Receptionist Internship

Company Description

OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 27 years. As leaders in the field, we’re always looking for innovative ways to create digitally advanced solutions, without losing sight of our human values. Our continued success can be attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of ‘fun’, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

What do you get OUT?

OUTsurance has been voted Top Employer South Africa since 2022.  Our people vision is to be a great company to work for where you always get something OUT.

Job Description

Purpose

The internship is a structured work-based program, affording unemployed graduates work
experience in our company. The successful applicants will enter into a 12-month fixed term
Internship agreement (not an employment contract) with the company and receive a stipend.

Description

• Greeting and assisting all clients, suppliers, courier services, visitors and staff at the reception area
• Answering and screening phone calls, taking detailed messages and following up when necessary
• Electronic and manual diary management of all foyer meetings rooms
• General secretarial duties such as opening/distribution of post, office administration, stationery control
• Handling deliveries from external companies
• Coordinate internal and external communication from reception
• Providing general administrative assistance
• This does not limit the number of responsibilities that might arise as time goes by, thereis an opportunity to grow and learn new things, this means more might be added

Qualifications

• Matric
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Development/ Human Resources/ Business Administration and related qualifications

Take note to qualify for an INSETA Internship program you need to:

• Be a South African citizen
• Not previously part of an internship/learnership with INSETA
• Be between the ages of 18 & 35
• Unemployed in the last 2 months

Requirements:

• Computer Literate
• Enthusiastic in dealing with people in a stressful, deadline orientated environment is essential.

Competencies/Attributes

• Personal drive and a positive attitude.
• Ability to be a self-starter and drives tasks to completion.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A team player with a flexible approach.
• Calm and professional manner.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, including proof reading skills, with the ability to maintain ahigh level of accuracy.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with difficult clients.

Additional Information

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of
Awesome Service, Passionate, Honest, Human, Dynamic and Recognition.

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference
will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated
groups