About this role
<table style="width:970.0px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <table style="width:970.0px" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color:white"><img src="https://career.bayer.com/sites/g/files/kmftyc1291/files/Internal%20Job%20Postings.jpg" border="0"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;color:#002b4a">At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity, and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities, and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. But if you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.5pt;color:#002b4a">. </span></p> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align:top" colspan="4"> </td> <td style="vertical-align:top"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p><p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654">Role Purpose</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">// </span><span style="color:#244061">The Receptionist / Administrative Support position is designed to provide practical exposure to front office</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#244061">operations, visitor management, switchboard administration, and workplace support services.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#244061">The programme offers an opportunity to gain experience in delivering professional customer service</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#244061">and supporting internal business operations. Our aim is to develop a future workplace services.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#244061">professional through structured learning, mentorship, and rotational assignments that enhance</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#244061">communication, administration, and stakeholder management skills.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:107%;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;text-align:justify;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654">Key Responsibilities and Tasks</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Operate and manage the company switchboard.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">// </span><span style="color:#244061">Receive, welcome, and direct visitors in a professional manner.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">// </span><span style="color:#244061">Manage visitor registration and access procedures.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">// </span><span style="color:#244061">Coordinate meeting room bookings and visitor arrangements.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence and courier services.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">// </span><span style="color:#244061">Support office administration and General Services activities.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">// </span><span style="color:#244061">Maintain reception records and reports.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">// </span><span style="color:#244061">Provide administrative support for events and workplace initiatives.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Escalate facility, security, or visitor-related concerns when required.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">// </span><span style="color:#244061">Ensure reception and waiting areas are maintained to a professional standard.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654">Key Working Relations</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#ef4654">// </span></strong><span style="color:#244061">General Services Team</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#ef4654">// </span></strong><span style="color:#244061">Security Team</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#ef4654">// </span></strong><span style="color:#244061">Employees and Internal Stakeholders</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#ef4654">// </span></strong><span style="color:#244061">Executive Assistants</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#ef4654">// </span></strong><span style="color:#244061">Building and office Service Provider</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#ef4654">// </span></strong><span style="color:#244061">External Visitors, Vendors, and Contractors</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654">Experience, Skills and Qualifications</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654"> </span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">// </span><span style="color:#244061">Diploma In Business Administration or Equivalent </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Fluent in English</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Working Experience – 0-1 Years.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Skills</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Strong verbal and written communication skills</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Customer-service orientation.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Professional presentation and interpersonal skills.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Social & intercultural skills enabling you to work in a multicultural</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:#244061">environment.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. (Desirable not essential)</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Strong organizational and time-management skills.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> High level of integrity and attention to detail.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:red">//</span><span style="color:#244061"> Only Candidates living with Disabilities will be considered</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p><p style="margin:4.65pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <table class="ListTable2-Accent11" style="width:598.8pt;margin-left:6.75pt;margin-right:6.75pt;border:medium none currentcolor" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left"> <tbody> <tr style="height:58.0pt"> <td style="width:311.4pt;border-width:1.0pt medium;border-style:solid none;border-color:#95b3d7 currentcolor;padding:0.0in 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.4pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654">Advertising Period:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.4pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#244061">16 July – 30 July 2026</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.4pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#244061"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.4pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654">Employment type:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#244061">Fixed Term</span></strong></p> </td> <td style="width:287.4pt;border-width:1.0pt medium;border-style:solid none;border-color:#95b3d7 currentcolor;padding:0.0in 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.4pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654">Location:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#244061">Waterfall, <span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#244061">JHB, South Africa</span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.4pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#ef4654"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.4pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.4pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:4.65pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0c384f"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.25pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="margin:4.65pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#0c384f"><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#002b4a"> </span></span></strong></p> <p style="margin:4.65pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">As part of our commitment to inclusion, we want to ensure persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]</span></p> <p style="margin:4.65pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Division:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Enabling Functions</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Reference Code:</strong></span></p> <p>877309</p> <p> </p> <p>Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/61560df404ed7edc46d4275577314bccf31fd92cf20df07dc9469fab94b3f171/static_content/cd6f1a08200d4cbd981d/Top_employer_South_africa_2026.png" alt="Top Employee South Africa 2026"></p>