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Front Desk Receptionist at Afrique Shipping Services Limited
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 4 days ago (2 Oct 2026) Updated 3 days ago
How to Apply
Forward your CV to accounts@afriqueshipping.com with the position as the email subject.
Job Description
The Front Desk Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, managing reception duties, mail handling and basic administrative support while maintaining a professional office environment. They must demonstrate strong communication skills, multitasking ability and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. The role requires a diploma and at least three years of relevant experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Diploma in Business Administration, Front Office Operations or related field.
- • Proven experience as a receptionist or front‑office representative (minimum 3 years).
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with professional telephone etiquette.
- • Ability to multitask, manage time effectively and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Greet and direct visitors warmly, managing the reception area.
- • Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls and manage the general email inbox.
- • Maintain a clean, organized reception and waiting area.
- • Receive, sort and distribute daily mail, deliveries and couriers.
- • Perform clerical duties such as data entry, photocopying, filing and scheduling meeting rooms.