The Namibian Competition Commission is recruiting a Receptionist: Finance & Admin Division, to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- To assist in executing reception and administrative duties and portray a good image of the Commission, to facilitate all incoming calls through the switchboard and provide timeous information on enquiries
- The incumbent is expected inter alia to:
Duties
- Answers all incoming calls in a professional and helpful/friendly manner
- Asks for reason of call and ensures that s/he understands it fully
- Takes a full/comprehensive message if requested staff member is not available
- Deals with any issues of the Switchboard with respective service provider and resolves
- Receives and welcomes visitors in a professional and supportive/friendly manner
- Enquires reason for visit and makes sure that s/he fully understands
- Refers to desired or appropriate Director/ manager/staff member and arranges for the latter to collect visitor at reception
- If visitors has to wait, makes them feel comfortable i.t.o. seating and clear explanation about the delay
- Maintains a complete record of calls and requests and indicates time and urgency/importance
- Posts message to member via mail and follows-up before deadline to ensure message has been dealt with
- Completes all messages that have been dealt with as a reference record
- Deals with all standard enquiries/queries as agreed with Directors/managers/staff member e.g. on basic personnel enquiries, brochures, information, etc
- Listens actively to request/query ensuring full understanding and provides information/explanations
- Where necessary, sends documents mainly by e-mail or if needed by post
- Coordinates internal mail sorting and arranges with messenger to deliver/collect. Receives, opens the mailbag and sort mails for distribution by the messenger
- Deals with specific courier mail deliveries and ensures it arrives on time
- Register registered mail in relevant registers for control purpose and divide the mails between internal and external mail before distribution
- Perform any other relevant admin related functions as directed by the supervisor
Requistes
- Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma in Office Administration at NQF level 6, plus three years experience as receptionist/switchboard operator
- Exposure in Trade and industry environment would be an advantage
- Relevant working experience with Ms Office products (Ms Word, Excel, Ms PowerPoint, Ms outlook) and Internet, are required
- Skills and Abilities:
- Good communication skills
- Strong ethics, honesty, integrity, punctuality, and respect
- Maintain confidentiality and Accountability
- Ability to work on multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities and meet deadline
- Self-starter, self-motivated and focused on results
- Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- People and team oriented
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae, which should include three contactable references
- Certified copies of qualifications
- An academic record
2. Application
- Send your Documentation to ndapewa.lukolo@nacc.com.na with the Subject line “Receptionist: Finance & Admin Division"
- Closing date: 17 May 2024 @17H00