The South African Embassy in Moscow is seeking eligible and qualified candidates for the position of receptionist.

The duties of the receptionist includes the following:

RECEPTION

• Screen, admit and welcome visitors
• Operating the Embassy’s main switchboard and managing incoming telephone calls
• Clerical duties will include filing, receiving mail items and registering and managing visitors
• Applying security controls and managing visitors to the immigration section
• Assist with consular work when needed

SERVICE DELIVERY

• Present a welcoming and warm reception to visitors and ensuring that the principle of “people first” is always practiced

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Fluency in Russian
• High level of fluency in English
• Computer literacy (software and hardware) MSOffice™ suite of programmes such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
• Excellent communication skills are non-negotiable
• Written translation skills will be an added advantage

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 11 years schooling plus 2 years appropriate experience as a receptionist, telephonist or in an office administration role is required.

SALARY

• RUB 95533.00—122787.00 (gross) per month depending on experience and schooling
• Social Security contribution
• Private medical insurance

Closing date:

• 29 May 2026
• No late applications will be accepted after closing date

  Contact:

• Interested person may send a detailed CV with contactable references to:Letagengp@dirco.gov.za; Ryapoloval@dirco.gov.za
• For enquiries please contact: Mr Letageng at 7-915 299 05 75
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring original qualification documents and certified copies