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DAR ES SALAAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

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

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – 2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR

The school invites applications from qualified, experienced, and passionate administrative staff for the following position:

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Position: Receptionist

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Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• 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 (school experience preferred)
• 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 in a school or international environment is an added advantage

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Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 (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 appropriate departments
• Support student attendance reporting and other front-office functions

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Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Application letter
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
  (Foreign certificates must be accredited by the Tanzania Commission for Universities – TCU)
• Contact details of at least two referees

Applicants must clearly state the position applied for in the email subject line and merge all documents into a single PDF file.

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Submission Details

HR Manager
Dar es Salaam Independent School

Applications may be delivered physically or sent via email:

📧 Email: hr@dis.ac.tz
📞 Tel: 022 2781515
📱 Mobile: 0772 111228
📍 Locations: Mbweni / Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam

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Closing Date

📅 10th July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.