Logistics Company Logistics and Operations Managers Jobs in Nakuru and Kampala

We are a leading Logistics Company in Kenya with over 15 years’ experience in Africa and have grown over the years to become a leading Logistics expert in East and Central Africa that ensures constant supply of dry or wet cargo within the region.

We place great value on attracting and retaining the best people at all levels, to ensure the continued success of the organization. 

As a result of continued growth and in order to position ourselves to be the leader in logistics solutions for Africa, we wish to appoint qualified individuals to be part of this successful team into the position of Logistics and Operations Manager. 

Suraya Property Group Construction Managers Jobs in Kenya

Suraya Property Group Limited is one of the leading and fast growing Real Estate Development Companies in Kenya is undertaking and plans to undertake major development projects ranging from master planning, scheme design, detail design, supervision, services designs and other construction related activities in projects spread in a number of counties and cities in Kenya.

Suraya is searching for qualified professional individuals in various fields of training to manage both the ongoing and future projects to be involved in the planning and implementation processes for effective and efficient delivery to the expectant and esteemed customers.

In order for the above objectives in development to be realized, Suraya is encouraging the interested and qualified applicants to express their individual interest for the positions listed herein below for consideration:

Construction Managers

Key Skills & Competences

These professionals are responsible for running and managing a construction site – or a large part of it.

A construction manager’s role typically involves;

• Preparing the site and liaising with other construction professionals such as architects, engineers, buyers, estimators and surveyors before construction work starts.
• Developing the programme of work and strategy for making the project happen.
• Planning ahead to prevent problems on site before they occur, for example, planning the delivery and storage of equipment and materials.
• Making safety inspections of the site when works is underway and ensuring regulations relating to health, safety and the environment (HSE) are adhered to
• Overseeing the running of several projects.
• Using construction management software packages to plan smooth work flows.
• Communication with range of people including the client, subcontractors, suppliers, the public and the workforce. 

Qualities

• Must have exceptional people skills.
• Good problem solving skills essential
• Ability to use IT Construction Management Software 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Project Management or equivalent qualification from an approved institution.
• Registered number of the Industry of Construction and Project Management in Kenya or any other construction related professional body but practicing construction manager.
• The Candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience in the Construction Industry as a Clerk of Works or Manager for project valued from Kshs 375 Million and above and completed under them.

Note: Applicant must be registered, active and practicing member of respective professional body recognized in Kenya.

The deadline for submission/expression of interest is 15th February 2015. 

Please send your application details to vacancies@suraya.co.ke

Contracts Co-coordinator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Title: Contracts Co-coordinator
 

Based at: Nairobi
   
Key Responsibilities: Contracts and Tenders management.
   
Job Purpose: Oversee all aspects related to sale of contact, drafting of contract, executing of contracts, pricing of contracts and service and tender.

Role of Section: Maximize service contract revenues and customer satisfaction

Key Result Areas

• To keep record of all existing/running contract.
• To update and keep track on the service contract schedules.
• To draft contract document customized to the different customer
• Requirements/operations.
• To cost and price service contracts to ensure the right margins are realized.
• To ensure that the service contract schedule for all the contracts are met by working in liaise wit the service supervisors and the service manager.
• Ensure that the contract database is up-to-date in the ERP system and all service vouchers are generated from the system.
• Ensure that the contract renewal process is seamless with no delays/gaps.
• Will own the service contract budget and revenues.
• Will work closely with the service manager to ensure the quality of service delivery on the contract continuously improves.
• Will on day to day basis update the service contracts schedule status board.
• Will ensure that all tenders are professionally done approved and submitted timely.
• Will prepare weekly and monthly reports, contracts and tenders (service).

Decisions and Judgements

• Dealing with customers

Communications and Relationships
 

Internal – With all staff. Will be the direct liaison between.
 

External – With customers

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Must have good leadership skills
• Above average trouble shooting skills
• Have consistency in what he does
• Have good follow-up methods for customers.
• Ability to make decisions.
• A hands on and flexible personality with ability to work on electrical and mechanical scale.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Must be responsible and flexible
• Willingness to work out of hours occasionally.
• Should be able to multi task in the day to day operations.
• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.
• Computer literate.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Academic qualification/s: HND or Degree in engineering.
 

Relevant professional qualification: Sales and marketing would be added advantage

Relevant experience: 2-5 yrs
 

General computer skills: Good working knowledge on ms Microsoft together with presentation.
 

Specialised  training: Experience working with a ERP (added advantage)
 

Good selling skills (added advantage)
 

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 28th January 2014. 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted