Receptionist (FTC) - SPARK Schools Support Office - 2026
SPARK Schools
South AfricaPosted Posted 11 days ago
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Job description
Purpose of Role:
The purpose of the Support Office Receptionist and Administrator at SPARK is to focus on all Support Office Operations and handling service desk queries and activities in an efficient and professional manner, whilst meeting SPARK goals.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Support Office reception:
Welcoming all visitors to the Support Office
Answering the SPARK main telephone line and ensuring all calls are routed or returned as required
Maintaining an accurate Support attendance register, visitors log and relevant visitor arrangements
Support Office operations:
Managing the Support Office space, for example booking meeting rooms
Planning in-house and offsite functions for SPARK Support
Organizing refreshments and catering and setting up for functions
Maintaining the SPARK Support Culture which includes Town Hall Meetings, SPARK Lite and other activities that bring teams together
Assisting in the onboarding process for new hires
Maintaining the Support Office supplies - tracking consumables, ensuring all supplies are available and limiting waste
Completing periodic asset (furniture and equipment) counts
Managing the Support Office budget, including reconciliations and recommending cost saving initiatives
Managing the Support Office parking allocations and landlord relationships
Contributing to the Generation and maintaining the policies for all office operations
Managing the Support Office operations and hospitality team
Managing the receipt and sending of courier parcels and deliveries
Maintaining office operations, including logging tickets for required repairs and maintenance, overseeing renovations and maintenance projects, ensuring the building adheres to health and safety standards, and maintaining the security of the facility - tracking access
Participating in committees, for example, the SHE committee
Ensuring the Support Office is neat and tidy at all times - including all cupboards, store rooms and content displayed on the walls
Booking travel, accommodation, car hire and transport for Support employees
Attending to all queries that come through to various SPARK email accounts
Providing ad hoc administrative support to the Exco and ManCo members (e.g. printing, reconciliations, research, ticket logging, typing)
Managing overarching business calendars - for example tracking dates of school terms, events, functions, employee birthdays
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Relevant Certification, Diploma or Degree in Office Administration/Operations
3 - 5 years experience in office administration and support services
Clear Criminal record
Experience
Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
Experience working in the Service industry.
Administration
Skills and Mindset
Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
Professional attitude and appearance
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Excellent organizational skills
Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
Customer service attitude
Excellent computer skills.
Qualities:
Grit:âÃÂàPersistence through challenges.
Excellence:âÃÂàA track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
Mission and Vision AlignmentâÃÂÃÂ: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.