Receptionist Kenya Careers

Temporary Receptionist Job in Nairobi Kenya (35K) Careers

One of our clients is searching for a highly motivated and self-driven candidate to fill in the following position in their Nairobi Office.

Receptionist (Temporary – 4 months)

Salary: KShs 30K - 35K

The Receptionist will be responsible for managing front office operations, screening and routing of incoming telephone calls and emails.


The role is also responsible for coordinating company transport and receiving mail deliveries.

Principal Accountabilities:

Welcoming and greeting guests at the reception and ushering them into the appropriate office or room to wait for further assistance

Answering, screening and forwarding of incoming telephone calls and making timely calls for the management and other members of staff

Keeping a proper log of all calls made by clients, individuals and third-parties on a daily basis and submitting them to the management

Ensuring that all faulty lines are reported immediately and conducting a follow up to ensure the lines are fixed

Managing the courier by signing for (receiving), sorting and delivering the mail & parcels to the correct member (s) of the organization

Handling booking sheets for the boardroom and training room with the assistance of the Human Resource Department

Overseeing the company transportation and coordinating company drivers and vehicles with assistance of the Human Resource Department

Keeping the reception area tidy at all times

Skills and Competencies

Diploma in office management or related field

At least 1-2 years working experience in a relevant field

Proficient in Microsoft office suite

Fluent in English (oral and written)

Excellent customer care skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong communication and organization skills

Good analytical skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to fotieno@virtualhr.co.ke by Friday 18th August 2017 clearly stating the subject heading “RECEPTIONIST”.

Include your daytime telephone contacts and addresses of three referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.