Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Group CEO, Regional Chief Finance Officer, Group IT Manager, General Manager Jobs in Kenya

Senior Positions
Job Ref:  5797
Job Title:  Group CEO
 
Remarks:

For a leading Multinational operating across several countries. Suitable for private sector executives already holding title of CEO, Deputy CEO, GM or even Finance Director or Commercial Director. Executives currently earning less than Kshs 1 million pm are unlikely to qualify.

Job Ref:  5798
Job Title:  Regional Chief Finance Officer (Telecoms Sector)

Remarks:

For a Multinational Telecoms Group.To be based in Johannesburg. Must have held senior finance position in a Telecoms/Internet sector preferably across several countries.
 
Job Ref:  5799
Job Title:  Group IT Manager (Nairobi)

Remarks:

For a Bluechip Group covering several countries. BSc or MSc IT. Persons currently earning below Kshs 500,000/= pm may not qualify for this senior job.

Job Ref:  5800
Job Title:  General Manager (Insurance Company)

Remarks:

For a rapidly growing Insurance Company with expansion plans across Africa.
Applicants should be senior insurance managers with full ACII.

Disclose your current salary in your cover letter. Apply via email to recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com so as to reach us by 12noon 20th June 2013. Quote Job Ref.

EAGC Information Technology Intern Job in Kenya

Information Technology Intern

The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is a membership-based organization registered in Kenya with country offices in Uganda and Tanzania. 
Our members are key stakeholders and players in the grain value chain including cereal growers, millers and processors drawn from within and outside the East Africa States. 
Our core mandate is to develop and promote orderly structured marketing systems and provide market information for grains so as to reduce transaction costs and eliminate barriers’ to regional trade.

We seek to for an I. T. Intern who has a strong work ethic, highly organised, team player, self motivated and able to work under minimum supervision. 
Reporting to the Regional Manager, Marketing Information Systems & Communication, the successful candidate will be exposed to the following among others:
  • Managing the I. T. function on a day to day basis.
  • Trouble shooting end use hardware and software issues.
  • Performing installations, repairs and preventive maintenance on staff computers.
  • Providing analysis and recommendations for internet and intranet.
  • Development of EAGC web page.
  • Planning, implementing and maintaining updates on the web page and web content management.
Qualification, Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce; Business Administration/ Management, Sales & Marketing.
  • Knowledge and understanding of current trends and development in I.T.
  • Experience in web design and development.
If your background and competence match the above specifications, please send your application demonstrating how your experience matches our requirements. 

The application letter and an updated C.V, valid email address, daytime contact number and full contact details of 3 referees including day time telephone number should be forwarded as one Ms WORD document to: hr@eagc.org copied to dkiai@eagc.org by 28th June 2013. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Manufacturing Industry Sales Supervisor, and Customer Care Jobs in Kenya

Promising Employment Opportunities

Sales Supervisor {Food Manufacturing Industry}

Core Functions
  • To assist the Sales Manager in leading, directing and motivating the sales team in order to achieve the overall corporate sales objectives.
  • To assist the Sales Manager in revising and implementing the sales strategies plans.
  • To assist the Sales Manager in generating sales opportunities by identifying appropriate business targets.
  • To assist the Sales Manager in providing a professional and excellent level of customer service with existing and new customers.
  • Supervise the shift that you are scheduled.
  • Assist Sales Manager by completing all assigned duties.
  • Supervise Sales Representatives.
  • Assist with sales rep questions, concerns and product/service questions.
  • Create sales reports on weekly and monthly basis.
  • Generate sales volume for the food Manufacturing Company.
  • Experience in food manufacturing company will be an added advantage but not a must.
  • Salary dependent of previous job experience.
Requirements

A degree/ Diploma in Marketing, Business or any other relevant academic credentials. Must have had at least 4 years active selling experience.

Customer Care Executive {Manufacturing Industry}

General Summary 
Provides customer service support to the organization by obtaining, analyzing and verifying the accuracy of order information in a timely manner. 
Initiates and/or implements corrective action as needed in order to ensure that an excellent standard of service and a high level of customer satisfaction is maintained. 
Prepares customer service summary reports and co-ordinates the handling of difficult and/or unusual situations.

Core Functions 
  • Receives, processes and verifies the accuracy of orders from customers utilizing the organization’s internal
  • Initiates required action for response to customer service requests for order changes, including the maintenance of order/customer information files and communicates changes to the appropriate department or employee.
  • Ensures and provides quality service to both internal and external customers.
  • Receives inquiries from and/or contacts the organization’s departments to resolve a variety of order-related issues.
  • Accesses the company’s internal systems to obtain and extract order information and provide customer service management with the data for inclusion in various scheduled and special reports.
  • Performs assigned system maintenance to various electronic order files.
  • Participates and provides expertise as a member of the customer service’s departmental team. The team's objectives are to develop and recommend changes to existing methods and systems to increase the accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of the customer service department as a whole.
  • Responsible for contributing to the development and execution of the annual marketing business plan which will include customer service area goals and timetables.
  • Makes decisions concerning the implementation of new customer service policies and procedures.
  • Contributes to the development and maintenance of standards, policies and procedures regarding customer service.
  • Regularly provides feedback on the soundness and effectiveness of the customer service department’s policies and procedures.
  • Facilitates the collection of competitive information in order to monitor business trends and opportunities.
  • Prepares, generates and distributes daily reports and order acknowledgements to appropriate departments or employee(s)
  • Responsible for notifying the management of any required updates of customer records on the organization’s internal database.
  • Answers customer inquiries/communications as required.
  • Attends regular customer service departmental meetings.
  • Provides activity/statistical summary reports each week to the director.
  • Conducts follow up phone calls to survey respondents who have concerns or questions.
Requirements
Incumbent is required to have Degree/Diploma in Customer Care/ Marketing or any other relevant field and 4 years progressive customer service or direct marketing or sales experience. 
Must work under pressure, be able to juggle many projects simultaneously, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
Must also have an excellent sense of priorities and data base management experience.

All applications to be sent to titus@kentrain.co.ke and mainamaina83@yahoo.com indicating the Job Title by 14th June 2013

Note: Don’t attach the certificates!

Sportsview Hotel Ass. Manager, Cooks, Gym Instructor, Restaurant Host/Hostess, Waiters/Waitresses, Room Attendant Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Sportsview Hotel wishes to recruit competent and qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions;

Assistant Hotel Manager

The incumbent will assist in the successful planning, organization and coordination of all the hotel activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Deputize the Hotel Manager
  • Provide strategic leadership to the hotel to achieve the company goals and objectives and for the future development of the hotel.
Required skills and qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable.
  • Must have not less than 5 years experience at the same level.
  • Posses’ excellent Customer service, Customer care and Communication skills.
  • Must be computer literate.
Cooks

The job holders will be required to prepare and cook food for clients using specified standards of cooking as required.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of main meals.
  • Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
  • Ensure a clean work station during and after food production.
  • Report back any customer feedback to the chef.
  • Ensure all food handling & production is done hygienically as per set standards.
  • Ensure buffet setup is done on time.
  • Being creative and flexible to improve on existing recipes and introduce new recipes with the guidance from the chef.
Required skills and qualifications:
  • Diploma or certificate in Food Production and/or Hotel Management.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a reputable institution.
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.
  • Ability to interpret written menus and meal plans.
  • Knowledge of standards of food preparation, serving and kitchen procedures.
Gym Instructor

The job holder should be young, physically fit, ambitious, highly self driven and skilled, to work in our Health Club. 
The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive, one-on-one personal fitness assessment and training program to our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Supervision of clients during peak hours to ensure their safety at all times.
  • Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants’ capabilities and limitations.
  • Ensure that the gym is clean and free from health and safety hazards at all time.
  • Advice clients about proper attire for training.
  • Administer first aid in case of an accident/injury.
Required skills and qualifications:
  • Possession of an Advanced Certificate or Diploma as a Health and Fitness Trainer;
  • Relevant qualification in fitness from a reputable institution;
  • At least 2-3 years experience as a group health fitness instructor with knowledge in a Hotel or Club environment;
  • Sound knowledge on health and safety practices for gym;
  • Certificate in First Aid;
  • Good communicator and team player;
  • Ability to manage different tasks simultaneously and work under pressure;
  • A passion for healthy living.
Restaurant Host/Hostess

The job holder will be responsible for receiving and processing payments from waiters and guests.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Receive and process all payment methods for restaurant guest checks, courteously and efficiently in accordance with hotel standards.
  • Settle all guest checks in the computer system and maintain accountability for all financial transactions.
  • Maintain complete knowledge of point-of-sale and manual systems and procedures.
  • Set up and organize work station with designated supplies, forms and resource materials; maintain cleanliness at all times.  Answer outlet telephone using correct salutations and telephone etiquette.
  • Handle conferencing clients and invoicing ensuring that billing for the right number is made and on timely basis.
  • Handle guest complaints with follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Ability to communicate satisfactorily in English with guests/visitors, management and co-workers, to their understanding.  Ability to remain stationary at assigned post for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to maintain concentration and think clearly in a noisy environment with high pedestrian traffic.
  • Summarize at the end of the shift all sales and transactions and hand over the report.
  • Complete additional duties/tasks as assigned daily by the Supervisor.
Required skills and qualifications:
  • Diploma in hospitality management.
  • At least 1-2 years working experience in a busy restaurant/hotel or in a similar position.
  • Must have used Micros /Fidelio systems.
  • Experience in having used the Point of Sale system.
  • Basic understanding of accounting processes with strong numerical skills.
  • Ability to give good reports and to communicate effectively with team members.
  • Must be honest, hardworking and computer literate.
Waiters/Waitresses

The candidates must be outgoing, accurate, very presentable, disciplined and honest at all times. They will ensure clients get quality and speed service possible leading to customer satisfaction.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Ensuring customers are fully satisfied and report any issues to the Manager.
  • Receives, greets and helps guests to sit in the gardens or other areas.
  • Take food and beverage orders as per Hotel standard.
  • Inform customers of daily specials.
  • Prepare bills that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
  • Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.
  • Hands-on experience in setting tables and placing table decorations.
Required skills and qualifications:
  • Certificate/Diploma in F&B Service & Sales Techniques together with a good knowledge of Micros;
  • 2 years experience in the F&B department of a reputable organization is required;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Fluent in English and Kiswahili;
  • Possess a valid Food Handlers certificate and a Police Clearance Certificate;
  • Have good customer care and public relations skills and be a team player;
  • Ability to work under pressure.
Room Attendant

The job holder will be responsible for cleaning guest rooms, replenishing guest supplies and maintaining the highest standards to create an attractive comfortable and safe environment for the guest.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Cleaning the guest room using the systematic procedure and common areas where assigned.
  • Ensure the standard amenities and linen is provided in the rooms. E.g. toilet paper, soap, laundry list, laundry bags, towels, bed sheets etc.
  • Undertaking special or spring cleaning exercise as instructed by supervisor.
  • Collect guest cloths with completed laundry form and hand them to the Laundry Attendant for laundering or dry cleaning and ensure prompt return of the same.
  • Report any maintenance and repair in the rooms to the housekeeper.
  • Assisting checking in and checkout guest with their luggage (Porter) when required.
  • These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
Required skills and qualifications:
  • Diploma in Housekeeping from a recognized institution
  • 2 years experience in both rooms and public area
  • Have high standard of work and attention to detail
  • Be physical fit and have stamina
  • Have the ability to work alone and as part of a team
  • Be reliability and honesty
  • Show respect for guests' privacy
  • Be polite and helpful when dealing with guests.
How to apply

If you meet the above requirements, send in your Application Letter and CV only together with your current and expected salary to hr@sportsviewhotel.com to reach us not later than Thursday, 20th June 2013 clearly mentioning the position you are applying for.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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