DentsuAegis

Receptionist

Cape Town Full time
To be the professional face and operational gatekeeper of the business, ensuring a seamless, organised and welcoming front-of-house experience while supporting internal operations, meetings, health & safety compliance and visitor logistics.

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:


1. Front of House & Visitor Management

  • Manage the reception desk professionally and confidently at all times
  • Welcome all visitors, suppliers, contractors and colleagues in a warm and professional manner
  • Act as the first point of contact for all visitor queries
  • Ensure all visitors sign in, receive appropriate access tags and comply with building security protocols
  • Coordinate with Operations regarding contractor access and restricted areas
  • Maintain a clean, organised and presentable reception area

2. Communication Management

  • Receive and direct incoming calls efficiently and professionally
  • Manage the main reception email inbox
  • Prioritise and escalate communications where required
  • Ensure urgent operational matters are escalated to Operations immediately

3. Meeting & Boardroom Coordination

  • Manage boardroom bookings and avoid scheduling conflicts
  • Confirm meeting requirements in advance (catering, tech, layout, number of attendees)
  • Liaise with the tea ladies regarding meeting refreshments
  • Ensure meeting rooms are prepared, stocked and reset post-meeting
  • Coordinate last-minute changes calmly and efficiently

4. Events & Internal Logistics

  • Assist with internal event coordination
  • Liaise with catering suppliers where required
  • Support event setup logistics (visitor access, signage, deliveries)
  • Coordinate courier collections and deliveries

5. Health & Safety Administration

  • Maintain and update the Health & Safety file
  • Track compliance documentation (fire equipment servicing, alarm testing, certificates)
  • Ensure visitor and contractor sign-in records are correctly filed
  • Support Operations with audit preparation

6. Supplier & Delivery Management

  • Receive and log deliveries
  • Notify relevant departments promptly
  • Coordinate access for maintenance and service providers

7. Administrative Support

  • Assist Operations with ad hoc administrative duties
  • Maintain accurate records of visitor statistics where needed

Key Competencies

  • Professional presentation and communication skills
  • S trong organisational ability
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask under pressure
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset

Location:

Cape Town

Brand:

Dentsu

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent