Receptionist

Applications are warmly invited for a Receptionist role based in Bethal. We welcome candidates from every background across Mpumalanga who are ready to grow with us.

About the Opportunity

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

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Receptionist is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

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

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Bethal colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the administration jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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 Mpumalanga.

Equally, 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 Bethal keep progressing.

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

About Bethal

Practically speaking, the role is based in Bethal, within the Highveld coal corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Bethal and the broader Mpumalanga region.

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 Bethal.

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

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

About the Team

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

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.

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

Your Workplace

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

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

Practically speaking, 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 Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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 Bethal.

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

Daily Duties

• Maintain visitor registers and ensure compliance with access protocols
• Track and report on departmental KPIs through standard templates
• Answer incoming calls and route enquiries to the correct department
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers
• Manage diaries, meetings and travel logistics for the leadership team
• Capture data accurately into internal systems and registers
• Process invoices, requisitions and expense claims for approval

What You’ll Need

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask
• Relevant administrative or office management qualification (advantageous)
• Comfortable working with finance, HR and operational systems
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Professional, courteous manner with strong customer-service orientation

In addition, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.