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SA JobsOctober 3, 2019

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South Africa
Position Title:

Receptionist

Sasria, a state-owned company, is the only short-term insurer in South Africa that provides affordable voluntary cover against special risks such as civil commotion, public disorder, strikes, riots, and terrorism to any individual, business, government or corporate entity that has assets in South Africa.

Sasria has a dual mandate – legislative mandate that directs our day-to-day business

operations, and a broader strategic mandate, like any other business in South Africa, to make a positive contribution to transforming our industry and our country, in order to make our country a better place for all her people.

Vision

Special Risk covered

Mission

To Provide Special Risk Solutions for Stability in South Africa.

Core Values

The following values underpin Sasria’s pursuit of its stated vision and mission:

Fairness – we will treat all our stakeholders impartially and with respect, recognising
our accountability to them;
Ethics – we will conduct ourselves in a manner that is transparent and ethical:
courageously doing what is right, honouring our commitments and communicating
honestly;
Service Excellence – in the performance of our work, we will consistently apply our
knowledge, experience and best efforts to deliver relevant and professional service of
an exceptional standard;
Collaboration – we will engage with our partners and employees, assuming positive
intent, respecting diversity and working together to create uniformly positive
outcomes
Innovation – we will apply thought and creativity to the application of new solutions
to our and our customers’ needs and requirements.

Sasria is committed to diversifying its staff profile in terms of its transformation agenda and encourages candidates from

previously disadvantaged backgrounds to apply. Sasria will respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date can assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Job summary statement/purpose

The purpose of the position if to render effective and professional administrative services to
the Sasria and its stakeholders.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):
1. General Office Administration

Answer calls on the switchboard efficiently and promptly.
Re-route calls to various departments.
Assist with queries from the public.
Welcome guests.
Fax and photocopy all relevant documents when necessary.
Ensure the re-routing of mail to various departments and managers.
Ordering of company stationery.
Control of the Reception Register.
Other general office duties from time to time.

2. Provide effective customer relations

Handle all queries efficiently and in the most appropriate manner possible.

3. Ad hoc Duties
Perform any reasonable task as and when required by Management.

Qualifications:
Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
1 year’s relevant experience in manning reception area.

Sasria is committed to diversifying its staff profile in terms of its transformation agenda and encourages candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds to apply. Sasria will respond to short listed candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date can assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Knowledge:

Switchboard

Technical Skills:

Very Good communication skills – verbal and written.
Computer skills.
Telephone etiquette.

Attributes/values:
Communicating clearly.
Emotional resilience.
Team working.
Conveying self-confidence.
Customer Centricity.
Managing work.
Upholding standards.
Remaining productive.

Demographics
A South African citizen of any gender, preference will be given to an EE candidate.

Location of the role
The role will be in Illovo, Johannesburg.

CLOSING DATE: 15 October 2019

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV TO careers@sasria.co.za