
Secretary
Posted 10 Nov 2026
- Salary
- See the job ad
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Employer
- Rotana Hotels
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.
About the job
Job Description
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
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