Receptionist

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities:

• Welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner to provide an excellent client experience.
• Answer and redirect all incoming calls and taking messages.
• Monitor arrival and departure of all front desk visitors, including employees, visitors and clients, escorting visitors to relevant venues as required
• Control access to office and in the reception and conference space.
• Manage housekeeping of the reception and conference space
• Assist in dispatching and signing in of fleet vehicles.
• Assisting with office management and admin functions.
• Manage and oversee client or executive events hosted by Zutari when required
• Collaborate with corporate support teams to deliver impactful experiences for all visitors
• Assist the Facilities manager with general admin functions as and when required.

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in similar role
• A strong background in office support and assisting in projects.
• Ability to produce high quality work.
• A willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Work under pressure
• Effective time management
• Strong collaborator

Skills and characteristics:

• Outgoing personality with high energy levels
• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous manner

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.