Website Puratos
OUR ORGANIZATION Puratos’s journey began in 1919, just over a hundred years ago. What started as a father and son operation, evolved into a successful international business. Our company now offers a full range of cutting-edge services and ingredients to customers in the bakery, patisserie, and c… read morehocolate industry worldwide. People have always been at the heart of what we do, and whether it’s working with artisans, industrial companies and retailers, or food-service enterprises of any size, we’re ready to take the next steps toward a better world together. OUR WAY OF ACTING At Puratos, we help customers be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. Together, we improve the lives of people and protect the planet.
Reporting directly to the Office Manager, the successful candidate for this key function will be responsible for:
Providing professional front-line reception and administrative support.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Answer and direct incoming calls to appropriate extensions.
Take accurate messages and ensure timely delivery.
Greet and assist visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
Maintain a clean and organized reception area.
Assist with general administrative tasks including filing and document handling.
Assist Debtors department with PODs, credit notes, and basic account queries
Manage incoming and outgoing mail and courier services.
Ability to listen attentively and relay messages accurately.
Professional demeanour with excellent telephone etiquette.
Support internal departments with basic administrative duties as required.
PROFILE
Matric (Grade 12)
Business Administration or similar qualifications would be advantageous
Experience: Minimum of one (2) years’ in a receptionist or administrative role.
Languages: English is a prerequisite; bilingual preferred.
Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) would be an advantage
Dynamic and professional attitude with strong communication and telephone skills.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Collaborating effectively: spontaneously helps team members, networking, sharing info/results.
Communicating effectively: actively listening, negotiating, reporting, provides clear explanations that are easy to follow.
Driving performances: results-driven, planning & prioritizing, solving problems
Improving continuously: adapts flexibly to changes, open to learn from feedback
Managing customer needs: understanding customer environment, builds and maintains relationship of customers, implement most suitable solutions that meet customer expectations.
Apply via company website ( N / A ) or
jobs.puratos.com