Vacancy for Receptionist in Cape Town, Claremont Jan 2017
Receptionist job Opening in Cape Town, Claremont Jan 2017
| Remuneration: | To be discussed |
| Benefits: | Provident Fund, Medical Aid after probation period |
| Location: | Cape Town, Claremont |
| Education level: | Matric |
| Job level: | Junior/Mid |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #20160103_GDA Recept |
Job description
Administration
- Answer and direct calls, respond to calls as may be necessary.
- Take telephonic messages for marketing and training departments.
- Obtain quotes as requested for general maintenance and repairs.
- Responsible for administration duties, including the preparation of post, and the opening of all incoming mail.
- Purchasing of office supplies.
- Responsible for receipting and recording of funds received.
- Counting and banking of funds received.
- Control of stock.
- Updating of donor database as required.
- Petty cash control, issuing and reimbursement.
- Adhoc payments and drawing of cash.
- Minute taking of weekly meetings.
- Take messages from puppy raisers and guide dog owners for the training department.
- Administration support to the training department.
- Preparation of class books, acceptance letters, application forms, and updating of waiting list spreadsheet, and sending same monthly to Johannesburg training secretary.
- General correspondence to guide dog owners as requested by the training department.
- Assist in various fundraising and public relations events on weekends and occasional weekday evenings as requested by the branch manager.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum education level of a matric certificate.
- Good telephone manner.
- Must be bilingual.
- Computer literate in MS Office programs.
- Good typing skills.
- General office administration experience.
- Have experience in controlling stock.
- Have experience in issuing and reconciling petty cash.
- Be presentable as an ambassador for GDA.
- Must have a valid drivers licence.
- Must have a proven track record.
Personal Skills/Attributes
The following skills are required:
- Must be able to communicate in English and Afrikaans.
- Be well-spoken, well-groomed and presentable.
- Be a team player.
- Must be passionate about the work of the association.
- Must have a high work ethic and be driven to achieve deadlines.
- Must be prepared to give more than ‘nine to five’.
- Treat donors and volunteers in a warm friendly manner.
- Be service orientated approach to dealing with donors.
- Have empathy with people who are differently abled.
- Must have a warm, outgoing personality.
- Must love dogs, and be happy to have them in your environment.
Contact details
South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind
CherylR@guidedog.org.za