Receptionist and Office Administrator at MSD

 

The greatest inventions would not be brought to market without the right project management and administrative support. Woven into every part of the organization, our Administrative teams makes sure our concepts become reality.

Primary Responsibilities

Receptionist

• Answering of phones
• Transferring of phones
• First help for customer
• Receiving walk in and guest in the office
• Set up of boardroom

 

Administration

• Ordering and distribution of Stationary
• Office consumables
• Kitchen consumables
• Cleaning consumables
• Requesting of quotations as needed

 

Interaction with internal departments

• Sales orders
• Dispatch
• Warehousing
• Finance

 

Interaction with the following external parties with arrangements

• IT
• Security
• Cleaning company
• Any other administrative tasks that might form part of the responsibilities from time to time.
• First aid officer

 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Matric/Gr12 completed
• Certificate or a Diploma in communication can be of advantage
• First aid training completed can be of advantage
• Quick learner
• Good verbal and written communication skills ultimate requirement
• Customer Service oriented person
• Good time management and organization skills
• Works well under pressure
• Experience in:

  Switchboard operating

  Customer communication

  Experience of Microsoft programs, with specific reference to:

  Outlook

  Teams

  Word

  Excel

  PowerPoint

 

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

 

Who we are …

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

 

What we look for …

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

 

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

 

Current Employees apply HERE

 

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

 

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

 

Employee Status:

Regular 

Relocation:

No relocation 

VISA Sponsorship:

No 

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required 

Flexible Work Arrangements:

On-Site 

Shift:

 

Valid Driving License:

Yes 

Hazardous Material(s):

Requisition ID:R225601

Location:Cape Town, Western Cape

Closing Date : 5th March, 2023 

HOW TO APPLY

Click Here to Submit your CV and Application on Company Website