A receptionist is often the first person your clients meet or speak to, so it pays to be specific about the front-desk work, the systems and the languages you need. Admin hiring is concentrated in the CBD, Century City, Bellville and Claremont, and bilingual English and Afrikaans candidates often have an advantage in the northern suburbs and Winelands.
Our admin salary guide lists receptionists at R5,500 to R10,000 per month. Medical-practice and corporate receptionists tend to earn more than those in retail or small businesses.
Full-time staff must earn at least the national minimum wage: R30.23 per hour since 1 March 2026 — about R5,890 per month for a full-time 45-hour week.
Before you write your advert, look at the live admin & office vacancies local job seekers are applying for on Cape Town Jobs. It shows how other employers word similar roles and what pay they quote.
Typically R5,500 to R10,000 per month, according to our admin salary guide. Pay depends on the size and type of business; medical and corporate roles tend to pay more.
What qualifications should I ask a receptionist for?
Matric is the usual minimum. A secretarial or business administration diploma helps, but relevant experience is often valued more — list only what the job really needs.
Where are most office jobs in Cape Town?
The CBD has the highest concentration, followed by Century City, Bellville and Claremont, with growing office parks in Tyger Valley and Stellenbosch.
How much does it cost to advertise a receptionist job on Cape Town Jobs?
Creating an employer account is free. A Standard post starts at R299 and stays live for 30 days; Featured posts, add-ons and Recruiter Packs are listed on the pricing page.