[Hiring] Receptionist @Remote Recruitment

Role Description

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Receptionist for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own the front desk, calls and enquiries for a UK team.

You will be the first point of contact for a UK business, answering calls, welcoming enquiries and keeping the front office running smoothly from home. This is a full-time, 100% remote role for South African talent, working UK hours: 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST).

Key responsibilities

• Answer and direct calls and messages
• Respond to general enquiries by email and chat
• Manage diaries and book appointments
• Handle post, deliveries and visitor logs with the team
• Keep contact records up to date

Qualifications

• Experience as a receptionist or front-desk administrator
• Warm, professional spoken and written English
• Confident with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365
• Good organisation and multitasking
• Able to work 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST)

Requirements

• Experience with a virtual phone system (nice to have)
• Familiarity with booking tools such as Calendly (nice to have)
• Previous work with UK businesses (nice to have)

Benefits

• Fully remote work from anywhere in South Africa
• A stable, full-time role with a UK employer
• Clear expectations and a friendly, supportive team
• Room to grow as the business grows

Company Description

Remote Recruitment connects talented South Africans with UK businesses that want reliable, motivated remote team members. We match you carefully, support you through the hiring process and stay in touch once you start, so you can settle in with confidence.