Receptionist & Travel Coordinator Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Receptionist & Travel Coordinator

SKF is the world leading supplier of products and solutions in the rolling bearing business.

SKF is a truly global company with presence in more than 130 countries, serving an extensive range of industries and customers worldwide.

SKF Kenya Limited was incorporated in 1973 and supplies bearings, seals, power transmission, mechatronics, centralized lubrication systems and machinery reliability improvement services such as technical support, maintenance services, vibration analysis, dynamic balancing, infrared thermography, laser alignment and technical training.

Receptionist & Travel Coordinator

This position is responsible for receiving and directing calls and visitors and reports to the Finance & Admin Manager.

Qualification/Experience/Skills
  • Diploma/degree in relevant field. Minimum five years’ experience in a busy office environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office applications specifically MS word and Excel.
  • Proficiency in handling office equipment including complex switchboards photocopiers, fax and printers.

Key responsibilities
  • Answer incoming telephone calls, determine purpose of callers and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Collect, sort, distribute and prepare correspondence, mail, messages and courier deliveries
  • Liaise with travel agents and assist in making travel and hotel reservations for staff.
  • Manage the stationery inventory

Application Procedure
  • All applications must be addressed to the attention of the Managing Director
  • Applications must be sent to the specified email address: rct@skfkenya.com
  • Applicants should apply for one position only
  • All attachments to be in PDF format. Strictly do not attach supporting documents
  •  Ensure that your application cover letter is contained within the body of the email and not as an attachment.
  • The application cover letter should contain the following mandatory information in a list:
  • Age, Notice period, Current remuneration, highest education level, Company, Current position, Relevant experience (years).

All applications must be received by 24th January 2014.


Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.