Office Administrative Assistant Job EPZA

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for secretarial services and clerical/administrative work.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

  • Data processing from manuscripts
  • Operating office equipment and security of office equipment, documents, and records
  • Attending to visitors and clients
  • Handling telephone calls and customers
  • Handling appointments

Job Competencies 

Academic Qualifications-KNEC

  • Diploma in Secretarial Studies from KNEC or equivalent from a recognized Institution OR
  • Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stage I, II, and III from the Kenya National Examinations Council in the following subjects:-
    • Typewriting II (40w.p.m)/Computerized Document Processing II;
    • Shorthand 80 wpm
    • Business English II/Communications I;
    • Office Practice II;
    • Secretarial Duties II;
    • Commerce II; OR
    • Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examination Council;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

  • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
  • Meets the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Previous relevant work experience is required.

  • Direct entry for Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualification holders or three (3) years relevant work experience for Craft Certificate holders 2 years’ serving experience

Functional Skills:

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Honest and confidentiality

How To Apply

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates will be expected to fulfill the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing originals of the following documents;

  • Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
  • Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  • Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC) and
  • Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Application Form

All applications should be filled and submitted no later than 29th January 2024 at midnight East Africa Time.