Receptionist - Administration/ Front Office

RECEPTIONIST – ADMINISTRATION / FRONT OFFICE
Holdsport Group | Cape Town CBD

Holdsport Group is a national sporting goods and outdoor retail group, with a portfolio of leading brands and stores across South Africa.

We are looking for an experienced, professional and well-presented individual to join our team as Receptionist, based at our Head Office in Cape Town CBD. This position reports directly to the Office Manager.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a receptionist, front-office, or customer-facing administrative role
• Professional, confident and well-presented, with strong interpersonal skills
• Reliable, punctual and able to remain calm under pressure
• Clear and professional communicator (written and verbal)
• Well-organised with the ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet visitors, clients, candidates and suppliers in a friendly and professional manner, and direct them to the appropriate person or department
• Manage visitor sign-in/sign-out procedures and issue visitor badges or access cards where required
• Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally, and route calls or take accurate messages
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties, including filing, record-keeping and maintaining office contact lists
• Order and monitor office stationery and reception supplies
• Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail and courier items, and prepare outgoing mail and courier collections
• Provide professional and courteous customer service to clients, visitors and staff, escalating complex matters to management
• Monitor reception and common areas, and report maintenance, security or cleaning issues to the appropriate person
• Follow company security and confidentiality procedures, including access control, visitor management, and health and safety protocols

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent (essential)
• Certificate, diploma or qualification in administration, office management or customer service is advantageous
• Minimum 3–5 years' relevant receptionist, front-office or administrative experience (essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams, is advantageous

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Head Office, Cape Town CBD (on-site)

Please forward your CV (no longer than 3 pages) to [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Friday, 28 August 2026

Should you not receive a response by 04 September 2026, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest in Holdsport Group.

Holdsport Group is committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and to achieving an equitably representative and diverse workforce.

Work Location: In person