Receptionist / Admin Assistant

HUMANVALUE CONSULTING LIMITED • CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT RECRUITMENT

About the Role

HumanValue Consulting Limited is recruiting a highly organised, punctual, efficient and professionally presented Receptionist / Admin Assistant on behalf of a confidential client based in Dar es Salaam.

This position requires an individual who can manage front-desk operations and comprehensive administrative duties with speed, accuracy and attention to detail. The successful candidate must be flexible, proactive and capable of coordinating several responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining excellent customer service and professional etiquette.

Position Details

Recruitment Partner: HumanValue Consulting Limited

Available Positions: 1

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Department: Reception & Administration

Experience Required: Minimum 3 years

Initial Gross Salary: TZS 375,000 per month

Potential Third-Month Gross Salary: TZS 450,000 per month, subject to excellent performance

Potential Gross Salary After Six Months: TZS 500,000 per month, subject to excellent performance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage front-desk operations, welcome visitors professionally and ensure an excellent first impression of the organisation.
• Receive and respond promptly to telephone calls, messages and enquiries while providing excellent customer care.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain schedules, prepare meeting rooms and ensure all arrangements are completed on time.
• Organise refreshments, food and drinks for meetings, visitors and other official activities as required.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, appointments and related administrative logistics.
• Prepare, type, format and organise letters, reports, correspondence and other office documents quickly and accurately.
• Maintain orderly filing systems, registers, schedules and administrative records.
• Use Microsoft Excel for maintaining records, tracking information and preparing routine administrative reports.
• Take responsibility for coordinating office cleanliness, tidiness, presentation and general workplace readiness.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, respond quickly to instructions and complete tasks within required deadlines.
• Support general office administration and provide practical assistance to management and other departments.
• Maintain high standards of personal presentation, confidentiality, professional etiquette and attention to detail.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree or diploma in Sales and Marketing, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies, Business Administration or another related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in front-desk operations and comprehensive office administration.
• Excellent Typing Speed: Must be able to type, format and prepare documents quickly, efficiently and accurately.
• Punctuality: Must be consistently punctual, reliable and committed to meeting schedules and deadlines.
• Speed and Responsiveness: Must be fast, alert, proactive and able to respond immediately to changing administrative needs.
• Flexibility and Multitasking: Must be capable of managing several responsibilities simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Meeting and Travel Coordination: Ability to organise meetings, travel arrangements, meeting rooms, food, drinks and associated logistics.
• Office Cleanliness: Ability to take responsibility for ensuring a clean, organised and professionally presented office environment.
• English Communication: Excellent spoken and written English is required.
• Customer Care: Excellent interpersonal skills, professional courtesy and customer-service ability.
• Microsoft Excel: Must be conversant with Microsoft Excel and able to use it for routine office administration and record-keeping.
• Personal Etiquette: Excellent professional manners, personal grooming, workplace conduct and interpersonal etiquette.
• Professional Presentation: Must be highly presentable, organised and attentive to detail.
• Initiative: Ability to work efficiently, anticipate administrative requirements and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Women are encouraged to apply. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.

Salary & Performance Progression

Initial Gross Salary: TZS 375,000 per month.

Third Month: Gross salary may increase to TZS 450,000 per month, subject to excellent performance.

After Six Months: Gross salary may increase to TZS 500,000 per month, subject to excellent performance and the client's review. All increases are performance-dependent and are not guaranteed.

Optional Certificates & Professional Development

Additional certificates in Secretarial Practice, Office Administration, Customer Care, Microsoft Excel, AI Productivity or Professional Behaviour at Work are an added advantage.

Relevant Excel Training:
Workplace Excel Essentials – HumanValue Learning Center

Additional training certificates are optional. Candidates may apply without them. Purchasing a course is not required and does not guarantee shortlisting or employment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV through the JobsTanzania platform, by recruitment email or through the recruitment WhatsApp contact. Candidates applying on JobsTanzania should complete the four short role-specific screening questions.

Application Reference: Receptionist / Admin Assistant

Recruitment Email: hr@jobstanzania.co.tz

Recruitment WhatsApp: +255 722 377 968

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

Recruitment and candidate screening are managed by HumanValue Consulting Limited. Please clearly state the position title when submitting your application or enquiry. Additional certificates may be included but are not compulsory. No Premium subscription is required for the online application.

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Does Your CV Highlight Your Reception & Administrative Skills?

Your CV should demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience, excellent typing ability, professional reception skills, punctuality, multitasking, office coordination, customer care, Microsoft Excel proficiency and measurable administrative achievements. HumanValue Consulting Limited provides optional professional CV review and tailoring services.

This is an optional HumanValue career support service, separate from the employer's recruitment process. CV support is not required to apply and does not guarantee shortlisting or employment.

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