SAMEER AFRICA OFFICE ASSISTANTS

Job Description

 

Office Assistant Position at Sameer Africa PLC

Company Description Sameer Africa PLC, incorporated in 1969 as Firestone East Africa Limited, is a public limited company engaged in the importation and sale of tires and allied products and the letting of investment property. Operating primarily in Kenya, with tire operations in Tanzania, Uganda, and Burundi, Sameer Africa PLC is 72.15% owned by Sameer Investments Limited—a leading economic force in East Africa with over thirty years’ experience in Kenya’s industrial and economic development, providing direct and indirect employment for over 30,000 people.

Position: Office Assistant 

Are you a meticulous and proactive professional looking to contribute to the seamless administrative operations of a dynamic company? Sameer Africa is seeking a competent Office Assistant to join our team. This role involves undertaking a variety of office support tasks and working diligently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Organize and Optimize: Efficiently organize the office and assist associates to optimize procedures.
• Communication Management: Sort and distribute communications in a timely and organized manner.
• Record Keeping: Create and update records, ensuring accuracy and validity of information.
• Meeting and Appointment Planning: Schedule and plan meetings and appointments with precision.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Monitor supplies and handle shortages, ensuring seamless office operations.
• Problem Resolution: Resolve office-related malfunctions and respond to requests or issues promptly.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with established policies.
• Relationship Building: Maintain trusting relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
• Reception Duties: Perform receptionist duties when needed, portraying a professional image.
• Financial Management: Maintain and disburse petty cash efficiently.

Skills

• Proven experience as an office assistant, clerk, or in another relevant administrative role.
• Working knowledge of office equipment.
• Thorough understanding of office management procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Apply to: vacancies@safrica.com Subject Line: SAMEER AFRICA OFFICE ASSISTANTS

Applications closing date: 25th April, 2025