Reception & Office Administrator – Ohr Somayach

Permanent, Work
Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town
Posted 2 years ago

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE

Ohr Somayach is a communal organisation in Sea Point looking for a dynamic people’s person to be the face of their organisation, offering support on all administrative and operational matters, including communication with the public.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Frontline Duties

  • Operate switchboard, taking messages where applicable
  • Receive visitors and make them feel welcome.
 

2. General Office Administration

  • Ordering of stationery and office consumables and receiving and checking of deliveries
  • Receiving of credit card payments from members, counting and recording of Pushka (charity box) money and liaising in these respects with shul Bookkeeper
  • General filing and printing
  • Managing bookings of premises and equipment hired out by the shul
  • Coordinate with service providers to provide IT support (phone and servers) when necessary
  • Other ad hoc administration duties as and when required.
 

3. Database management

  • Update and maintain membership database – current information, lifecycle events / reminders
  • Administration new membership application process
  • Update information on relevant Google Docs as and when required.
 

4. Communication

  • Prepare and send out all routine correspondence to members
  • Prepare and print weekly newsletter
  • Maintain the shul website
  • Preparation of Section 18A certificates.
 

5. General HR

  • Keep up to date records of staff leave.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

1. Education

  • Matric is essential and a secretarial diploma or undergraduate degree is advantageous.

2. Experience

  • At least 3-5 years previous experience in secretarial, coordination or administrative position in a fast-paced working environment is essential.

3. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills

  • Able to communicate telephonically in an effective manner
  • Able to respond to queries, deal with complaints and manage difficult situations /personalities in a calm and rational manner
  • A dynamic yet empathetic person who is able to build relationships with people at all ages and stages of life.

4. Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills

  • Highly organised and efficient individual who can multitask and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Systems oriented with good attention to detail
  • A flexible, self-driven individual who is able to work autonomously while maintaining open channels of communication with a team
  • A proactive individual who uses their initiative to ensure service and performance are always to a high standard.

5. Strong Computer Skills

  • Technology literacy is essential, as is strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Excel (in particular) and an understanding of Google Docs.
  • Experience with graphic design applications and managing social media, advantageous.

6. General

  • Customer focussed and friendly with a passion for service excellence
  • Trustworthy and reliable with the ability to manage confidential information in a discrete and sensitive manner
  • Comfortable working in an Orthodox environment.

Interested?

Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button below

Closing date for applications: 13 May 2024

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin, Office & Support
Location:Sea Point, Cape Town
Reporting to:Rabbi
Nature of contract:Permanent
Hours of work:8.30am – 2pm
Salary range:Market related
Benefits:All Jewish Holidays off
Closing date for applications:14 May 2024
Interested?Click on the APPLY NOW / DOWNLOAD APPLICATION button above

Apply Online

A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.