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receptionist

Sundus Textile Manufacturing Company
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Position Title: receptionist

2025-09-03    Kandahar     Full Time     812

Job Location: Kandahar
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Based On Company Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: STMC-VAC-0036
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kandahar, Head Office Reception & Guest House Facility
Organization: Sundus Textile Manufacturing Company
Years of Experience: 2–3 years of experience in front office/reception, customer service, or administrative support.
Contract Duration: One Year (with possibility of extension)
Gender: Male
Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or Diploma in Business Administration, Management, or related field. Training in communication, office administration, or hospitality is an advantage.
Close date: 2025-09-03

About Sundus Textile Manufacturing Company:

Sundus Textile Manufacturing Company is a leading Afghan-based textile producer committed to providing high-quality textile products to local and international markets. We focus on innovation, sustainability, and economic empowerment, contributing to Afghanistan’s industrial development and job creation.

Job Descriptions:

Job Purpose

To provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact for visitors, callers, and guests of Sundus Textile Manufacturing Company (STMC); manage reception, communication, courier/document handling, and security protocols; and oversee the cleanliness, organization, and smooth operation of the company guesthouse facilities for all categories of guests.

1. Visitor Management

  • Greet all visitors warmly, professionally, and respectfully upon arrival.

  • Verify visitor identity and purpose of visit; log accurate details in the Visitor Register (name, company, host, purpose, time in/out).

  • Issue visitor badges/passes and explain basic movement and security rules.

  • Ensure visitors remain in the waiting area until escorted by their host or security.

  • Handle VIPs, government officials, auditors, and suppliers according to company protocol with priority notification to management.

  • Arrange or accompany security escorts for visitors entering restricted or operational areas.

  • Prevent unauthorized access, photography, or recording without written approval.

  • Report any suspicious activity or security concerns immediately.

2. Call Handling & Communication

  • Answer all incoming calls within three rings using professional greetings and standard etiquette.

  • Record caller details (name, company, contact, purpose) and transfer accurately to the relevant department.

  • Take clear messages for unavailable staff and ensure timely delivery.

  • Maintain confidentiality—never share internal or sensitive information over the phone.

  • Prioritize and escalate urgent or emergency calls to Admin Manager or Security Chief.

3. Courier & Document Handling

  • Receive, verify, and record all incoming mail, courier parcels, and documents.

  • Notify recipients promptly and ensure safe handover of sensitive or high-value packages.

  • Prepare, document, and dispatch outgoing parcels with proper logs and receipts.

  • Maintain a complete Courier Register and resolve courier-related issues with service providers when necessary.

  • Keep the courier area neat and organized to avoid misplacement or mix-ups.

4. Administrative & Reception Support

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.

  • Assist the Admin Department with clerical tasks such as photocopying, filing, scanning, and notice board updates.

  • Manage meeting room bookings, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for use.

  • Maintain updated contact lists (employees, vendors, emergency services).

  • Support small administrative projects, company events, or internal communications as assigned.

  • Monitor and request replenishment of reception supplies (stationery, visitor passes, forms).

5. Security & Safety Compliance

  • Enforce access control procedures—only authorized persons may enter restricted areas.

  • Cooperate with security staff to ensure safety during VIP visits, high-risk situations, or audits.

  • Assist visitors during emergency drills and evacuation procedures.

  • Report suspicious packages, safety hazards, or unauthorized access attempts immediately.

  • Participate in safety drills and maintain confidentiality regarding company security systems and layouts.

6. Record Keeping & Reporting

  • Maintain updated registers for visitors, calls, and couriers.

  • Submit weekly consolidated reports on visitor traffic, calls, and courier activities to the Admin Manager.

  • Ensure records are accurate, accessible, and compliant with internal policies.

7. Main Office / Guest House Management 

  • Oversee cleanliness, orderliness, and upkeep of the company’s guesthouse/main office guest area.

  • Coordinate cleaning staff to ensure rooms, common areas, and facilities are well maintained daily.

  • Manage and support guests staying in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd categories (VIP/government visitors, business/technical visitors, and employee personal guests).

  • Ensure guesthouse visitors receive the same professional hospitality and security checks as main office visitors.

  • Maintain a Guesthouse Logbook (guest details, duration of stay, assigned rooms, and services provided).

  • Provide assistance with guesthouse-related logistics such as check-in/out, meal coordination (if applicable), and housekeeping needs.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or Diploma in Business Administration, Management, or related field.

  • Training in communication, office administration, or hospitality is an advantage.

Experience

  • 2–3 years of experience in front office/reception, customer service, or administrative support.

  • Experience in hospitality or guesthouse management preferred.

Working Conditions

  • Based at company’s Head Office reception and guesthouse facility.

  • Standard working hours, with flexibility during guest arrivals or VIP visits.

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Professional telephone etiquette.

  • Strong organizational and multitasking ability.

  • Basic computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Email).

  • Good reporting and record-keeping skills.

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.

  • Awareness of security and confidentiality protocols.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and a cover letter indicating the position title and vacancy number in the email subject line to:

📧 Email: hr@sundustextiles.com
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Submission Email:

hr@sundustextiles.com

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