Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Titanium Limited Executive Assistant, Trainee Mechanical Engineer and Civil Engineer Jobs in Kenya


Base Titanium Ltd, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian company is developing the globally significant Kwale Mineral Sands Project 50km south of Mombasa.

The construction phase commenced in the 3rd quarter of 2011 in order for production to start in the 2nd half of 2013.

Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the community in which it operates and on attracting and developing good people.

Kwale is the first large mining development in Kenya and represents an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates seeking to be part of the successful development of this project.

Pragmatic people, who are pro-active, have a strong sense of integrity, and who work well ¡n a team environment are encouraged to apply.

Exciting opportunities currently exist for the following key positions:

Executive Assistant

Job Ref. MN 5125

Reporting to the General Manager - Projects, the Executive Assistant will provide administrative support to senior project and operations managers.

Key Responsibility
  • Management of all administrative matters pertaining to the General Managers.
  • Organisation and facilitation of meetings, conferences, presentations and functions.
  • Taking minutes of meetings, preparation of letters, reports, presentations and other documents.
  • Arranging diaries, travel plans and coordinating visit itineraries.
  • Organizing and managing office logistics.
Qualification & Experience
  • Minimum of diploma in secretarial and office management or equivalent. A further tertiary qualification will be an advantage.
  • At least five years’ experience and a proven track record in a similar position in a large organisation.
  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have excellent written English skills.
  • Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Trainee Mechanical Engineer

Job Ref. MN 5126

Reporting to the Project Mechanical Engineer, the Trainee Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering discipline support to the project team and assist ¡n supervising construction activities.

He/she will receive on-the-job training with a view to progressing towards an operational role when construction is completed.

Key Responsibility
  • Providing technical support the project management team.
  • Assisting with supervision of structural erection contractors.
  • Assisting with construction quality control.
  • Assisting in enforcing contractor compliance with health and safety procedures and standards.
Qualification & Experience
  • A degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Up to 3 years’ experience in project engineering and construction industries.
  • Hold a valid certificate of registration from the Engineers Registration Board of the Kenya.
Civil Engineer

Job Ref. MN 5127

Reporting to the Civil Construction Manager, the Civil Engineer will provide engineering discipline support to the project team and assist in supervising construction works.

He/she will receive on-the-job training with a view to progressing towards an operational role when construction is completed.

Key Responsibility
  • Providing technical support the project management team.
  • Assisting with management of the civil construction contracts.
  • Assisting with supervision of civil contractors.
  • Assisting in developing civil cost estimates
  • Providing construction quality control
  • Enforcing contractor compliance with health and safety procedures and standards
Qualification & Experience
  • A degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Have 5 years’ experience in project civil engineering and construction industries.
  • Hold a valid certificate of registration from the Engineers Registration Board of the Kenya.
Send your application with a detailed CV with a daytime telephone contact and copies of certificates.

Please also summarize yourself as follows:
  • Job Ref No
  • Your Name
  • Current/Past Salary: Year 2010 pm, Year 2011 pm
  • Year 2011 Benefits: If house state market rent, if car state cc
Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 21st November 2011.

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com