Reception / Admin Assistant

Recruiter

AF Consulting

Job Ref

Her000247/AF

Date posted

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Location

Hermanus, South Africa

Salary

8000.00 Monthly

SUMMARY

A well-established company in Hermanus is looking for a Reception / Admin Assistant to join their busy, growing office.

This is a front-of-office position for someone who takes pride in their appearance, communicates warmly and professionally, and wants a long-term career, not a short stop. You'll be the first face and voice clients experience, so a calm, polished manner (in person and on the phone) is essential.

About The Team

This office runs on a supportive, team-focused culture built on collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. They believe technical skills can be taught, but attitude, initiative, and values are what make someone a lasting fit. Their team values:

• Teamwork: supporting one another and working toward shared goals
• Open, honest communication: respectful and constructive, even when addressing challenges
• Maturity and professionalism: calm under pressure, accountable, courteous to colleagues, clients and contractors
• Exceptional client service: responsive, personalised, client-first
• Strong work ethic: dependable, takes pride in the work, goes the extra mile
• Continuous improvement: embraces better processes and new technology, including AI tools
• Integrity and respect: non-negotiable, both in and out of the office
• Growth mindset: proactive, coachable, and full of ideas

They're looking for someone who wants to grow within the business long-term and help strengthen a culture they've worked hard to build.

POSITION INFO

Role: Reception / Admin Assistant Location: Western Cape, Overberg, Hermanus Salary: R8 000 - R12 000 What You'll Be Doing Reception duties, being the welcoming face and voice of the office General administration and accurate record keeping Quality-checking property listings and photographs (a sharp eye for detail is a must) Social media content and advertising, including working in Canva and AI-based tools Coordinating contractors and following jobs through to completion Following up on payments and keeping clients updated Preparing weekly statistics and taking minutes at the weekly sales meeting General office support, stationery orders, key cupboard control, team-building coordination Keeping the office tidy, professional and positive Jumping in wherever needed, it's a small team, and everyone helps everyone What We're Looking For A stable, dependable work history Confident, all-round computer skills Comfortable creating social media content (Canva) and learning AI-based tools Excellent attention to detail, spelling, listings, admin accuracy A polite, professional telephone manner and strong people skills A well-presented, professional appearance Good time management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities Own reliable transport Fluent in both English and Afrikaans A genuine team player Reliable and consistently present, this is a front-line role Able to work independently, take ownership, and use initiative Organised, accountable, and committed to a high standard of work Advantageous: previous experience in the property industry