Receptionist Vacancy – Unitrans (Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal)
Company: Unitrans
Position: Receptionist
Business Unit: Consumer – BP DBN Warehouse
Location: Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed-Term Contract)
Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric (NQF Level 4)
Closing Date: 28 July 2026
About the Position
Unitrans is looking for a professional and friendly Receptionist to join its Consumer Division at the BP DBN Warehouse in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with excellent communication and customer service skills who enjoys working in a professional office environment. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a positive image of the company while providing administrative and reception support.
If you are organised, well-presented, and enjoy interacting with people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Welcome and greet visitors professionally.
- Direct visitors to the appropriate departments or staff members.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and professional reception area.
- Operate the company switchboard efficiently.
- Answer incoming telephone calls professionally.
- Screen calls and take accurate messages.
- Respond to general enquiries.
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing courier deliveries.
- Perform basic mailing and clerical duties.
- Assist with routine administrative tasks.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling company information.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and the code of conduct.
- Perform additional duties assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / Matric (NQF Level 4).
- Up to 1 year of relevant experience.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent telephone etiquette.
- Basic administrative skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Professional appearance and attitude.
- Good organisational skills.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Friendly and welcoming personality.
- Professionalism.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Reliability and punctuality.
Why Join Unitrans?
Working at Unitrans offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience with one of South Africa’s leading logistics and supply chain companies. Employees benefit from working in a professional environment where teamwork, service excellence, and career development are valued.
This role is ideal for individuals looking to build experience in administration, reception, and office support.
Important Information
- Position: Receptionist
- Location: Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal
- Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed-Term Contract)
- Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
- Experience: Up to 1 year
- Closing Date: 28 July 2026
If you meet the requirements and are passionate about providing excellent customer service and administrative support, apply before 28 July 2026 to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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