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Receptionist​/Administrator

Job in Durban, 4056, South Africa
Listing for: Old Mutual
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Clerical, Data Entry, Admin Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

This role is responsible for front line reception and switchboard management, various office administrative duties including, Junior PA responsibilities. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts. This role is based in Kloof, Durban.

The role also includes assisting with product administration in accordance with business, process and compliance rules as well as dealing with the relevant Product Administrators, where required.

Responsibilities

Front Face Reception/PA

  • Welcome and receives clients in a professional manner.

  • Responds to incoming calls and take accurate messages and resolves basic queries.

  • Office Administration

  • Travel bookings including flights, hotel/accommodation, cars/shuttles.

  • Ordering stationery & kitchen stock as required.

  • Takes care of administrative processes and produces monthly stats.

  • Logs and keeps accurate records and details up to date.

  • Printing and scanning as required.

  • Product Administration (back-office support)

  • Prepare necessary documentation for client meetings.

  • Liaise with product providers to obtain policy and investment information, statements and supporting documents.

  • Basic processing of required documentation in order to finalise submission to product providers.

  • Team Assistance

  • Assists team-members with various additional tasks e.g. catering assistance, room set-up etc. when required.

  • Assists with the coordination of client meetings and meeting rooms.

  • Assist with Access control, access tokens/access cards and alarm codes for colleagues.

  • Health & Safety

  • Team leader for all First Aiders and Emergency Wardens.

  • Investigate issues relating to health and safety and review the effectiveness of health and safety measures that have been put in place.

  • Ongoing training for incident reporting, making sure the team is on track.

  • Personal Effectiveness

  • Accountable for service delivery through own efforts.

  • Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.

  • Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.

  • Accepts and lives the company values.

  • Qualifications and Experience required

  • Matric & tertiary qualification (Office Administration or relevant qualification)

  • At least 3 years of front face reception administration experience in a financial services environment

  • Telephone etiquette

  • Service excellence

  • Excellent command of English

  • Good communication skills

  • Client centric

  • Strong administrative skills

  • Ability to handle stressful situations in a vibey dynamic team.

  • Time management

  • Proactive and a self-starter

  • Be professional and presentable

  • Dependable and punctual

  • Positive attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed

  • Oracle Proficiency would be advantageous

  • Own transport would also be advantageous

  • Skills

    Action Planning, Client Management, Computer Literacy, Database Administration, Desktop Publishing (DTP), Executing Plans, Management Reporting, Network Administration, Numerical Aptitude, Office Systems, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Report Review, Resource Scheduling

    Competencies

    Collaborates Communicates Effectively Drives Results Ensures Accountability Plans and Aligns Tech Savvy

    Education

    NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

    Closing Date

    18 February 2026 , 23:59
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