Receptionist
Duma Works is recruiting a
Receptionist for our client; a leading importer and distributor of beverages in
East Africa.
Responsibilities
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Receiving visitors at the front desk
by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately.
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Answering and forwarding all incoming
phone calls.
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Customer Service Skills a must.
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Soft spoken voice and being to
understand all communications procedures.
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Greet and welcome guests as soon as
they arrive at the office.
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Direct visitors to the appropriate
person and office.
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Ensure reception area is tidy and
presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and
brochures)
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Provide basic and accurate
information in-person and via phone/email.
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Receive, sort and distribute daily
mail/deliveries.
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Maintain office security by following
safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor
logbook, issue visitor badges).
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Update calendars and schedule
meetings.
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Arrange travel and accommodations as
and how required.
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Perform other clerical receptionist
duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing if required.
Requirements
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Proven work experience as a
Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role.
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Hands-on experience with office
equipment (e.g. PABX system).
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Professional attitude and appearance/
smart personality.
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Solid written and verbal
communication skills.
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Ability to be resourceful and
proactive when issues arise.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Multitasking and time-management
skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
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Customer service attitude and
politeness a must.
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High school degree; additional
certification in Office Management is a plus.
How to Apply
Send your Cover Letter and detailed
CV to apply@jobs.dumaworks.com marking the subject as “3001”, Your Full name &
Phone number e.g. 3001 Barack Obama, +2547xxxxxxxx. If you don’t follow these
instructions, your application will not go through.
Deadline for receiving applications:
Friday, 25 August 2017
N.B.
* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test.
If you apply and don’t meet these
minimum qualifications, we won’t be able to forward your application to the
employer.* You will receive a confirmation email and an alert to take a basic screening test over SMS or online. The email with the test may not arrive immediately. Please be patient. The email/SMS test will typically be 5-8 questions to help us understand your background. Regular SMS rates apply to the test.