Dar es Salaam Independent School

Registration Numbers S. 2544 and DS/02/7/037

Vacancy for the school year 2026/27

We are inviting applications from qualified, experienced, and passionate Admin staff for the following position:

Responsibilities or duties

• Receive and welcome visitors, parents, students, and staff in a professional manner.
• Manage the school’s main reception desk and telephone switchboard.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and courier services.
• Maintain visitor records and ensure compliance with school security procedures.
• Provide administrative support to various departments as required.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and office supplies.
• Respond to inquiries and direct visitors to the appropriate departments.
• Support student attendance reporting and other front-office functions.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Office Management, Public Relations, Customer Service, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.

Experience needed

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a receptionist, customer service, or administrative role in a school.
• Experience working in a school or international environment will be an added advantage.

• Receive and welcome visitors, parents, students, and staff in a professional manner.
• Manage the school’s main reception desk and telephone switchboard.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and courier services.
• Maintain visitor records and ensure compliance with school security procedures.
• Provide administrative support to various departments as required.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate meetings.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and office supplies.
• Respond to inquiries and direct visitors to the appropriate departments.
• Support student attendance reporting and other front-office functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Office Management, Public Relations, Customer Service, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a receptionist, customer service, or administrative role in a school.
• Experience working in a school or international environment will be an added advantage.