Administrative Support Staff

Surveillant Fire LtdLagosroam-ngpublished 10/27/2026
Principal

Your tasks

Administrative Support:

  • Provide day-to-day clerical and administrative support to the Admin/HR department.
  • Prepare, format, print, scan, photocopy, and file official documents.
  • Receive, record, distribute, and dispatch incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Draft routine letters, memos, emails, meeting minutes, and internal communications as directed.
  • Schedule meetings, prepare meeting materials, and follow up on assigned administrative tasks.
  • Monitor office stationery and other administrative supplies and report replenishment needs.
  • Maintain an organized office environment and support general office coordination.

Human Resources Support

  • Assist in maintaining and updating staff records, personnel files, and employee documentation.
  • Support recruitment activities by organizing CVs, scheduling interviews, preparing interview documents, and communicating interview arrangements as authorized.
  • Assist with onboarding documentation for newly employed staff.
  • Assist in preparing staff lists, internal notices, training schedules, and HR reports.
  • Follow up on outstanding staff documentation and ensure records are properly filed.
  • Maintain confidentiality when handling employee information and disciplinary records.

Estimation and Tender Support

  • Provide administrative assistance to the Estimator in preparing quotations, estimates, and tender submissions.
  • Enter material descriptions, quantities, unit rates, and other information into approved templates under the Estimator's direction.
  • Assist in requesting, receiving, recording, and organizing supplier quotations for estimation purposes.
  • Maintain a quotation register showing supplier names, dates received, validity periods, prices, and outstanding responses.
  • Assist in formatting and compiling tender documents, commercial proposals, and supporting attachments.
  • Follow up on missing quotations, supporting documents, and other information required for estimates.
  • Support the Estimator in maintaining records of submitted quotations, tender outcomes, and revisions.

Communication and Departmental Coordination

  • Serve as an administrative support link between Admin/HR, the Estimator, and other authorized departments.
  • Communicate professionally with staff and applicants.
  • Follow up on requests and pending documentation assigned by the Admin/HR Officer or Estimator.
  • Ensure that relevant information is passed to the appropriate person promptly.
  • Escalate urgent deadlines, missing information, and administrative challenges.
  • Maintain a professional approach to telephone calls, emails, and in-person enquiries.

General Office and Operational Support

  • Support the organization of meetings, internal training, and company events.
  • Monitor assigned administrative tasks and provide updates on their completion.
  • Assist with document preparation for procurement, projects, and other departments when authorized.
  • Perform other reasonable administrative duties assigned by management that fall within the scope of the role.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience
  • A minimum of a degree in a related field
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to manage email correspondence and electronic filing.
  • Accurate data entry and document formatting.
  • Good organizational and time-management skills.
  • Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
  • Professional conduct and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with different departments.
  • Willingness to learn estimation documentation and company procedures.