Career Opportunities with Tata
Chemicals Magadi Ltd
About the Company
Tata
Chemicals Magadi Ltd, Africa’s foremost producer and exporter of Soda Ash, is
part of Tata Chemicals Ltd, which is a Company within the Tata Group, India’s
largest business conglomerate operating in more than 100 Countries.
Tata
Chemicals Magadi is situated at Lake Magadi which is about 120 km South West of
Nairobi.
We seek
outstanding candidates to fill the vacancies shown below that have arisen
within our operations.
1. Legal Officer &
Company Secretary
2. Shipping Assistant
3. Assistant Permanent Way
Team Leader
4. Plant Operator Trainee
Legal Officer &
Company Secretary
(1 Post)
Department: Administration
Position reports to: Managing
Director
Job Purpose
The role is
responsible for ensuring that the company complies with legal and statutory
requirements and maintains high standards of corporate governance.
The scope
covers both legal and Company secretarial responsibilities.
The
successful candidate will be responsible for:
·
Providing
legal advice to the management and Board to ensure compliance with existing law
and regulatory requirements.
·
Proactively
giving legal opinions so that Management is up to date on emerging issues.
·
Handling
any litigation that may arise from time to time.
·
Preparing,
reviewing and advising on Memoranda of Understanding with other parties.
·
Following
up and updating management on court matters including representing the Company
in court.
·
Conducting
legal compliance checks throughout the Company and preparing appropriate
compliance reports.
·
Updating
the Company's legal compliance manual and circulating to all users.
·
Being
the Custodian of all Company legal documents and instruments.
·
Liaising
with external lawyers as necessary.
·
Entering
into contractual agreements with suppliers and customers.
·
Taking
responsibility for matters related to insurance and property.
·
Organizing,
preparing agendas for and taking minutes of board meetings and annual general
meetings (AGMs).
·
Maintaining
statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries.
·
Dealing
with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring
decisions made are communicated to the relevant company stakeholders.
·
Contributing
to meeting discussions as and when required, and advising on the legal and
governance implications of proposed policies and decisions.
·
Monitoring
changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and advising
management and the Board.
·
Liaising
with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers, consultants and
auditors as may be required from time to time.
·
Developing
and overseeing the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable
codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements.
Minimum qualifications and
experience
·
Degree
in law from a recognized university
·
Post
graduate diploma from the Kenya School of Law
·
Fully
qualified Company Secretary e.g. CPS(K)
·
5
years experience as a Legal Officer/Company Secretary
·
Experience
in a multi-national company environment
·
The
ability to communicate and work well with people at all levels
·
Attention
to detail and a well-organized approach to work
·
The
ability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving
skills
·
A
diplomatic approach and the confidence to liaise with high profile company
staff and board members
·
Integrity
and discretion when handling confidential information
·
An
interest in, and understanding of, business practices and corporate governance
·
Member
of the Law Society of Kenya
·
Member
of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya
Assistant Permanent Way
Team Leader
(1 Post)
Department: Supply Chain
Position Reports to: Team Leader
-Permanent Way Maintenance
Job Purpose:
·
The
Assistant Team Leader (ATL) will be responsible for Railway Track Maintenance
as assigned.
·
He/She
will lead in inspection and measurement of track parameters, identification of
defects and preparation of maintenance schedule.
·
Carry
out precision work in maintenance of track section assigned and yards within to
achieve track availability of 97% or above.
·
Routine
maintenance of drainage structures and bridges on the line.
·
Preparation
of Maintenance Reports.
·
Identification
of resource requirements and preparation of schedule for materials, equipment
and labour.
·
The
ATL will oversee maintenance works carried out by TCML Permanent Way Artisans
and Labour contractor to ensure compliance with track maintenance standards and
SOP.
·
Ensure
proper maintenance and availability of track maintenance tools and equipments,
including Motor Trolleys for taking staff to site.
·
He/She
will be in charge of personnel safety in the area assigned.
·
The
ATL will be involved in accident investigation.
·
Supervise
construction and installation of new components on the line.
·
Trouble
shooting and speedy resolution of fault events.
Minimum qualifications and
experience
·
Diploma
in Permanent Way Maintenance (RTI)/Diploma in Civil Engineering
·
Computer
skills (MS office)
·
5
years experience in Permanent way Maintenance
·
General
knowledge of Rail Operation Procedures (GOI/GOR)
·
Knowledge
of Bridge inspection and maintenance procedures
·
General
knowledge in Construction
·
Ability
to read and interpret technical drawings
Plant Operator Trainees
Department: Manufacturing
Section: PAM Plant, Ash Plant and
Mining
Position Reports to: Plant
Controller/Team Leader
Job Purpose:
The
successful candidates will undergo practical on the job training and carry out
plant operation duties for a period of at least two (2) years.
Minimum qualifications and
experience
·
Diploma
in Engineering or applied sciences
·
3
years experience in a busy manufacturing environment
·
Team
player and have good interpersonal and communication skills
·
Strong
academic recommendation and/or strong recommendation required from immediate
supervisor/mentor demonstrating the value that the incumbent has added to the
business
Shipping Assistant
Department: Supply Chain
Position Reports to: Logistics Manager-Mombasa
Job Purpose:
·
Customer
relations and service to appraise customers in all aspects of their orders and
shipments.
·
Negotiation
with customers on shipping schedules depending on availability of vessels and
product.
·
Preparation
of shipping schedules in liaison with the Logistics manager-Mombasa.
·
Prepare
and process export shipping documents.
·
Management
of sales postings and Compilation of sales reports.
·
Liaison
with shipping stakeholders and ensure that ensure that goods are delivered to
customers in a timely and efficacious manner.
·
Management
of freight costs as per existing shipping contracts.
·
Vetting
of supplier invoices related to the shipping process as per contracts.
·
Carry
out periodic stock reconciliations and highlight any shortfalls or inconsistencies.
Minimum qualifications and
experience
·
Degree
in Business, marketing or Business related field.
·
Post
Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management, Marketing, Shipping Economics,
Clearing & Forwarding or a recognized shipping practice.
·
Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
·
Professional
Membership in Shipping (Institute of Chartered shipbrokers) will be an added
advantage
·
Good
working Knowledge in International Trade & application of Incoterms,
Clearing& forwarding, Customs declaration, Export/Import commercial &
Legal regulations and procedures, customer service.
·
Minimum
3 years of shipping experience with at least 1 year in a similar role.
·
Excellent
communication skills, contacts and rapport with representatives of Logistics
services providers and shipping partners.
·
Excellent
grasp of current C&F procedures and practices and ability to pick up
relevant information in the industry both formally and informally.
How to apply
Applications
are strictly online.
Please
access following link for application details:
To apply
click here
Please note
that paper applications will not be considered.
Applications
are to be submitted through the above link to reach by 16:30 hours on 2nd
August 2013.