Project Manager

Our client is the market leader in the development, customization and implementation of innovative mobility solutions.

They have done this by being able to constantly recognize and adapt to the changing needs and growing demands of their clients by continuously developing and introducing new technological innovations into the market.

The company seeks to recruit a Project Manager to oversee the production team, at all stages to ensure project completion.

The Position

The position holder will be reporting to the Chief Technical Officer.

He / She will have the following roles:

• Oversee the production team
• Designate technical resources for projects
• Coordinate development team members
• Technical design and analysis
• Design applications, databases and user interfaces
• Database administration
• Prepare and implement program code
• Technical research
• Prepare manuals and system documentation
• Prepare & monitor development team work-plans
• Manage inter-departmental handover

Key responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the production team, at all stages to ensure project completion
• Develop detailed technical design documentation
• Develop technical module design
• Develop version determination and control
• Determine resources technical resources for projects
• Protect the detailed specification at all phases
• Technical testing
• Project Management
• Enforce development standards and controls
• Provide inputs at
• Escalation
• Resource Development
• Resource Development - Keep abreast with the latest technologies both in hardware and software

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send an updated Curriculum Vitae (Ms Word version) to careers@altimaafrica.com clearly stating the job position (Project Manager) in the subject.

Include your daytime contact, Current & Expected remuneration as well as your Notice Period in your application cover letter.

Deadline for application is Monday 19th December 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Williamson Tea Kenya Limited - Engineering Assistant

A vacancy has arisen at one of our Tea Estates in the Rift Valley and we are requesting those who have the relevant qualifications and experience to apply.

The Job

Reporting to the Factory Manager, the Job holder will be responsible for overall maintenance and repairs of all tea processing machinery, maintenance of buildings and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Factory Manager.

Key Responsibilities

The job holder will carry the following:

• Plan, execute and document preventive machinery maintenance.
• Maintenance of tea processing machines
• General repairs, fabrication and fitting works in the plant and workshops.
• Supervise all engineering works including masonry and carpentry jobs.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a Higher National Diploma preferably from National Polytechnics or a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Those with ordinary Diplomas but with over 10 years experience will also be considered.
• Must be trained and knowledgeable in welding, fabrication and fitting.
• Must be 30 years and above.
• Computer literacy in MS office is essential.
• Minimum experience of five years, knowledge in AutoCAD, and experience in working in the Tea industry would be an added advantage
• Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Be a dynamic person who has high integrity, good communication skills and relates well with others.
• Willingness to work extra hours to meet set targets and attend to machinery breakdowns if called upon.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit a letter of application, certificates including a detailed CV with telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees. 

Your application should reach us not later than 31st December 2011 and be addressed to:

The Managing Director

Williamson Tea Kenya Ltd

P.O Box 42281-00100

Nairobi

Email: hr@williamson.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Head of Operations and Business Development Manager

A Top 100 SME dealing in office furniture and equipment is seeking to fill 2 key management positions with mature, result oriented, self driven people.

Head of Operations

Key role is to oversee finance, accounts, logistics, importation and customer service operations of the company.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in finance and administration;
• Degree in Business Administration/Finance
• Proven experience in SME setting is an added advantage

Business Development Manager

Whose role is to grow business from existing client base, generate and develop new business opportunities and provide leadership to the sales team.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing a sales team;
• Experience in selling to large organizations and government
• Degree in Business Administration/Sales and Marketing
• Experience in SME environment essential but not a must.

Send applications by December 30th, 2011 to:

Managing Director

P.O Box 4171-00506 

Nairobi

D T Dobie - Mechanics

In line with our Business Strategy to offer efficient and quality service to our clients, we are seeking to recruit qualified Mechanics to strengthen our service department.

Key requirements for the position are:-

• Minimum KCSE grade C or its equivalent
• Final proficiency in motor vehicle mechanics or equivalent or a diploma in automotive engineering
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Mechanic in a reputable company
• Maximum age 40 years
• Must be computer literate
• Must be willing to work extra hours when need arises to meet deadlines
• Must posses a clean and valid driving licence

If you meet the above requirements please send your application letter along with your detailed resume and copies of relevant certificates & testimonials to:

The Administrative Assistant

D T Dobie Technical Training Centre

P.O.Box 30160-00100

Nairobi

Applications must be received not later than 30 December 2011

Previous applicants need not to re-apply