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Remote Recruitment

Receptionist

Remote Recruitment

. Serve as the first point of contact for a UK business .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 23,000 - ZAR 25,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and multitasking abilities while managing front office operations, including diary management and communication with clients. Proficient in using Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 to maintain efficient workflows and ensure a professional environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Receptionist ExperienceProfessional English CommunicationGoogle Workspace ProficiencyOrganizational SkillsVirtual Phone System Familiarity

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Hard Skills
Diary ManagementAppointment BookingContact Record MaintenancePost HandlingVisitor Log Management
Soft Skills
Warm CommunicationProfessionalismMultitasking
Tools & Technologies
Google WorkspaceMicrosoft 365Calendly
Industry Keywords
UK Business ExperienceFront-Desk Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the first point of contact for a UK business
  • Answer and direct calls and messages
  • Respond to general enquiries by email and chat
  • Manage diaries and book appointments
  • Handle post, deliveries and visitor logs with the team
  • Keep contact records up to date
  • Keep the front office running smoothly from home

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience as a receptionist or front-desk administrator
  • Warm, professional spoken and written English
  • Confidence with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
  • Good organisation and multitasking
  • Able to work 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST)
  • Experience with a virtual phone system (nice to have)
  • Familiarity with booking tools such as Calendly (nice to have)
  • Previous work with UK businesses (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote work from anywhere in South Africa
  • Stable, full-time role with a UK employer
  • Clear expectations and a friendly, supportive team
  • Room to grow as the business grows