Receptionist- Motus Corporation x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Receptionist
- Company: Motus Corporation
- Division: Motus Aftermarket Parts
- Business Unit: PIA – Operations – Bloemfontein
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Industry: Automotive
- Job Function: Administrative
- Minimum Experience: Associate
- Posted: 11 September 2026
- Closing Date: 18 September 2026
Job Description
Parts Incorporated Africa (PIA), part of Motus Aftermarket Parts, is looking for a Receptionist to join its team in Bloemfontein. The successful candidate will operate a multi-line telephone system, answer and direct incoming calls, assist callers and visitors, and perform a variety of administrative and reception duties.
The role requires a professional, reliable and organised individual who can communicate effectively and provide a welcoming and efficient first point of contact for the company.
Responsibilities
Switchboard Duties
- Answer a high volume of inbound and outbound calls efficiently.
- Maintain a swift response rate in accordance with Aftermarket Solutions standards.
- Provide information and assistance to callers.
- Take and relay messages to relevant personnel.
- Correct and update the electronic telephone directory.
- Open rooms and ensure required equipment is properly set up.
- Keep bulletin boards updated.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Maintain a professional personal appearance.
- Adhere to agreed lunch and tea times.
Reception Duties
- Perform all reception duties in an effective, professional and courteous manner.
- Receive and greet visitors.
- Determine visitors’ needs and direct them accordingly.
- Offer refreshments to visitors.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail.
- Prepare outgoing mail for collection or courier delivery.
- Organise courier deliveries.
- Monitor people entering and leaving through reception doors.
- Issue visitor passes where required.
- Remain alert to suspicious activity and report it appropriately.
- Book meeting rooms.
- Liaise with tea ladies regarding refreshments and catering for meetings.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
- Good English verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literate.
- Professional and reliable.
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Previous switchboard experience will be advantageous.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professional and friendly manner.
- Good organisational skills.
- Customer-service focused.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Ability to handle a high volume of telephone calls.
- Ability to work well with colleagues and visitors.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.