Office Secretary job at Universal General Supplies Limited
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Vacancy title:
Office Secretary

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Universal General Supplies Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 22 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 08 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Key Responsibilities
• Handle clients enquiries, receive and direct visitors to respective staff.
• Receive incoming calls, make outgoing calls, routing them accordingly and taking messages when the required staff are not available. Receive and dispatch mail, package deliveries and any other correspondence.
• Schedule and organize meetings, appointments, and office events with stakeholders and government entities, including managing logistics for boardroom and meeting room bookings.
• Take and circulate staff meeting minutes.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of office supplies and operations , including timely maintenance and repairs, mailing, equipment and relevant bills while ensuring compliance with provided budget.
• Oversee office layout, order stationery and equipment, and ensure the office environment is maintained to high standards.
• Liaise with HR, Finance to update office policies, organize files etc.
• Address employee queries regarding office management issues and liaise with facility management vendors (cleaning, catering, security).
• Plan and organize in-house or off-site activities, ensuring the office operates smoothly and efficiently.
• Assist with travel arrangements (flights, hotels) and organize logistics for office visits, including transportation and meals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement new systems to enhance office management and improve efficiency.
• Provide administrative support as needed, including scheduling, research, and report creation.

Qualifications, Requirements and Skills
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree Secretarial Studies or Business Administration or equivalent in any related field.
• Proven experience in an Office Manager, Front Office Manager, or similar administrative role.
• Strong knowledge of office administration responsibilities, systems, and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with office equipment.
• Experience with email scheduling tools and virtual meeting platforms (MS Teams, Zoom).
• Experience with managing budgets and record keeping.
• Excellent time management, multitasking, prioritization skills and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative thinker with the ability to suggest and implement improvements.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:
Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates are required to submit their application letter via email to universalgeneralsuppliesltd@gmail.com  with the subject “JOB TITLE-FULL NAME” to which must be attached; Cover letter, An updated Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees, two of whom should be professionally acquainted with the candidate and one character referee.

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, July 22 2024
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 08-07-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-07-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 08-07-2066
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