Receptionist Jobs at Unitrans provide a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with people, supporting daily office operations, and delivering excellent customer service. These roles are well suited to candidates who have strong communication skills, a professional attitude, and the ability to manage front-desk responsibilities efficiently. Successful candidates for the Receptionist Jobs will greet and assist visitors, manage the company switchboard, respond to enquiries, perform general administrative duties, and help maintain a welcoming and organised reception area.
Position Details
- Company: Unitrans
- Job Title: Receptionist
- Reference Number: UNI260721-4
- Employment Type: Temporary Fixed-Term Contract
- Industry: Logistics / Consumer Services
- Business Unit: Consumer
- Contract: BP DBN Warehouse
- Location: Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary: Market Related
- Closing Date: 28 July 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants for the Receptionist Jobs should have:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or an NQF Level 4 qualification
- Up to one year of relevant experience
- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Professional presentation and conduct
- Basic administrative knowledge
- Experience operating a switchboard
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
Skills Required
Successful candidates for the Receptionist Jobs should demonstrate:
- Reception administration
- Customer service
- Telephone etiquette
- Switchboard operation
- Communication skills
- Administrative support
- Time management
- Organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Message handling
- Courier coordination
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
Key Duties And Responsibilities
Successful candidates for the Receptionist Jobs will:
- Welcome visitors and provide professional front-desk assistance
- Direct guests to the relevant departments or employees
- Operate the company switchboard and answer incoming calls
- Screen calls and relay messages accurately
- Complete routine telephone administration tasks
- Coordinate outgoing mail and courier services
- Keep the reception area clean, organised, and presentable
- Carry out general clerical and administrative duties
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and the code of conduct
- Perform additional duties assigned by management when required
Why Apply
Joining Unitrans offers you the opportunity to:
- Gain practical experience in reception and office administration
- Work for a well-established company in the logistics sector
- Strengthen your customer service and communication skills
- Build experience in switchboard and front-office operations
- Work in a professional and supportive environment
- Enhance your future career prospects through valuable workplace experience
Important Information
- Closing Date: 28 July 2026
- Position based in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal.
- Grade 12 (Matric) or an NQF Level 4 qualification is required.
- This is a temporary fixed-term contract position.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs.