Recruitment at Security Group Africa Ltd Kenya

Security Group Africa is a multinational security organization with fixed base operations in the East Africa region, servicing security contracts throughout Africa from its Regional Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
 

The company offers a full spectrum of security services, ranging from static guards and dog patrols through to sophisticated electronic security, access control and surveillance equipment.

With over 40 years of operating experience and employing over 12,000 personnel in the region, Security Group Africa has the resources and capability to handle all of our client’s security requirements.

Due to the rapid expansion of our operations, we are seeking highly motivated individuals for the positions below:

Bids Services Executive

Due to the rapid expansion, we are seeking highly motivated individuals for the above position which has arisen.

The successful candidates shall be based in Nairobi

Reporting to the National Sales & Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will support the business in managing and developing response to client invitations to tender.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project manages bids (Tenders, RFQs, RFPs and EOIs) response at all stages.
• Coordination with other internal departments in the production of Bid Documents as per the set specifications.
• Liaising with relevant tender committees in securing contracts.
• Ensure adherence to highest bid and governance process and standards.
• Ensure Cancellation of Bid Bonds and securities once the tender has been awarded.

Key Attributes of the Candidate

• Diploma in business management or business related field from a recognized institution. Possession of a University degree shall be an added advantage. Minimum K.C.S.E. C Plain
• Sales & marketing experience in the commercial security Industry desirable.
• At least two years Bid management experience.
• Must have strong written communication and negotiation skills
• Must have good planning skills
• Must be a team player, have strong work ethics and have the ability to work under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines
• Must have Excellent IT skills – with hands on experience in word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• Must possess a high level of integrity and work ethic.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Drivers

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Overall Purpose of the Job: Responsible to the company vehicle by ensuring that it’s fit for daily use and with it deliver quality services to our clients and stakeholders.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the vehicle is neat and tidy.
• Ensure vehicle is roadworthy and in good working condition.
• Report any defects to car commander.
• Drive the vehicle to locations specified as authorized in a responsible and professional manner.
• Adhere to company policies regulating fleet management
• Any other duties assigned by management from time to time.

Minimum Job Requirements (Qualification)

• Minimum K.C.S.E with a mean grade of D plus
• Possesses a driving license of at least class BCE.
• At least 5yrs driving experience.
• Ability to communicate in English
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• NYS training will be an added advantage

Storekeeper

The Storekeeper will report to the procurement manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate records of stores.
• Ensuring safe custody of stocks and monitoring consumption and levels of the stock.
• Making requisition for stock items as required.
• Receiving and verifying deliveries of materials /goods against documentation and issuing the same as per approved procedures.
• Monitoring the consumption of stores material.
• Carrying out reconciliation of accounts as required.
• Preparing other accounts as required.
• Maintaining primary books in the stores.
• Participating in processing or underwriting business.
• Participating in procurement of office materials as required.
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• 2 years’ experience in stores
• Certificate in purchasing & supplies management/ stores management or related course from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in Microsoft office Applications.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Procurement Officer

The procurement officer will report to the procurement manager.

Key Attributes of the Candidate

• Should have a degree in procurement/ supplies & purchasing management/ commerce/ business administration or related discipline from a recognized University.
• Should have a diploma in supplies & purchasing management (if the first degree is not specifically in this area) from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years relevant experience. Those with experience in the service Industry shall have an added advantage.
• Must have excellent negotiation, organizational and planning skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Must possess a high level of integrity and work ethic.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent computer competencies.
• Must have a sound in-depth understanding of the Industry and must be conversant with recent technological and operational developments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in development, review & implementation of procurement strategies, policies and procedures.
• Participate in planning, buying goods & services in a cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• To participate in identification of suppliers through supplier vetting and negotiating and documenting agreements with suppliers
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers.
• To participate in preparing Tender documents, inviting bidders, analyzing quotations and recommending appropriate suppliers.

Procurement Manager

The procurement manager will be in charge of the procurement department and will be reporting to the Administration and Facilities Manager

Key Attributes of the Candidate

• Should have a degree in procurement/ supplies & purchasing management/ commerce/ business administration or related discipline from a recognized University.
• Should have a diploma in supplies & purchasing management (if the first degree is not specifically in this area) from a recognized institution.
• At least 5 years relevant experience three of which must be at a management level. Those with experience in the service industry shall have an added advantage.
• Shall be a member of a professional body
• Must have excellent negotiation, organizational and planning skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and team skills.
• Must posses a high level of integrity and work ethic.
• Must be a profit driven person and give priority to efficient service delivery.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent computer competencies.
• Must have a sound in-depth understanding of the Industry and must be conversant with recent technological and operational developments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of leadership, vision and direction in the department.
• Responsible for development, review & implementation of procurement strategies, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for planning, developing and buying goods & services in a cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• Responsible for identification of suppliers through supplier vetting and negotiating and documenting agreements with suppliers
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers.
• Responsible for departmental budgeting, implementation and monitoring.
• Preparing Tender documents, inviting bidders, analyzing quotations and recommending appropriate suppliers.

How to Apply

If you are interested and meet the requirements send your application and detailed C.V via e-mail to hr@securitygroupke.com clearly indicating the position you are applying for to be received on or before 24th September 2014 addressed to the Human Resource Manager.