Job Title: Receptionist
Organisation: Terrain Plant (TPL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Formed in 1998,
Terrain Plant has established itself as one of Uganda’s most reputable
suppliers of quality Generators, Construction and Industrial Equipment, in
addition to highly professional afte
Terrain Plant has established itself as one of Uganda’s most reputable
suppliers of quality Generators, Construction and Industrial Equipment, in
addition to highly professional afte
r sales service. In 2009, Terrain Plant was
listed #6 in the Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies for Uganda. While they didn’t opt
to be included in the 2010 Top 100 survey, they did so again in 2011,
maintaining their status as one of the most predominant Mid-Sized Companies in Uganda.
TPL supplies robust and efficient equipment that have stood the test of time in
tough African conditions.
Job Summary: The Receptionist will attend all incoming
and outgoing fax and direct to the respective employees. The Receptionist
will also be responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative
support in order to ensure that municipal services are provided in an
effective and efficient manner.
and outgoing fax and direct to the respective employees. The Receptionist
will also be responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative
support in order to ensure that municipal services are provided in an
effective and efficient manner.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Process
all incoming, outgoing calls and inter office calls and keep message for
the respectively employee according to request/direction given. - Attend
all incoming and outgoing fax and direct to the respective employee - Responsible
for arrangement and filing of all documents and give directives to all
guests and customers in the company area. - Responsible
for keeping and assisting on various Company internal forms are in place,
proper filled and signed by required Managers - Cooperate
with office attendant on arranging Company meeting place and any refreshment
required. - Work in
liaison with the Storekeeper on making sure offices stationary are
available. - Responsible
for arrangement, documentation and filling of all documents - Type
letters, minutes, various documents and reports and handle confidential
and sensitive information. - Ensure
that office working tools (stationeries) are in good order. - Maintain
a register detailing records for incoming and outgoing mails and files. - Communicate
information by typing, sending and receiving emails/faxes. - Keep
diaries and make appointments for and on behalf of the company managers
and employees. - Organize
and follow up on travel and related logistics for meetings, field visits,
and any other programs of the managers and employees. - Attend
and register to all visitors by directing them to the respective offices
and Assist them to take message where necessary/ Forward messages to
appropriate offices. - Report
any bad events occurring in his/her place of work and ensure that the
reception area is clean and tidy all times. - Regularly
check meeting rooms, ensuring that they are clean, tidy and ready for us. - Ensure
that any messages are delivered promptly.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should hold a Diploma in front office management /Secretarial
or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Possession of a
Degree / diploma in business Administration is an added advantage. - At least
two years’ experience in a well-established company - Highly
computer literate i.e. proficient in spreadsheets, word processing, and
database management - Working
knowledge of Tally shall be an added advantage, - Fluent
in both spoken and written English - Self-motivated,
innovative, trustworthy and sound work ethics - Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills - Pleasant
disposition and has a presentable personality - Multitasking
abilities - Excellent
organizational and Planning skills - Ready to
work under high pressure
NB: Ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs only to: steve@terrainplant.com
qualified and interested candidates should send their updated CVs only to: steve@terrainplant.com