At a glance
Work style
Fully remote
Job type
Full Time
Pay
23,000-25,000
Open to
South Africa
Working hours
UK time
Posted
October 10, 2026
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About the role
Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
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.
Role overview
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
What you'll need
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)
Nice to have
Experience with a virtual phone system
Familiarity with booking tools such as Calendly
Previous work with UK businesses
What's on offer
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
About Remote Recruitment
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.
Apply with your CV and a short note on why this role suits you. Remote Recruitment welcomes applications from all suitably capable candidates.
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