Receptionist

Whether you are a seasoned Receptionist or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Hermanus. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.

About the Opportunity

This Receptionist role sits within the administration jobs function in Hermanus. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Hermanus team on trust, and the Receptionist role will feel that from week one.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Receptionist to step into the administration jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Hermanus also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

About Hermanus

Crucially, the role is based in Hermanus, on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Hermanus and the broader Western Cape region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Hermanus, Western Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Hermanus.

Diversity and Inclusion

Equally, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Hermanus.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the administration jobs side of the business inside out. The Hermanus group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Notably, the team mix in Hermanus reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Why This Role

Beyond that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in administration jobs from your base in Hermanus. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Hermanus teams.

Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Hermanus keep progressing.

The Environment

Equally, the environment is professional and structured. Expect a calm, well-organised office, a steady flow of support requests, and a strong culture of confidentiality.

Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Hermanus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Daily Duties

• Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with POPIA
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and minutes for internal forums
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Provide administrative support to projects and special initiatives

Who We’re Looking For

• High attention to detail and accuracy in data capture
• Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high service standards
• Experience supporting senior managers is an advantage
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.