VACANCY: RECEPTIONIST AND FRONT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Russell High School invites applications from a friendly, professional, organised and highly motivated individual to join our administrative team as a Receptionist and Front Office Administrator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Welcoming learners, parents, staff, visitors and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Managing the school's reception and front office.
• Answering and directing telephone calls, taking accurate messages and reading messages over the intercom
• Responding to general enquiries and providing appropriate assistance.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails and communications.
• Maintaining accurate administrative records and filing systems.
• Assisting with learner and parent enquiries.
• Receiving and recording visitors to the school.
• Assisting with general school administration and office duties.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding learner, staff and school information.
• Supporting the Principal, management team and administrative staff with day-to-day tasks.
• Assisting with appointments, meetings and other front-office arrangements.
• Ensuring that the reception area presents a welcoming, professional image of Russell High School.
• Administering First Aid
• Supporting, co-ordinating and organising school functions/events/meetings
• Assisting with learner admission enquiries and administration
• Performing additional administrative duties as required

REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate should have:
• A Grade 12 certificate.
• A relevant administrative qualification
• D6 knowledge and experience
• First Aid qualification and experience
• Previous experience in a reception, front-office or school administration environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and customer-service skills.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A high level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• A willingness to work with learners, parents, educators and members of the wider school community.

KEY ATTRIBUTES
We are looking for someone who is:
Professional • Friendly • Reliable • Organised • Confidential • Efficient • Patient • Team-oriented • Flexible • Adaptable • Presentable

The successful candidate will be an important part of creating a welcoming, efficient and professional front-office environment at Russell High School.

APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV, including copies of qualifications, contactable references, valid police clearance and a brief covering letter outlining their suitability for the position.

Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Commencement Date: 6 October 2026

Applications must be emailed to: hr@russellhigh.co.za

Russell High School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.