Administrative Assistant

About the role

Chemususu Water Company Limited is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant in Eldama Ravine, Kenya. The post manages office operations, records and administration, providing administrative, secretarial and executive support to the Managing Director. The advertised salary is open.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Managing Director's diary, appointments, meetings and official engagements.
• Receive, register, distribute and dispatch official correspondence.
• Prepare, type, proofread and format letters, reports, memoranda and other official documents.
• Coordinate Board and Management meetings, including notices, agendas, Board papers and minutes.
• Maintain confidential files, official records and an effective records management system.
• Track Board resolutions, Management decisions, action points and deadlines.
• Coordinate official travel, workshops and stakeholder engagements.
• Facilitate communication between the Managing Director, Board, departmental heads and external stakeholders.
• Receive visitors professionally and perform other lawful duties assigned by the Managing Director.

Required profile

• Kenyan citizen.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from a recognised institution.
• At least three years of relevant experience at Assistant Officer III grade or in a comparable position in the public or private sector.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Required skills

• Proficiency in office applications and records management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

To apply, candidates submit a detailed application letter, an updated CV and copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other supporting documents, either by post or online to the company's Eldama Ravine offices, by 17 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; canvassing leads to disqualification.