Receptionist (Bidvest Freight) at Bidvest International Logistics

Job Purpose    

• Bidvest Freight is looking to appoint a Receptionist to be based at their Durban Point Office.
• This role will be most suited to an individual who has worked in a head office environment of a group of companies, supporting subsidiaries.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12 plus additional tertiary qualification  
• Minimum 24 months office support and or receptionist experience
• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power-point)

Key Responsibilities    

• Effective management of the office ensuring that everything is functioning well and in working order
• Dealing with service providers such as Konica Minolta (printing), Prestige (office cleanliness, etc.)
• Answering, screening phone calls, and directing them to the relevant person and ability to manage telephonic messages
• Effective and professional management of meetings, venues, refreshments
• Arranging gifts / flowers in case of illnesses, family bereavement, new moms, and dads, etc.
• Monitor office supplies to ensure efficient ordering of all items required for the office 
• Co-ordinate and provide support for office events
• Flight bookings for the office

Skills & Competencies    
Personal Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Professional
• Maintain confidentiality

Intellectual Competencies

• Customer centric
• Ability to multitask and priorities tasks
• Strong planning skills

Interpersonal Competencies

• Teamwork
• Good listening skills
• Strong planning skills