The Sotik Companies comprise two businesses in the West of Kenya involved in the growing, manufacture and selling of black tea.
The
Companies are currently looking to recruit two officers to join the existing
Executive management team.
Both positions would be based on the estates thus the ability to thrive in an isolated environment would be an advantage.
1) Chief Financial Officer
- A
Chief Financial Officer to support the operation in strategic planning,
taxation, legal administration, internal audit as well as developing the
existing accounts function.
- The
ideal candidate would be a mature and experienced professional with prior
experience and knowledge of Africa.
- This
appointment would initially be for a period of two years with the prospect
of renewal for a further two years.
2) Chief Engineering Officer
- A
Chief Engineering Officer to lead the Engineering management teams.
- The
ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate having successful experience
of the following; leadership of workforces in excess of 100 in a
manufacturing environment, accountability and management of a significant
maintenance budget, application of modern engineering practices in an
agro-industrial environment, training and coaching of subordinates and
design/development of machinery.
- Experience
with the implementation and management of current Health and Safety
legislation would be an advantage as would prior experience of working in
Africa
Applications
Persons with suitable qualifications for these positions should forward written applications including CV to both: gmdirect@sotiktea.co.ke and iaw@wdco.co.uk;
Closing Date for Applications: 22nd June 2012.