well suited to someone who is organised, presentable, polite, and able to multitask while maintaining professionalism in a busy office environment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Welcome and assist visitors professionally.
- Direct visitors to the appropriate departments or staff members.
- Operate the company switchboard.
- Answer, screen, and transfer incoming calls.
- Take and relay telephone messages accurately.
- Respond to general enquiries.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of the reception area.
- Perform routine mailing and courier coordination tasks.
- Complete basic administrative, clerical, and secretarial duties.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
- Carry out additional duties assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or NQF Level 4 qualification.
- Up to one year of relevant experience.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional appearance and attitude.
- Basic administrative and telephone handling skills.
Skills & Competencies
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professional telephone etiquette.
- Friendly customer service.
- Organisational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management.
- Ability to multitask.
- Reliability and professionalism.
- Basic clerical and administrative abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This role offers valuable experience for anyone looking to build a career in administration, customer service, or office support. As the face of the company, you’ll develop practical skills in reception management, communication, switchboard operations, and office administration while working in a professional business environment.
With only Matric and up to one year of experience required, this is a great opportunity for recent school leavers or candidates with entry-level reception or administrative experience who are looking to strengthen their CV and gain exposure within a well-established company. Although the position is temporary, it provides valuable workplace experience that can open doors to future administrative and reception roles.