Hotel Receptionist

Recruiter:

Ubuntu Resource Management

Job Ref:

JHB000136/Tanya

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R 12 000

SUMMARY:

Hotel Receptionist (Temp to Perm) – Houghton

POSITION INFO:

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Hotel Receptionist to join a hotel in Houghton, Johannesburg, on a temporary basis with strong potential to become permanent.

Detail Information

Position - Hotel Receptionist
Location - Houghton, Johannesburg
Employment type - Temporary, with the possibility of permanent
Residence - Candidate must live in or close to the Houghton area

Key Responsibilities

Welcome guests and visitors warmly, and manage check-in and check-out efficiently
Handle reservations, bookings, amendments and cancellations on the hotel system
Answer telephone, email and walk-in enquiries professionally
Process guest payments and balance the cash float accurately
Complete daily and shift cash ups, reconciling cash, card and EFT takings against the system
Prepare and maintain reports, schedules and records in Excel, including occupancy, revenue and cash-up reconciliations
Resolve guest queries and complaints promptly, escalating where needed
Coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance and management on guest requirements
Keep the reception area neat and the front-desk records up to date and accurate

Requirements

Essential

Must reside in or near Houghton, Johannesburg
Proven experience doing cash ups and balancing a till or cash float
Strong Excel skills (formulas, reconciliations, reporting)
Previous reception, front-office or hospitality experience
Matric (Grade 12)
Excellent verbal and written English
Reliable and available to work shifts as required

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