Wednesday, July 31, 2013

SHEQ Manager Job in Kenya (Salary K’sh 100,000)

SHEQ Manager - Petroleum 

(Salary K’sh 100,000)

Our client is a group of companies that has its office based in the CBD. They have several offices that deal with various industries. 

They are looking for a Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Officer SHEQ Manager. 

The candidate MUST have experience handling petroleum products.

The main purpose of the job is to Develop, Monitor and co-ordinate all Safety, Health and Environmental policies, procedures & activities so as to ensure compliance with all relevant legal, Quality Management System and company requirements.

 
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Continuously develop, implement and review safety, health and environment Standards & procedures in conjunction with the Workshop Manager, in line with the Occupational Safety & Health Act 2007 and other statutory requirements
  • Identify health, safety and environmental hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative action, and report to the management
  • Conduct reviews on service station performance, compliance with set standards and documenting the same
  • Provide training instructions and workshops to all employees and subcontractors on safety, health and environment, with emphasis on continuous improvement
  • Maintain accurate training records for the same
  • Conducting inspections and audits including monitoring and tracking of all SHE related issues and Quality Management issues
  • Ensure that all facilities are in compliance with statutory requirements, Quality Management Systems and other internal policies
  • Liaise with the Workshop Manager, schedule for internal audits and monitor corrective action for deficient findings for completion & effectiveness, providing gap closure assistance
  • Proactively identify emerging issues in Safety, Health and environment Management system
  • Liaise with the Workshop Manager to ensure all statutory audits are carried out and licenses issued
  • Liaise with the Directorate of Occupational Safety & Health & other SHE practitioners to ensure our SHE practices are up to date
  • Maintain database of all safety incidences and accidents
  • Prepare weekly & monthly reports on all SHE related issues
  • Any other duties that may be assigned by the Management from time to time
Required Qualifications
  • Degree/Higher Diploma in any Business related field
  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
  • ISO Standards Training and Lead auditor Training
  • Four (4) years progressive work experience, two (2) of which should be in the same position
  • Experience in ISO implementation
  • Experience in Bulk Logistics of fuel, Jet A1 and Dry cargo is required
  • Experience in Dangerous Goods Handling is also required
  • DOSH and NEMA Certification will be an added advantage
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Team player
  • Excellent supervisory skills
  • Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
  • Accept responsibility for and in teams
  • Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operation
  • Maintain effective communication with your colleagues, both junior and senior
  • Respond appropriately to environmental and safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations.
  • Utilize company systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supplies
  • The suitable candidate MUST have experience in working with Petroleum Products
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience,  please send your CV only indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title (SHEQ Manager Petroleum Salary – K’sh 100,000) on the email subject to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke

The job closes 9th August ,2013.

Previous applicants NEED NOT apply.

Kindly indicate current or last salary in the application. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not charge for interviews.

Oil & Gas Industry C.F.O Job in Kenya

Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O)- Oil & Gas Industry
 
Company Description

Our client is one of the top notch oil and gas firm in Africa with a strong foothold in the Eastern African region. 

They are sourcing for a Chief Financial Officer to help them increase their internal process in their downstream subsidiary.
  
 

Job Description

This position is critical to the continued success of the growth trajectory of the downstream business (Marketing & Trading) in that it provides leadership in the areas of Financial & Strategic Planning, Financial Governance & Reporting, and Operational Excellence. 

The role also assists the CEO with relevant guidance on key business decisions which will impact the long term business growth and profitability.
  
Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic:
  • Develops and articulate a comprehensive financial strategy for the business based on business growth and plans.
  • Monitors the present and future capital requirements of the organisation; reviews and periodically determines the long-and short-term financial objectives and policies and provides guidance/advice to Executive Management about all proposals concerning major financial policies ( dividend, fiscal and financing) of the Company, including but not limited to policies relating to the Company’s cash needs, shareholder distributions, share repurchases and investment
  • Liaises with external Financial Services organisation and investors as may be required, to ensure the business remains adequately funded in terms of Debts, Equity and Working Capital requirements.
Operational:
  • Ensures the effective integration of the Company’s strategic plan with its trading activities and day-to-day operations and in so doing regularly interfaces with Strategic Business Partners to determine areas of mutual collaboration towards the achievement of goals.
  • Reviews operating results of the Company, compares with set objectives, identifies root causes of weak performance and ensures appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
  • Oversees the adequacy and soundness of the organisation’s financial structure and manages local and international investor relationships; directs and coordinates the formulation of financial programs and funding for new/continuing trades and operations towards increasing productivity & optimising the use of capital, and maximising returns.
  • Monitors market trends, competitor activities & consumer preferences and positions.
Qualifications
  • 1st degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related area.
  • An MBA is an advantage
  • 10 - 15 years cognate work experience in Financial / Management Accounting, the last 7 – 10 years must have been in management role in a reputable and structured business environment, preferably in an Oil & Gas Company
  • Ability to network and form high profile relationships with key people in various parts of the economy (government, regulatory bodies, key customer groups etc.)
  • Knowledge of trading (paper & physical)
  • Ability to influence the direction of national policy
Knowledge & Skills Required
  • Local and International Oil & Gas Industry History and Dynamics (including deep knowledge of laws and regulations)
  • Foreign Exchange and Money Markets
  • Business Analysis, Strategy Development and Execution
  • Paper & physical trading (Oil & Gas products)
  • Finance and Investment Management
  • Financial Management Accounting
  • Assets & Liability Management
  • Risk Management
  • Taxation
  • Entrepreneurial Skills
  • Negotiation and Contract Management (Legal)
Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 08 August 2013. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Receptionist/Front Office Job in Kenya

We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our clients at the heart of everything they do.

And we're looking for a person like this to join our friendly and professional team.

We currently have the following vacancy:

Receptionist/Front Office
 

Job Summary
  • To assist our clients and staff efficiently, courteously and professionally in all front office and  related functions.
  • To maintain our standards of service at all times.
  • To have a thorough knowledge of all front office . Job Purpose
  • Our Front Desk Agent is very often the first and last member all our clients will see.
  • They have to reflect our atmosphere and convey a sincere welcome to all customers and coordinate management with staff and clients with business.
General Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Practice gracious hospitality and promote goodwill by addressing clients by name, being friendly and helpful to all clients and visitors alike at all times.
  • Attending to calls, both internal and external calls according to our Standards.
  • Due to the nature of our business, understand that work schedules and demands of the position may vary from time to time.
  • Assist in the training of new employees when required.
  • Handle any customer problems or complaints in a professional and hospitable manner and report any unusual occurrences and/or requests to your immediate supervisor.
  • Ensure the cleanliness and neatness of the front desk.
  • Hand over any relevant information with necessary departments and staff.
  • Familiarize yourself of the daily activities
  • Be flexible in assisting around the organization in response to business and clients demands as well as to any other reasonable duty as requested by the management.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, but allow for judgement flexibility as situations demand.
  • Attend and participate fully in departmental and company meetings and training sessions as required by your Manager and to implement the given training as well as taking responsibility for your personal development within the company.
  • Comply with the company regulations as stipulated in the staff handbook, regarding uniform timekeeping, hygiene and general conduct.
Qualifications
  • Diploma in a business related field.
  • At least 2-5 years’ experience in front office or customer care of a busy organization will be an added advantage
  • Computer skills - must have
Key Competencies

Personal attributes & skills required in undertaking the role:
  • Should be able to foster and imbibe excellent service values to all relevant staff.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Leadership Skills. Socially Confident - at ease with meeting people, knows what to say and is quick to establish rapport.
  • Quick thinker - is able to think on their feet.
  • Dynamic and outgoing - pleasant personality and fosters relationships easily
  • Resilient - emotionally restrained, rarely upset by criticism.
  • Optimistic - able to keep spirits up despite setbacks.
  • Innovative - generates ideas, shows ingenuity, and thinks up solutions.
  • Achievement/ results orientated - Needs to do well, enjoys challenges, and is strongly motivated to achieve impressive results.
  • Assertive - will put forward an idea or view despite opposition and without violating rights of others
  • Affiliative - shares with and consults others, enjoys working in a collaborative context.
Aged to be between 22 - 30 years.

All applications accompanied by Cv should be sent to hr@harleysltd.com not later than 10th August 2013

Drivers and Riders job in Nairobi, Kenya

Our client in the courier industry is seeking to recruit Drivers and Riders to enhance their delivery services.
  1. Drivers (10 positions)
  2. Riders (10 positions)
Overall responsibility; 

Responsible for operating the Company’s motor vehicles and riders and carrying out courier functions.

 
Qualifications:
  • Driver’s License and good driving record (class BCE or BCEF&G depending on the qualification of the relevant position)
  • Demonstrate dependability and self-motivation.
  • Read, write, understand, and communicate clearly in English.
  • Exhibit leadership skills (primarily when assigned as Team Leader for on-call duties).
  • Maintain high level of personal integrity and reliability.

Send CV to jobs@jantakenya.com clearly indicating ‘driver’ or ‘rider’ on the subject line ASAP.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted

ZETECH College Hospitality Lecturer Job in Kenya

Hospitality Lecturer

ZETECH College is a professional training institution offering Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree programs. 

Our mission is to provide high quality education and create an environment that stimulates and challenges students to explore their intellectual and human potential. 

We are seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Hospitality Lecturer (ZC/HR/02/13/HL/01).

 
Key Responsibilities

Among other duties, he/she will be responsible for:
  • Teaching  at diploma and certificate level in the areas allocated by the Head of School and as reviewed from time to time;
  • Preparing lecture notes;
  • Evaluating the outcomes of individual learning through formal assessments or informal methods and constructive ensuring feedback is given; 
  • Ensuring the subject course outline is sufficiently covered ;
  • Participating in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments;
  • Planning for and administering practical sessions in food and beverage production and service, housekeeping and front office operations or all as per the required standards.
Qualifications, Skills And Experience

The desired candidate must:
  • Hold a degree in Hospitality Management or Home Economics or B.Ed Home Economics from a recognized institution;
  • Additional training in Catering and Accommodation will be an added advantage;
  • Have a minimum of 6 months experience in a similar position;
  • Be comfortable in teaching catering and accommodation units;
  • Be a strong team player with good communication skills;
  • Be up to date with current trends in the hospitality industry.
Applications including an updated CV, details of the current/last salary and benefits, names of three referees and their contacts to reach the undersigned not later than 14th August 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resource Manager, via Email address: vacancies@zetechcollege.com. 

ZETECH College is an equal opportunity employer.

ICT Relationship Manager Job in Kenya

Relationship Manager 

Our client is a Kenyan based ICT organisation which has been in business for over 21 years and one of East Africa’s strongest ICT business houses with regional offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. 

It has strategic partnerships with HP, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Symantec, Vmware, EMC, 3i InfoTech etc. with a clientele base between 300 and 500 customers. 

They have an interesting position of Relationship Manager reporting to General Manager- Business Development

 

Job Purpose/Summary

Responsible for the HP sales growth of both Hardware and Software products in the region. 

Encompassing product training (internally and externally); working with sales teams to prospect, qualify, design and close hardware & storage opportunities across the region; interfacing with key stakeholders and the Sales team. 

To promote the company and its solutions to reseller and end user customers so that revenue and margins should be maximized and sales targets met across the territory. 

Maintain a healthy pipeline encompassing both Hardware & Software solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Vendor Focus
  • Regular contact with Accounts Managers and Fulfilment teams.
  • Review and compare opportunity pipeline to ensure cohesive management of all opportunities
  • Attend all product initiated events
  • Ensure proper brand positioning within the market
Channel Focus
  • Help Partners to identify potential new end users and sales opportunities for development by the company in conjunction with Channel resources
  • Invite Partners and their end user customers to vendor and vendor sponsored events and ensure their attendance
  • Conduct regular meetings with key partners with opportunity values exceeding $500k+
  • Develop and implement business plans with GM – Biz Development, Account Managers and Solution Architects targeting adoption and sales growth of Hardware and Software across key vertical industries.
  • Establish a value proposition with key Partners
Marketing
  • Work with the Marketing Manager to agree and deploy approved marketing plans for Hardware and Software technologies for the region.
  • Provide info to update the company’s website and share-point.
  • Develop sales depth and breadth across Hardware & Software Systems.
Internal Processes
 
Sales:
  • Where appropriate involve Solution Architect and System Engineers in discussions around appropriate Solution, Bill of Materials and up sell opportunities
  • Ensure that all opportunities are technically validated and approved by Pre-Sales resources before quotation
  • Sell vendor products at best possible margins and ensure that sales targets are achieved
  • Cross sell within “Affinity” products to maximise revenue and margin
Customer Satisfaction:
  • Follow up with customers to ensure that all orders have been correctly fulfilled
  • Assist business teams to ensure 100% Customer Satisfaction
Other duties
  • Monitor competitor activities and report to the GM- Biz Development.
  • Monitor and report grey product activities
  • Assist finance team with debt collection
  • Assist with the opening of new accounts 
  • Perform any other duty as assigned by the management. 
Qualifications 
  • BSc degree in IT/Sales and marketing or its equivalent 
  • MBA will be an added advantage 
  • More than 5 years extensive sales experience in the IT industry
  • Key account management
  • Face-to-face selling and group presentation
  • Sales in a technical IT environment with hardware/software solutions 
  • Proven track record in managing multiple opportunities and ability to negotiate and close complex deals 
Knowledge and skills requirements
  • Computer literacy
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • Very good time management skills.
  • Intermediate MS Office 
  • Advanced knowledge of hardware & software solutions 
Key Competencies
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional business teams
  • Integrity and change oriented.
  • customer service orientation
  • organizing and planning
  • attention to detail
  • Proactive and stress tolerant.
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Building and maintaining relationships
  • Analytical and attention to detail Organizational and Industry knowledge 
Salar: 180 – 300k

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 7th Aug 2013. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

ICT Relationship Manager Job in Kenya

Relationship Manager 

Our client is a Kenyan based ICT organisation which has been in business for over 21 years and one of East Africa’s strongest ICT business houses with regional offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. 

It has strategic partnerships with HP, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Symantec, Vmware, EMC, 3i InfoTech etc. with a clientele base between 300 and 500 customers. 

They have an interesting position of Relationship Manager reporting to General Manager- Business Development

 

Job Purpose/Summary

Responsible for the HP sales growth of both Hardware and Software products in the region. 

Encompassing product training (internally and externally); working with sales teams to prospect, qualify, design and close hardware & storage opportunities across the region; interfacing with key stakeholders and the Sales team. 

To promote the company and its solutions to reseller and end user customers so that revenue and margins should be maximized and sales targets met across the territory. 

Maintain a healthy pipeline encompassing both Hardware & Software solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Vendor Focus
  • Regular contact with Accounts Managers and Fulfilment teams.
  • Review and compare opportunity pipeline to ensure cohesive management of all opportunities
  • Attend all product initiated events
  • Ensure proper brand positioning within the market
Channel Focus
  • Help Partners to identify potential new end users and sales opportunities for development by the company in conjunction with Channel resources
  • Invite Partners and their end user customers to vendor and vendor sponsored events and ensure their attendance
  • Conduct regular meetings with key partners with opportunity values exceeding $500k+
  • Develop and implement business plans with GM – Biz Development, Account Managers and Solution Architects targeting adoption and sales growth of Hardware and Software across key vertical industries.
  • Establish a value proposition with key Partners
Marketing
  • Work with the Marketing Manager to agree and deploy approved marketing plans for Hardware and Software technologies for the region.
  • Provide info to update the company’s website and share-point.
  • Develop sales depth and breadth across Hardware & Software Systems.
Internal Processes
 
Sales:
  • Where appropriate involve Solution Architect and System Engineers in discussions around appropriate Solution, Bill of Materials and up sell opportunities
  • Ensure that all opportunities are technically validated and approved by Pre-Sales resources before quotation
  • Sell vendor products at best possible margins and ensure that sales targets are achieved
  • Cross sell within “Affinity” products to maximise revenue and margin
Customer Satisfaction:
  • Follow up with customers to ensure that all orders have been correctly fulfilled
  • Assist business teams to ensure 100% Customer Satisfaction
Other duties
  • Monitor competitor activities and report to the GM- Biz Development.
  • Monitor and report grey product activities
  • Assist finance team with debt collection
  • Assist with the opening of new accounts 
  • Perform any other duty as assigned by the management. 
Qualifications 
  • BSc degree in IT/Sales and marketing or its equivalent 
  • MBA will be an added advantage 
  • More than 5 years extensive sales experience in the IT industry
  • Key account management
  • Face-to-face selling and group presentation
  • Sales in a technical IT environment with hardware/software solutions 
  • Proven track record in managing multiple opportunities and ability to negotiate and close complex deals 
Knowledge and skills requirements
  • Computer literacy
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • Very good time management skills.
  • Intermediate MS Office 
  • Advanced knowledge of hardware & software solutions 
Key Competencies
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional business teams
  • Integrity and change oriented.
  • customer service orientation
  • organizing and planning
  • attention to detail
  • Proactive and stress tolerant.
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Building and maintaining relationships
  • Analytical and attention to detail Organizational and Industry knowledge 
Salar: 180 – 300k

How to apply: 

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you. 

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 7th Aug 2013. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Administrative Manager Job in Kenya

Administrative Manager
 
Relevant Experience: 
3 Years And Above

Duties:

 
Financial management
  • Initiate efforts to make office more cost effective and review processes for cost saving measures
  • Communicate with finance department on equipment maintenance needs
  • Initiate with the finance department and pass on all administrative spending requests
  • Negotiating with external providers of services to secure the best possible deals
  • Monitoring relevant expenditure across Operations budgets, flagging up any issues and participate in Quarterly Budget Review/Forecast meetings
Planning & co-ordinating activity
  • Maintaining an overview of activities across the department at all times to ensure effective use of resources
  • Sharing information and knowledge and enabling cooperative working across teams.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of the support provided by the administrative team and updating processes and procedures accordingly
  • Developing systems to enable forward planning and cost savings, specifically around communication from Operational
  • Planning and coordinating the implementation of corporate initiatives/decisions within Operations
Staff management
  • creating a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well-managed and staff can do their best
  • planning and allocating work, monitoring achievement of deadlines, and supporting staff as appropriate
  • managing performance and development, mainly through regular supervision sessions and the Performance development review process
  • Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained
Coordinating information & communication
  • Working with colleagues within the Communications team to develop systems to communicate with members in a responsible and cost effective way
  • To work with the Heads of services within Operations to support internal communications and developing an effective two-way flow of information
  • Initiate preparation for and participate in all office-wide staff meetings
All interested parties to send their cv’s to recruitment.tnsea@tnsglobal.com

Resolution Insurance Co. Sales Representatives Jobs in Kisumu, Kenya

Resolution Insurance Company Ltd is a general insurer offering innovative and responsive insurance solutions. 

We have learned to adapt in this constantly changing society, and develop comprehensive products that are relevant to our clients. 

We currently have over 60,000 members in our fold and have partnered with over 500 medical service providers across East Africa; a strong network of hospitals, clinics and doctors.

The Resolution Insurance brand is energetic and trendy. 

In pursuit of our ambitious growth plan, we are looking to fill the below positions in our Sales Department.

 

Sales Representatives

In pursuit of our aggressive growth plan, we are looking to enroll as part of our team individuals with impeccable desire to excel in a highly rewarding and attractive commissions sales environment in our Kisumu office.

If you consider yourself:
  • A dynamic, passionate and motivated self starter,
  • An excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills,
  • An aggressive achiever with flair for success,
  • An independent individual with initiative and self drive,
  • And a fast learner, strategic planner who possesses the ability to identify paced business opportunities in this fast environment,
What’s in it for you?
  • An opportunity to sell;
  • Potential to earn as much as you want in excellent commission terms;
  • Ongoing training and support;
If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, kindly email your:
  1. Application letter 
  2. Updated CV - listing three references 
  3. Availability should you be offered the position; 
not later than Friday 9th August 2013 to saleskisumu@.resolution.co.ke

Ensure you quote the position – Sales Representatives Kisumu - on your email subject. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Technical Sales Engineer Job in Kenya (Salary 50,000-70,000)

Technical Sales Engineer 

(Salary 50,000-70,000)

Our client is a leading manufacture in the field that supplies both industrial and construction clients. They are looking for a Technical Sales Engineer.

The main purpose of the job is to combine technical knowledge with sales skills to provide advice and support on a range of products.

 
Job Description
  • Prospecting for new customers who might benefit from company products in Kenya and larger East African region
  • Developing long-term relationships with customers through managing and interpreting their requirements
  • Persuading customers that our products best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price and delivery
  • Negotiating tender and contract terms as well as conditions that will help meet both customer and company needs
  • Providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education, and after-sales support services
  • Analysing costs and sales
  • Preparing reports for the management
  • Meeting agreed sales targets and coordinating sales projects
  • Supporting marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events
  • Making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product meets customer needs
  • Liaising with the suppliers of the products
  • Helping in the design of custom-made products
  • Providing training to other members of the sales team
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering
  • Diploma in Sales, Marketing or will be an added advantage
  • A good understanding of Engineering as well as sales
  • Technical sales engineer with 2-3 yrs of experience in sales
  • Good communication skills both written and oral
  • Able to work well in a team
  • Good presentation skills
  • Good report writing skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Technical Sales Engineer Salary 50-70k) before the 9th of August 2013. 

We do not charge for interviews.

Kindly indicate your last salary on your application. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.