Secretary

Rotana HotelsDubaiJob.bopublished 11/10/2026

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and organized individual with excellent communication and administrative skills to join our Engineering Department as a Secretary.

As a Secretary, you will provide administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the Engineering Department. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Manage incoming correspondence, telephone calls, and departmental enquiries.
  • Prepare letters, emails, reports, and other departmental documents.
  • Maintain filing systems, records, calendars, and meeting schedules.
  • Coordinate and monitor planned preventive maintenance (PPM) activities through the maintenance management system (Message Box).
  • Follow up on monthly and quarterly maintenance schedules with contractors and external service providers, ensuring timely submission of maintenance reports.
  • Monitor daily attendance, work schedules, and monthly timesheet submissions.
  • Prepare monthly utilities consumption reports and related data analysis.
  • Raise daily purchase requests, follow up on deliveries, and ensure timely submission of supporting documents to Finance.
  • Arrange departmental meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes when required.
  • Develop the monthly on-the-job training (OJT) calendar and coordinate training activities for Engineering team members.
  • Coordinate with other hotel departments and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Qualifications & Experience

  • A college diploma in Secretarial Studies or a related field is preferred.
  • Previous experience in a secretarial or administrative role is required; experience within an Engineering Department is an advantage.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Good computer skills, with accurate typing speed of 60 words per minute preferred.
  • Ability to take meeting minutes and prepare clear records of discussions and decisions.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering operations and maintenance terminology is an advantage.

Key competencies include:

  • Understanding Hotel Operations
  • Teamwork
  • Planning and Organization
  • Understanding Differences
  • Customer Focus
  • Adaptability
  • Effective Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Drive for Results
  • Confidentiality and Professionalism