Front Desk Receptionist - Observatory, Cape Town

RECEPTIONIST - ENTRY LEVEL

Department: Facilities

Location: Observatory, Cape Town

Reports to: Executive Assistant

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a professional, friendly, and highly organised Receptionist to join our team in Cape Town.

As the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and professional experience while ensuring the reception area and associated administrative activities run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors, clients, and employees in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally.
• Manage the reception area, ensuring it remains clean, organised, and presentable.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, deliveries, and correspondence.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate meeting room bookings.
• Manage and update calendars for meetings, conference rooms, and client appointments.
• Provide basic information and assistance to visitors, clients, and staff.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs and adhere to office security procedures.
• Maintain and update the parking registration list and liaise with parking administrators.
• Assist with catering arrangements for meetings and events as required.
• Schedule courier collections and deliveries with the designated courier company.
• Monitor office supplies and arrange orders when required.
• Perform general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, photocopying, and data entry.
• Provide ad hoc administrative support to other departments as required.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling company and employee information.

Requirements & Skills

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Receptionist, Front Desk Administrator, Office Administrator, or in a similar customer-facing role is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Working Environment

This is a full-time, office-based position located at the front desk/reception area. The role requires professional engagement with visitors, clients, employees, and external service providers and may require working during standard business hours.

Reporting Line: Executive Assistant

Interested?

If you are an organised, professional, and people-oriented individual who enjoys creating a welcoming environment and keeping things running smoothly, we would love to hear from you.

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Employment Equity

Morae is committed to Employment Equity and transformation. Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply in line with our EE objectives.

A Few Final Notes:

Due to expected application volume, we can’t respond individually. If you don’t hear back within 2 weeks, consider applying again in the future we still appreciate your interest.

Please do NOT send direct messages.

If you meet the location and role requirements, submit a formal application, answer the qualifying questions and we’ll take it from there.

🚫Please note that Morae Global Corporation does not engage the services of recruitment agencies, as we are supported by a highly skilled internal global talent team.