RECEPTIONIST / SWITCHBOAD OPERATOR
The Agricultural Research Council
2025/09/11   Potchefstroom

Job Ref #: ARC-GCI05-55
Industry: Office Support
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
The ARC- Grain Crops (ARC-GC) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Potchefstroom.
Job Description
  • Attendance to clients and enquiries
  • Update of information directories.
  • Maintaining the office space and re-stocking office supply.
  • Handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Perform routine administrative tasks.
  • Administration regarding human resources documents.
  • Booking of trips, issue vehicles and submit transport information.
  • Report IT problems to relevant department.
  • Record minutes of meetings.
  • Venue bookings.
  • Distribution of information to public relations officer.
  • Organise and assist in campus events.
  • Provide assistance for campus exhibitions and public awareness events.
  • Handling of petty cash, advances and claims on pre-agreed deadlines.
Job Requirements
  • National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
  • At least 2 years' experience as receptionist, front desk, an administrator, or in a related field.
  • Customer services.
  • Basic Computer Literacy.
  • Ability to organise prioritise and work systematically.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and work systematically.
  • Good communication skills (verbal & written).
  • Valid driver's licence.

 Enquiries: Ms.Kefiloe Manthata Tel: (018) 299 6253

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 SEPTEMBER 2025

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. Preference will be given to
persons with disabilities. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes to Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license must be attached.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint.