Receptionist X1 (Permanent)

Listing reference: siu_000011
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Government
Job category: Reception and Switchboard
Location: Umtata
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: R208 284.48 to R283 446.73 per annum.
EE position: Yes
About our company
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a Schedule 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State-Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions.
Introduction
The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team, which is passionate to fight against corruption and recovery financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced applicants to apply for the opportunity to serve the Unit
Job description

Main purpose: To provide a professional meet and greet service to visitors to the SIU Head Office and to answer the telephone and direct calls accordingly.  To provide administrative support with deliveries, mail, physical access control, boardroom booking and ad hoc administrative services.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): Receptionist function. General Administration Support.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Basic MS Office Suite proficiency. Attention to detail. Accuracy. Customer focused. Professional. Reliable.

Minimum requirements

Minimum requirements: Matric or equivalent (NQF 4).  Two to three years’ experience as Receptionist or Switchboard Operator.

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

·       The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.

·       The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.

·       Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates.

·        All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures in line with Screening, Vetting and Lifestyle Audit Policy, and a favourable end report is essential.

·       Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.

·       Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received means that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

·       POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information, and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.

·       The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans, Coloureds and People with Disabilities (PWD) in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.

·       The salary offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.

·       The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.

·       Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.

Benefits

Plus Medical Aid Subsidy

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