Position: Switch Board Operator / Receptionist
Location: Nairobi
Industry: Security
Our client, a leading provider of security solutions, including manned guarding services, security vehicle tracking, and cash in transit among others in East Africa seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of a Receptionist.
The successful candidate will be charged with the major role of operating a switchboard and providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support in order to ensure that the company services are provided in an effective and efficient manner.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Location: Nairobi
Industry: Security
Our client, a leading provider of security solutions, including manned guarding services, security vehicle tracking, and cash in transit among others in East Africa seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of a Receptionist.
The successful candidate will be charged with the major role of operating a switchboard and providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support in order to ensure that the company services are provided in an effective and efficient manner.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Operate a switchboard involving the placing of inter-office, local and long distance telephone calls.
- Give the callers general information pertaining to a particular department.
- Take messages for officials who are absent from their offices.
- Assist and/or direct visitors and ensure knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization.
- Offer general administrative and clerical support.
- Receive and sort mail and deliveries.
- Schedule appointments and maintain appointment diary either manually or electronically.
- Any other duty as may be required.
Education and Experience
- At least a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or business related field.
- Ability to operate a switchboard with speed and accuracy is a MUST.
- Ability to speak clearly in a well-modulated voice.
- Ability to keep simple records and perform clerical duties.
- Good memory.
- Courtesy and tact in dealing with people.
- At least 3 years experience in the similar role.
- Good Computer and communication skills.
To apply, send your CV ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com by Monday19th March 2012, indicating
the position applied for as well as the minimum salary expectation on
the subject line.
