Simba
Corporation is one of Kenya's most successful indigenous commercial group of
companies with a rich heritage in Motor Vehicle sales and service. Simba
Corporation is the sole distributor in Kenya for Mitsubishi, BMW, Fuso Trucks
& Buses and Mahindra.
Simba
Corporation also has diversified business interests in fields such as Vehicle
Assembly, Hospitality,Venture Capital, Financial Services and Entertainment.
Position: Technician (Electrical /
Mechanical)
Openings: Two (2)
Subsidiary: Power Systems Division
Location: Nairobi
Reports
to: Team
Leaders (Electrical / Mechanical)
Job
Purpose: Responsible
for the maintenance, installation, service and repair of generators.
Key responsibilities
will include:
- Carry
out the installation, testing and commissioning of generators;
- Carry
out generator lubrication services as per the scheduled and approved
service contracts;
- Carry
out troubleshooting and fault diagnosis on generators;
- Carry
out site visits as and when requested by the Technical Service Manager;
- Maintain
the highest levels of customer service so as to enhance and create
business relationships with existing and potential customers;
- Continuously
keep the Technical Service Manager informed of all issues/problems that
may arise;
- Ensure
that all actions are considerate and compliant with the quality standards,
health and safety standards and company standards;
- Ensure
spares or materials lists are compiled in good time for work assigned;
- Ensure
adequate hand tools are available to carry out duties assigned;
- Carry
out fault diagnosis and carry out forward planning on assigned
work/projects ;
- Ensure
most economical and effective layout of electrical installations together
with achieving high level of productivity in work assigned; and
- Any
other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- Minimum
of a Diploma in Electromechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering /
Mechanical Engineering
- At
least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role in working with
generators or high voltage power transmission.
- Good
ICT skills.
- OR
- Minimum
of a Final Craft Certificate in Electrical engineering / Mechanical /
Control Engineering
- At
least 8 years’ experience in a similar role working with generators or
high voltage power transmission.
- Good
ICT skills.
Critical
Competencies required:
- Strong
coaching and mentoring skills.
- Excellent
Interpersonal skills.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
- Process
improvement and customer focused.
Position: Team Leader (Mechanical)
Openings: One (1)
Subsidiary: Power Systems Division
Location: Nairobi
Reports
to: Technical
Service Manager
Job
Purpose: To
guarantee the quality of mechanical repairs for the customers, in a timely
manner, through efficient utilization of the mechanical team.
Key
responsibilities will include:
- Receive
and interrogate initial customer complaints and guide diagnosis for the
other check points;
- Carry
out Port-PDI of all sets received in line with Manufacturer’s
recommendations and file feedback reports within stipulated timelines.
Customer-PDI to be done 100% prior to collection/delivery and similarly
for Commissioning/Run-in report as per manufacturer’s requirements;
- Develop
the control checks and SOPs that will be needed to ensure quality work
performance and train the electrical team to be able to deliver against
such standards;
- Design
a check-list to allow for random after service/repair inspection for
quality assurance audits;
- Follow
up repairs that may have been identified during initial customer
complaints;
- Ensure
that job cards are opened and closed as per company guidelines and at all
times a maximum of 25% of monthly billing is WIP. This calls for effective
coordination with Parts department so as to ensure parts availability at
all times;
- Grow
AMCs as a long term revenue stream with concerted efforts in making sure
that at the time of commissioning, the service contract is availed to the
client with emphasis on the need to service the generator well during
warranty period; and
- Any
other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- Minimum
of a Diploma in either Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
- At
least 5 years’ relevant experience dealing with Cummins, Volvo, Cat and/or
Doosan engines.
- Must
have a valid driving license with a minimum 5 years’ active driving
experience.
- Must
be familiar with the use of computers and manufacturers’ IT systems for
warranty, TBs, RM and MS Office.
- OR
- Minimum
of a MET III with 10 years’ relevant experience in a similar role.
- Must
have a valid driving license with a minimum 5 years’ active driving
experience.
- Must
be familiar with the use of computers and manufacturers’ IT systems for
warranty, TBs, RM and MS Office.
Critical
Competencies required:
- Strong
coaching and mentoring skills.
- Excellent
Interpersonal skills.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
- Process
improvement and customer focused.
Position: Team Leader (Electrical)
Openings: One (1)
Subsidiary: Power Systems Division
Location: Nairobi
Reports
to: Technical
Service Manager
Job
Purpose: To
guarantee the quality of electrical repairs for the customers, in a timely
manner, through efficient utilization of the electrical team.
Key
responsibilities will include:
- Receive
and interrogate initial customer complaints and guide diagnosis for the
other check points;
- Carry
out Port-PDI of all sets received in line with Manufacturer’s
recommendations and file feedback reports within stipulated timelines.
Customer-PDI to be done 100% prior to collection/delivery and similarly
for Commissioning/Run-in report as per manufacturer’s requirements;
- Develop
the control checks and SOPs that will be needed to ensure quality work
performance and train the electrical team to be able to deliver against
such standards;
- Design
a check-list to allow for random after service/repair inspection for
quality assurance audits;
- Follow
up repairs that may have been identified during initial customer
complaints;
- Ensure
that job cards are opened and closed as per company guidelines and at all
times a maximum of 25% of monthly billing is WIP. This calls for effective
coordination with Parts department so as to ensure parts availability at
all times;
- Grow
AMCs as a long term revenue stream with concerted efforts in making sure
that at the time of commissioning, the service contract is availed to the
client with emphasis on the need to service the generator well during
warranty period; and
- Any
other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- Minimum
of a Diploma in Electromechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering
with at least 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role working on HV
and LV DBs, Synch Panels, electronic controllers, PLCs and ATS.
- Must
have a valid driving license with a minimum of 5 years’ active driving
experience.
- Must
be familiar with the use of computers and manufacturers’ IT systems for
warranty, TBs, RM and MS Office.
- OR
- Minimum
of a Part III Electrical Technicians with at least 10 years’ relevant
experience in a similar role.
- Must
have a valid driving license with a minimum of 5 years’ active driving
experience.
- Must
be familiar with the use of computers and manufacturers’ IT systems for
warranty, TBs, RM and MS Office.
Critical
Competencies required:
- Strong
coaching and mentoring skills.
- Excellent
Interpersonal skills.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
- Process
improvement and customer focused.
Position: Technical Service Manager
Opening: One (1)
Subsidiary: Power Systems Division
Location: Nairobi
Reports
to: General
Manager, Power Systems Division
Job
Purpose: Responsible
for planning, leading and managing daily technical activities in order to
ensure customer satisfaction and to meet set contractual quality, financial,
cost and time targets.
Key
responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate
the Technical team so as to plan and manage daily maintenance, service,
installation activities at customer sites and/or assigned team;
- Ensure
maintenance reliability and availability of the plant according to the
terms in the contract;
- Identify
and actively seek to improve maintenance reliability and availability of
the plants;
- Ensure
that the performance targets of the department are reached and
continuously improved on;
- Ensure
that the condition of all generators and equipment is in accordance with
all applicable guidelines and policies, and that corrective action is
taken to correct any nonconformities;
- Ensure
that all work executed at plant and at customers’ premises is in
compliance with required quality standards, health & safety standards,
environmental standards, company standards and also conforms to the set
customer site procedures and maintenance plan;
- Preparation
of reports, maintenance plans and budgets as instructed by the General
Manager;
- Implementation
of contract management action plans, processes and guidelines;
- Develop
the maintenance working routines at the plant and at customers’ premises;
- Maintain
reasonable levels of consumable stock and tooling to ensure effective and
efficient execution of service plans;
- Train,
coach and mentor the technical team for improved performance; and
- Any
other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- Minimum
of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering.
- Must
have at least 5 to 8 years’ relevant experience working with heavy duty
engines like Cummins, Volvo, Perkins and related engines.
- Must
be a registered or licensed mechanical / electrical engineer.
Critical
Competencies required:
- Contract
Management.
- Logistics
and warranty processes
- Engine
Control System knowledge.
- Parameter
trending & analysis.
- Engine
overhauls and fuel room operations
- Excellent
interpersonal skills.
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- Ability
to analyse and solve problems.
Position: Technical Sales Manager
Opening: One (1)
Subsidiary: Power Systems Division
Location: Nairobi
Reports
to: General
Manager, Power Systems Division
Job
Purpose: To
manage the sales of Power Systems products and services so as to ensure
consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues through positive planning,
deployment and management of sales personnel.
Key
responsibilities will include:
- Identify
objectives, strategies and action plans to improve short- and long-term
sales and earnings;
- Identify
active large projects (250 kVA and above), complete tenders and submit as
required;
- Provide
power, installations and AMC solutions (turn-key) for these projects;
- Negotiate
tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company
needs;
- Work
closely with the consultants / engineers / contractors and determine their
needs;
- Develop
long-term relationships with clients, through managing and interpreting
their requirements;
- Assist
with the creation of bids and tenders for new clients from a technical
perspective;
- Provide
pre-sales technical assistance and product education;
- Conduct
product training and produce support materials for the sales team as and
when required;
- Prepare
reports for head office and principals and keep proper customer records;
- Maintain
pipeline of leads / potential new clients and search for new clients who
might benefit from company products or services and maximise client
potential in the greater East African regions;
- Be
prepared to travel within the East African region for business development
activities;
- Support
marketing activities by attending relevant trade shows / conferences and
other marketing events;
- Attend
tele-conferences and meetings with GE and AKSA when needed;
- Stay
abreast of competitor trends and recommend solutions to ensure the
company’s competitiveness in the market; and
- Any
other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- Minimum
of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
- Must
have at least 5 to 8 years’ experience working in a similar sales role.
Critical
Competencies required:
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
- Ability
to analyse and solve problems.
- Good
networking and interpersonal skills.
- Should
have the ability to tolerate stressful situations.
Position: Sales Executive, Power Systems
Division
Openings: Two
(2)
Subsidiary: Power Systems Division
Location: Nairobi
Reports
to: Technical
Sales Manager
Job
Purpose: To
negotiate and close on sales of power systems and generators to customers.
Key
responsibilities will include:
- Identify
potential customers;
- Maintain
existing customers;
- Attend
to customers by understanding their needs and providing a suitable
solution;
- Providing
technical advice to potential generator buyers;
- Prepare
proforma invoices (quotes) and obtain sales orders;
- Prepare
internal sales orders;
- Customer
follow ups through telephone calls and customer visits;
- Prepare
load assessment and site survey reports;
- Attending
to customers who visit premises to view generator products of interest and
after-market support facilities;
- Follow
up on payments from customers;
- Provide
advice of after sales services; and
- Any
other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- Minimum
of a Diploma.
- At
least 2 to 5 years’ experience in sales.
Critical
Competencies required:
- Proactive
with excellent negotiation skills.
- Good
networking and interpersonal skills.
- Strong
verbal communication skills; persistent and persuasive, so as to
effectively articulate ideas to colleagues and clients.
Position: Sales Executive,
Motor Division
Department: Sales
Location: Various locations
Reports
to: Sales
Manager
Job
Purpose: To
develop and increase sales business by targeting suitable clients as well as
negotiating and closing sales.
Key
responsibilities will include:
- Identify
sales opportunities;
- Build
and maintain long client relationships with new and existing businesses;
- Meet
profit target and ensure sustainable growth;
- Work
and coordinate with other departments to ensure quality services required
by customers are delivered;
- Ensure
that prospects are well managed and maintained throughout their entire
life span;
- Ensure
that all procedures and documentation pertaining to any sales are duly
completed;
- Maintain
an awareness of local market competition conditions and industry trends;
- Visit
prospects for unit sales;
- Answer
all phone calls and give out information as dictated by policy/procedure;
- Track
what prospects are saying about us and follow up after they have visited
Simba Corp;
- Communicate
to prospects in person, over the telephone and/or in writing the available
units, services available and terms of lease;
- Compile
and update listings of prospects;
- Follow
up on payments from customers; and
- Any
other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- Minimum
of a Diploma.
- Must
have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in automotive sales.
Critical
Competencies required:
- Proactive
with excellent negotiation skills.
- Good
networking and interpersonal skills.
- Strong
verbal communication skills; persistent and persuasive, so as to
effectively articulate ideas to colleagues and clients.
If you
can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the
role above, please send your application letter accompanied by your CV, citing
the relevant job being applied for, to vacancies@simbacolt.com.
The deadline for applications is Friday 22nd July 2016.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.