Receptionist

Closing date yi 24 ka July 2026

If you're an organised, approachable professional who enjoys providing exceptional customer service and keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is seeking a Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for patients, visitors, staff, and external stakeholders.
This role is responsible for delivering professional front-office services while providing administrative support that contributes to the efficient day-to-day operations of the VUKA-LI Unit.
This role is offered under the University of Cape Town Lung Institute’s own employment terms and conditions, which are separate from UCT conditions of service.

Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Internet)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills
Ability to multitask and work independently while maintaining attention to detail

Welcome and assist visitors while managing reception and access control procedures
Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls professionally
Schedule appointments and maintain diaries and calendars
Respond to general enquiries and accurately relay messages
Coordinate meeting room bookings and prepare meeting spaces when required
Receive, distribute, and dispatch incoming and outgoing mail and courier deliveries
Provide general administrative support including filing, scanning, photocopying, document preparation, and record management
Monitor office stationery and reception supplies and arrange replenishment when required
Provide professional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
Assist departments with ad hoc administrative duties, special projects, data capturing, and operational support as required

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you haven’t heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.