Receptionist / Office Administrator - KZN

SUMMARY:
A well-known and established coatings raw material supplier, supplying a range of paints and coatings manufacturing companies requires the above to manage the front office operations, handle all incoming calls and correspondence, as well as provide administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day business operations.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:

• A Matric or equivalent NQF level Tertiary qualification is essential for this role.
• Previous experience having worked as a Receptionist is essential for the role.
• Previous experience having worked within a chemical and or manufacturing or related environment is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a professional front-office environment with customer-facing responsibilities is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic office equipment and administrative systems.
• The Candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a professional appearance, manner, and telephone etiquette.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Greeting and welcoming all visitors, clients, and suppliers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering and directing incoming calls promptly and accurately to the relevant departments or individuals.
• Managing the front desk area to ensure it is always tidy, organised, and presentable.
• Handling queries from clients, suppliers, and service providers efficiently and courteously.
• Handling administrative duties and working closely with the Warehouse, Distribution and Sales team as well as coordinating courier services and ensure waybills are forwarded for payment.
• Assisting with general office administration including filing, data entry, scanning, and photocopying.