Switchboard Operator - Bloemfontein
CBRE Excellerate
Vacancy at a glance
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Overview
Maintains a positive and professional image of the company through management of the reception area. Attends to visitors in a welcoming, pleasant and courteous manner. Directs customers to correct individuals or departments and resolves queries timeously.
Requirements
- Grade 12 Senior Certificate
- At least 2 years minimum reception and switchboard experience
- Computer literate
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- Telephone skills
Responsibilities
- Manage the reception area ensuring it is presentable at all times
- Uphold a professional and personal image at all times
- Receive customers in a welcoming manner and resolve queries timeously
- Direct customers to correct individuals or departments
- Arrange visitor access where required
- Receive and distribute mail
- Answer and transfer telephone calls to appropriate staff
- Record and deliver telephone messages timeously
- Prevent unauthorized access to the offices
- Assist with general office administration tasks as requested
Prepare for this opportunity
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Match your background to the requirements
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Check the type and length of experience requested. Make relevant roles easy to find with consistent start and end dates, then explain your own responsibilities. Label internships, practical training and volunteering accurately so the recruiter can distinguish them from other employment.
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