Office Support and Receptionist

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Centurion, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Entry level
HR Tech • Information Technology • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Provides reception, office administration, executive support, calendar and travel coordination, meeting preparation, records management, event assistance, supplier liaison, and general support to department heads and the CEO. Maintains a professional front office, handles communications and visitors, manages supplies and documentation, and ensures confidential tasks and follow-ups are completed accurately.
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Ziyana Group has an exciting opportunity for a reliable, organized, professional Office Support and Receptionist to ensure smooth office coordination. As our Office Support and Receptionist, you'll provide day-to-day coordination support to our departments and accurately maintain records, supporting Group CEO and Executives, coordinating events and culture activities and documentation. This is an entry-level role, perfect for someone with a solid grounding in general office support and receptionist.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Reception & Front-Office Management:

·       Serve as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, partners, and internal stakeholders.

·       Manage reception duties including answering calls, managing the switchboard, and handling queries professionally.

·       Maintain the reception area and boardrooms to Ziyana’s brand and hospitality standards.

·       Welcome guests, manage sign-ins, and offer refreshments.

·       Coordinate courier services, deliveries, and incoming mail.

 

Office Administration & Coordination:

·       Oversee office cleanliness, supplies, stationery, and stock levels.

·       Liaise with suppliers, service providers, and building management as required.

·       Assist with meeting room scheduling, set-up, and preparation.

·       Support travel logistics, bookings, and petty cash processing.

·       Support with internal communication notices, document scanning, printing, and filing.

 

Management Team Administrative Support:

·       Provide general admin support to all department heads (L&D, Recruitment, Finance, Technology).

·       Assist in coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, capturing minutes, and following up on action items.

·       Support in compiling reports, presentations, and documentation.

·       Assist with data entry, tracking of tasks, and updating departmental logs or shared folders.

 

PA Duties & Executive Support

·       Manage and coordinate the Group CEO’s calendar, appointments, travel, and engagements.

·       Prepare meeting packs, briefing notes, and daily schedules for the CEO.

·       Track deadlines, follow up on outstanding items, and ensure executive tasks are actioned.

·       Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding business, client, and personal matters.

·       Assist in event coordination, stakeholder management, and CEO brand support activities.

·       Support the CEO with personal tasks when appropriate (e.g., ordering items, booking meetings, reminders).


Reception & Front-Office Management:

·       Uphold professionalism and represent the Ziyana Group brand to all visitors.

·       Support internal culture activities, events, and staff engagements.

·       Maintain good relationships across departments and demonstrate excellent people skills.  

·       Champion Ziyana Group values



Requirements
  • Diploma/Degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, HR, Communications, or related field.
  • 0 – 1 year experience
  • Strong communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office; Zoho experience is an advantage).
  • Professional, well-groomed, organised, and reliable.
  • High discretion and integrity.
  • Office administration.
  • Reception & customer service.
  • Business communication.
  • Data entry & filing.
  • Calendar and scheduling management.
  • Time management and prioritisation.
  • Document management (digital & physical).
  • Professionalism, humility, and emotional intelligence.
  • Proactiveness and willingness to learn.
  • Detail-orientation and accuracy.
  • Discretion and confidentiality.
  • Problem-solving and initiative.
  • Adaptability and multitasking.
  • Accountability and follow-through.
  • Warm, approachable, and service-oriented.
  • Confident but grounded.
  • Resilient and able to work under pressure.
  • Strong organisational instincts.
  • High personal standards and self-presentation.



Skills Required

  • Diploma or degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, HR, Communications, or a related field
  • 0–1 year of experience
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; Zoho experience is advantageous
  • Office administration and reception/customer service skills
  • Data entry, filing, and document management skills
  • Calendar and scheduling management experience
  • Strong organization, time management, prioritization, and attention to detail
  • Professionalism, reliability, discretion, confidentiality, and integrity
  • Problem-solving, initiative, adaptability, multitasking, and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate accountability and follow-through
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The Company
31 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Ziyana Group is an Africa-based, black-owned professional services provider delivering people-management, HR, training, and technology solutions across Africa. Its offerings include talent sourcing, payroll and HR management, project and change management, leadership coaching, digital skills and learning, and AI-powered HR technology. The company aligns organizational effectiveness, workforce capability, and business strategy to improve client performance and support sustainable growth.

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