Fixed-Term Contract | Pretoria (Menlyn) | Sales & Distribution
Discovery is hiring a Receptionist (Maternity Reliever) to support front-office operations at its Menlyn office. This role suits a detail-oriented, customer-focused administrator who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment and can confidently support a predominantly Afrikaans-speaking client base.
KEY ROLE DETAILS
- Position: Receptionist – Maternity Reliever
- Contract: Fixed Term
- Location: Pretoria – Menlyn
- Business Unit: Sales & Distribution
- Function: Administration & Office Support
- Date Posted: 26 January 2026
ABOUT DISCOVERY
Discovery’s purpose is to make people healthier and enhance and protect their lives. We invest in exceptional individuals whose values align with ours. Our dynamic environment empowers self-driven people to perform at their best while contributing to meaningful societal change.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Manage visitor access, security boom operations, and exit codes
- Welcome visitors and provide refreshments
- Order and manage office refreshment stock
- Place printer paper orders and compile monthly usage reports
- Open, lock, and secure the office daily
- Manage air-conditioning settings and office keys
- Assist new staff with printer access and office allocation
- Handle ad-hoc administrative support
- Manage boardroom bookings
- Log maintenance issues with landlord/CRES
- Oversee cleaning services
- Compile monthly office allocation reports
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong attention to detail
- Planning, organising, and workflow management
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Ability to work under pressure
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Relationship-building skills
- Results-driven with a positive attitude
- Strong time management and multitasking ability
- Afrikaans proficiency required (frontline service delivery)
REQUIREMENTS
- Matric (essential)
- Administrative qualification (advantageous)
- 1–3 years’ experience in Administration or Reception
- Experience within Financial Services (advantage)
- Computer literacy
- Fluent communication in Afrikaans
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Discovery’s Employment Equity Plan and targets will be applied. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people with disabilities.