JobDuck – Receptionist | Remote
Job Duck is hiring a virtual
Receptionist – SOUTH AFRICA
Job Duck is a virtual staffing company that matches candidates to work from home for a single U.S.-based business, in most cases a law firm.
Role Overview:
As a Receptionist, you’re the first point of contact for clients, vendors, and couriers.
Gross monthly compensation: 17,400 South African Rand.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Answering and directing phone calls.
- Assisting with admin tasks, including faxing and travel planning.
- Managing appointment schedules.
- Maintaining event calendars.
- Organizing and maintaining electronic records.
- Handling incoming and outgoing emails.
To be considered for this opportunity, you should have the following:
- 6 months of related experience and/or a related degree.
- Advanced/native-level English skills (both written and spoken).
- Strong customer-focused communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational abilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Phone etiquette.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Effective time management.
- Your own PC or laptop, headset, and high-speed internet (minimum 30mb/s).
- A quiet, private workspace.
- Ability to handle a large volume of calls per day.
We believe that Every Great Person Deserves a Great Job. This position is home-based, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home. So, take the first step and apply now!
Our application process involves multiple stages, and submitting your application is just the beginning. Every candidate needs to successfully pass each stage to become part of our team.
Please keep an eye on your email and WhatsApp for the next steps, as we’ll assign someone to guide you through the application process. Be sure to check your spam folder as well.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Paid annual leave.
- Paid sick leave.
- Holiday pay (where applicable).
- Maternity and Paternity leave.
- Referral Bonuses.
- 100% remote/home-based position.
- Full-time, long-term career opportunities.
- Professional development and training.
- Dedicated team support.
- Alignment with our clients’ core values.
Please note: You will be hired under the South African labor legislation, and will be subject to salary deductions as mandated by South African law.
Documentation:
You will need to submit the following documents as part of your application:
A copy of your resume in .DOC format
A 300-500 word essay describing your greatest professional achievement in .DOC format. The text should be typed instead of containing a pasted image of your essay. As this document will help us evaluate your writing skills, we would like you to use your own words, so please avoid copying from external sources.
A screenshot of your English test results. Please note that we only accept results from the EF SET English test at this time. CLICK HERE to take the EF SET English test.
A 40-60-second-long voice note introducing yourself. Include your name, your relevant work experience, and why you are interested in this position. CLICK HERE to record your voice note, and save the link in order to add it to your application.
In case you are applying for Marketing Assistant, your Marketing porfolio in PDF format. Please avoid inserting links; instead, try to add as many images as possible.
Please make sure that all documents are in English, that they do not contain your contact information (ie. email, phone number, physical location, or social media links), or any discussion of your compensation requirements.
Instructions to Apply:
To successfully complete your application, follow these steps:
As this is an English-speaking role, kindly make sure that all your documents and application forms are filled out in English before submitting them. Thank you!
1. Start by filling in your contact details and click “Next.”
2. Provide your educational and work history, then click “Next.”
3. Submit the following documents:
Your resume in .DOC format. The resume must be in English.
A 300-500 word essay describing your greatest professional achievement in .DOC format. The essay must be in English.
A screenshot of your English test results. Please note that we only accept results from the EF SET English test at this time.
A 40-60-second-long voice note introducing yourself. Include your name, your relevant work experience, and why you are interested in this position. Record your voice note by clicking HERE, and save the link in order to add it to your application.
In case you are applying for Marketing Assistant, your Marketing portfolio in PDF format. Please use images to display your work, and avoid using links.
4. Agree to our terms of service and click “Next.”
5. Review your application, and when you’re ready, hit “Submit.”
Please make sure that all your documents are in English, that they do not contain your contact information (ie. email, phone number, physical location, or social media links), or any discussion of your compensation requirements.