Receptionist

RATED · 99 Full Time
Location
Harare
Application Deadline
Sep 02, 2026

Job Description

The National Biotechnology Authority is seeking a skilled and personable Receptionist to manage our front desk at its Head Office. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and multitasking skills, a professional demeanour and the ability to handle a variety of administrative tasks. As the first point of contact for our clients and visitors, the incumbent will play a vital role in creating a positive first impression of the Authority. Qualified and competent individuals are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Five Ordinary Level subject passes including English Language.
• Proven certification in secretarial studies, office administration, or related training.
• 1-2 years of experience as a receptionist in a busy office setup is an added advantage.
• Ability to manage internal and external correspondence.
• Proficiency in appointment scheduling software such as MS Outlook as well as call forwarding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and directing visitors, clients, or customers.
• Responding to incoming calls, taking messages and forwarding calls to relevant personnel.
• Receiving, sorting, and distributing mail and packages.
• Keeping accurate records of visitor logs and phone calls.
• Providing information, answering questions and resolving issues for clients or customers.
• Maintaining the reception area, ensuring it is clean, organized and presentable.

About National Biotechnology Authority

The National Biotechnology Authority of Zimbabwe (NBA) is an autonomous research and development institution with a mandate to develop Zimbabwe through the application of both conventional and cutting
• edge bio
• technologies

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Accounting
Posted
8 hours, 42 minutes ago
Last Updated
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Skills Required
Administration Certification Communication Customer Service Data Entry English Filing Freight Forwarding Front Desk Microsoft Office Microsoft Outlook Multitasking Office Administration Personnel Management Professionalism Reception Scheduling Secretarial Skills Telephone Skills Training Verbal Communication
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