Are you someone who takes pride in clear communication, strong organizational skills, and delivering excellent client service? Givaudan, the global leader in fragrance and flavor innovation, is currently accepting applications for its 2025/2026 Receptionist / Admin Learnership—a program designed to launch your professional journey in the corporate sphere.
🏢 About Givaudan
Based in Switzerland, Givaudan operates internationally and is renowned for its pioneering approach to taste and scent. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and investing in talent, creating an environment where ambitious young professionals can truly thrive.
This particular learnership highlights Givaudan’s focus on developing young South African talent, offering participants the chance to gain essential business and administrative skills within a world-class, multicultural setting.
đź“š What Does the Givaudan Receptionist / Admin Learnership Entail?
This structured program blends theoretical learning with practical experience. It’s tailored for recent school leavers or graduates eager to build administrative and customer-facing capabilities within a dynamic, global organization.
🔍 Core Responsibilities:
– Managing front desk operations (handling calls, welcoming clients, managing visitor flow)
– General office administration (filing, data entry, document management)
– Assisting with meeting and event coordination
– Gaining exposure to business tools and office systems
This is a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills and start building a solid foundation for a successful business career.
Core Responsibilities:
- Visitors: Welcome and assess visitors upon arrival to determine the purpose of their visit. Issue visitor passes, maintain accurate visitor logs, and notify the relevant employee or department of their arrival, or guide them to the appropriate location. Respond to routine inquiries from internal and external contacts.
- Telephone Management: Answer and route incoming calls to the appropriate recipients or take and accurately distribute messages.
- Office/Admin Support: Coordinate the booking of meeting rooms and ensure required equipment and materials (such as projectors, flipcharts, pens, and paper) are available. Manage the sending, receiving, and distribution of mail and courier packages. Order and replenish office supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels in supply rooms.
Requirements:
- Must have Grade 12 / Matric
How to Apply
Apply Online for the Givaudan: Receptionist/Admin Learnership Programme 2025 / 2026
