A Kenyan Job Market

A Kenyan Jobs Market

Friday, 15 August 2014

Plant Engineering Manager vacancy

Plant Engineering Manager vacancy
Job number: 4355BR
Job title : Plant Engineering Manager
Location/City: Nairobi
Appointment type: Permanent
Job PurposeReporting the Plant Manager, the plant engineer has the overall responsibility for all technical services function including Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services and process improvement and optimization. He / She will be required to ensure that the Capital Expenditure projects are managed professionally and delivered cost effectively within budget.Key Deliverables
  • Improve equipment availability to support timely achievement of processing schedules and devise measures to achieve and sustain target production efficiencies
  • To manage the provision of services, (engineering, utilities, environmental health & safety, facilities, Indirects Procurement) in a controlled manner so that the department meets its objectives while the site receives uninterrupted service
  • Effectively manages the department’s expenditure and assets within the agreed budget
  • Lead maintenance, annual overhaul and modification projects of plant and quality control equipment to guarantee attainment of consistent optimum productivity and quality product
  • Energy management; to act as a consultant to all internal departments regarding proactive management of energy consumption
  • To identify the future business and capex requirements and ensure these are agreed and included in the Company plan in a timely way
  • Ensure satisfactory completion of projects within agreed budget, to agreed time schedules and to agreed specification
  • Overall responsibility (technical) for the site in terms of technical standards, alignment with Regional/ Global operations, compliance with local legal obligations
  • To champion environmental health & safety activities and standards, and to support the factory in achieving high safety standards
  • To maintain a professional and well-motivated team, ensuring appropriate training and development to ensure succession for all key positions. And to promote coaching and champion people development so that is taken up at all levels of the organization – ensuring a self-sustaining organization
  • To engender of a culture of Openness, supported by Change management principles – so the organization is prepared for change and innovation
  • To roll out and communicate that aligned vision, so that people are engaged and inspired (using the Line of Sight process)
  • To champion the one business unit, ways of working and to provide leadership to the team and support the above-factory collaborative processes
Essential requirements
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering discipline
  • Minimum 5 years experience as a mechanical/plant Engineer
  • Experience in contract - management and good negotiation skills
Desirable requirements
  • Experience of Project Management using Prince2 methodology is an added advantage
  • Proven experience of industrial management acquired in industry
  • Good communication and managing skills
  • Ability to take clear decisions in different and difficult situations and a high degree of innovation.
Working at BAT British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.
Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer.

Removal Date 22-Aug-2014

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Orange Telkom Kenya Shop Manager vacancy – Nyeri Region

Orange Telkom Kenya Shop Manager vacancy – Nyeri Region
Reporting to: Head of Retail & Customer Experience
Role Purpose:
Effectively manage all available resources in order to maximize Shop profitability and to maximize sales and exceed customers’ expectations whilst adhering to Orange Shop policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • · organize and coordinate shop team activity
  • · maximize sales through effective sales floor management
  • · deal with special clients;
  • · ensure customer expectations are exceeded in terms of service standards and product knowledge in order to grow the customer base;
  • · ensure supply chain management;
  • · ensure stock administration (stock transfer)
  • · responsible for stock inventory;
  • · cash management flow control;
  • · create and execute internal processes and activities control;
  • · ensure communication lines between team members;
  • · observe and analyze market dynamics in order to optimize local market opportunities;
  • · administration and improve operational flow in Orange Shop;
  • · ensure efficient use of all resources in order to increase shop profitability;
  • · represent the company in relation with local authorities and offer requested information to control authorities with in the mandatory limits
  • · proactive attitude to local administration in order to seek business and promotional activities
Academic/ Professional Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree
  • At least 2 years management experience
  • relevant sales experience
Key Competencies:
  • · team-work
  • · results oriented
  • · initiative & pro-activity
  • · influence & persuasion
  • · communication skills
  • · planning and organizing
  • · negotiation skills
  • · thinking in perspective
  • · presentation skills
  • · customer-oriented attitude
  • people management
This position is opened to Kenyan citizens only. If you fit the required profile, please apply highlighting how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements for this position.
Application should be sent by latest 19th August 2014, please provide an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees. Apply through www.orange-tkl.co.ke Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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Quality Assurance and Training Officer vacancy

Quality Assurance and Training Officer vacancy
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Brief Description
  • To plan and facilitate company-wide customer centricity initiatives, and conduct refresher training on a regular basis
  • To plan and conduct product and services training to dealers, connect stores, direct sales and non-traditional sales channels.
  • Conduct training needs analysis to develop and deliver effective training programs and improve existing ones based on the identified needs
Detailed Description
  • Participate in the designing and development of training manuals, user guides, multi-media visual aids and other educational material
  • Participate in the training budget planning process and ensure that training programmers are kept within approved estimates
  • To monitor and evaluate quality of service delivered by call centre and service agents
  • Provide feedback on identified gaps and recommended solutions to close gaps
  • In charge of customer management internal communication
Job Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in management, Business administration or any other related social sciences course.
  • 2 years in customer management and Training
  • Prior ( service) quality assurance or audit
  • Standards and procedures of customers’ activities existing in the company.
  • MTN Products and Services knowledge.
  • Understand call Center dynamics
  • Skills in customer relations management.
  • Products and services delivery
Training & Coaching skills
  • Commitment to quality, customer service and high performance
  • Integrity
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Patience
  • Problem solving
  • Innovation
Additional Details
All interested candidates are requested to send their application letters and updated curriculum vitae together with copies of their academic credentials not later than 16th August 2014.



Through HRIS.
MTN Rwandacell Ltd is an equal opportunity employer
Note: Qualified applicants will be contacted within ten (10) days after the submission deadline.

How To Apply

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