Hiring Now | Receptionist | Sandton, Gauteng | Permanent Available

Motus Corporation has an immediate opening within its luxury retail division for an elegant and highly articulate Receptionist to manage the front desk at Mercedes Benz Sandton. As the first point of contact for this premium automotive dealership, you will be responsible for creating an exceptional, world-class welcoming experience for discerning luxury clients, both in person and over the telephone. Joining this flagship branch allows entry-level administrative professionals to establish themselves within a prestigious corporate network renowned for operational excellence and high-end service standards. Don’t miss this opportunity — vacancies are filling fast. Apply today.

Job Specification Element	Position Details
Job Title	Receptionist
Reference Number	N/A
Department/Industry	Retail / Automotive Administrative
Job Type	Permanent
Salary	Market Related / Negotiable (with Benefits available)
Location	Sandton, Gauteng
Closing Date	16 June 2026
Application Status	Open – Accepting Applications Now

About the Role

The Receptionist at Mercedes Benz Sandton serves as the professional face and voice of one of the world’s most recognisable luxury automotive brands. Operating in the high-profile commercial hub of Sandton, the successful candidate will oversee the front desk ecosystem, ensuring that every walk-in patron, corporate stakeholder, and fleet client receives an elite tier of service. The role requires a delicate balance of rapid communication routing, direct hospitality management, and continuous multi-tasking to maintain the seamless flow of dealership traffic.

The front desk environment is fast-paced and demands an exceptional capacity for stress tolerance and graceful problem-solving. As a receptionist, you are responsible for maintaining order in the central reception arena, keeping information channels updated, and executing various cross-departmental administrative duties. The ideal candidate profile is an approachable, reliable, and trustworthy individual who can project luxury brand values while remaining completely composed under seasonal or promotional pressure.

Luxury Brand Expectations: Working within the Mercedes Benz business unit requires an unyielding adherence to premium grooming, professional corporate attire, and elite etiquette standards. Prior experience or a keen interest in high-end customer hospitality environments is highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Front Desk & Hospitality Management

• Professionally welcome all walk-in customers and corporate visitors to the Mercedes Benz dealership with a warm, corporate demeanour.

• Ensure that all guests are taken care of immediately by directing them to the appropriate sales, finance, or service executives.

• Cultivate a welcoming dealership atmosphere that mirrors the premium luxury standards of the global Mercedes Benz brand.

Switchboard Operations & Messaging

• Effectively and professionally handle all incoming calls routed through the central dealership switchboard system.

• Answer all telephonic inquiries timeously and accurately to ensure low call abandonment rates and high caller satisfaction.

• Take precise, written or electronic messages and ensure the speedy relay thereof to the relevant dealership personnel.

Environmental Quality Control

• Inspect and ensure that the reception and coffee bar area is kept completely clean, organised, and tidy at all times.

• Monitor refreshment stock levels at the coffee station to enhance the overall walk-in customer experience.

• Coordinate with internal facility maintenance crews to resolve any visual or functional discrepancies in the front lobby.

Information Dissemination & Accuracy

• Provide callers and on-site patrons with highly accurate information regarding dealership operating hours, basic services, and locations.

• Maintain a knowledgeable and updated profile regarding changing corporate promotional packages, staff movements, and launch events.

• Isolate customer complaint areas quickly and route them to appropriate management channels for rapid resolution.

General Administrative Support

• Execute general administration duties as requested by dealership management to support back-office workflows.

• Complete all administrative filing, data capturing, and package tracking tasks in a highly structured, systematic manner.

• Follow all standard operating instructions and corporate procedures to safeguard dealership compliance and operational flow.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• A minimum of a Matric certificate (Grade 12) is a compulsory baseline qualification.

Skills & Competencies

• Complete computer literacy with practical familiarity in using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Exceptional communication skills in English, encompassing advanced reading, writing, and speaking capabilities.

• Sound administration skills with a proven ability to process data entry and documentation accurately.

• Strong planning and organising capabilities to structure personal time and handle customer flows in advance.

Personal Attributes

• High level of stress tolerance, staying completely calm, controlled, and composed under pressure or during customer complaints.

• Excellent problem-solving skills to isolate front desk challenges and find rapid, professional solutions.

• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and an innate ability to follow structural instructions and procedurals.

• A quick learning capacity to rapidly absorb, remember, and apply newly introduced automotive system protocols or corporate promotions.

• A flexible, friendly, and approachable personality that easily establishes positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated status as a self-motivated, trustworthy, and highly responsible corporate citizen.

Advantageous / Preferred

• A formal tertiary Office Administration or Secretarial qualification at an NQF Level 5 or higher will serve as an advantage.

Employment Equity Target Priority: Motus Corporation is deeply committed to Employment Equity principles in line with national South African transformation legislation. First preference during the shortlisting cycle will be assigned to qualified candidates matching internal equity targets.

Core Values

Customer Excellence

We believe that the client experience begins at the front door, meaning every telephone call and walk-in engagement must reflect premium service and total professional courtesy.

Uncompromising Integrity

We maintain a trustworthy, responsible, and transparent presence at the front desk, ensuring all administrative records and customer messages are handled with complete honesty.

Operational Agility

We absorb new automotive procedures and promotional frameworks rapidly, adjusting our daily workflows to remain flexible in the face of changing dealership demands.

Systematic Discipline

We structure our time effectively, utilising planning and organisation skills to keep our workspace orderly and execute administrative procedures with meticulous attention to detail.

Composed Resilience

We demonstrate high stress tolerance, confronting unexpected customer setbacks, busy switchboards, or complex inquiries with a calm, analytical, and friendly demeanour.

Career Growth Opportunities

Motus Corporation offers entry-level administrative personnel a robust corporate ladder to advance into senior operational and client relationship management trajectories.

• Receptionist → Executive Administrative Assistant

• Executive Administrative Assistant → Customer Relations Manager

• Customer Relations Manager → Dealership Operations Supervisor

• Dealership Operations Supervisor → Regional Retail Administrative Director

Your career path is in your hands.

FAQ

What are the minimum educational requirements for this entry-level Receptionist vacancy?

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Matric certificate. While not completely mandatory, holding a formal tertiary Office Administration or Secretarial qualification at an NQF Level 5 or higher is considered a valuable competitive advantage.

Is previous automotive or luxury sector experience required to apply?

This position is classified as an entry-level administrative role, so extensive automotive experience is not strictly compulsory. However, candidates must show strong communication skills, basic computer literacy, and an exceptional understanding of high-end corporate hospitality.

What specific switchboard and communication standards are expected at Mercedes Benz Sandton?

The incumbent must effectively manage the dealership switchboard, ensuring all incoming calls are answered timeously. Excellent English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) is required to ensure messages are accurately recorded and forwarded without delay.

How does the dealership manage Employment Equity for this administrative post?

In strict alignment with South African transformation laws, Motus Corporation prioritises Employment Equity. Designated candidates who align with the business unit’s internal equity roadmap will receive primary preference during the recruitment and shortlisting phases.

What does the salary package look like for this permanent receptionist position?

The salary offered for this permanent role is Market Related and Negotiable. The successful corporate candidate will also gain access to standard institutional benefits associated with a large enterprise like Motus Corporation.

When is the absolute deadline for applications, and will late entries be reviewed?

The official closing date for this vacancy is 16 June 2026. Because the corporate portal processes entries automatically, the system will completely reject late profiles, incomplete files, or offline portfolios submitted past the deadline.

How to Apply

To apply for this premium administrative position at Mercedes Benz Sandton, please ensure you compile an updated Curriculum Vitae alongside certified copies of your Matric certificate and relevant references before accessing the portal.

👉 Apply Online via Corporate Portal: Motus Corporation Careers Portal

📞 Mercedes Benz Sandton Recruitment Desk – Contact via Corporate Portal

Application Closing Date Alert: The official closing date for this permanent entry-level vacancy is Tuesday, 16 June 2026. Ensure your digital application profile is completed well ahead of time, as late submissions are systematically blocked by the system.

Employment Equity Target Reminder: Employment equity targets are actively integrated into this hiring framework. Designated applicants should ensure their background and equity status are clearly declared on all submitted administrative profiles.

Brand Representation Mandate: By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge that they are comfortable adhering to luxury retail sector grooming standards and participating in continuous training courses to maintain brand knowledge.

Apply early — this vacancy closes on 16 June 2026.

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