AFEX,
a Lonrho company, provides camp construction, catering, management and
logistics support to the Oil and Gas, Mining, UN and NGO sectors, in some of
the most remote corners of Africa.
With
headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, AFEX provides international standard service
delivery, combined with 30 years of regional operational experience.
AFEX
wishes to recruit a competent, innovative and self-driven person to fill the
following position:
Maintenance
Manager
Job
Summary: The Maintenance Manager is
responsible for the day to day safe and efficient running of all general
maintenance functions; construction, plumbing, carpentry, repair and
maintenance of structures and related physical facilities within Afex premises
and perform related work as required.
To
assist with setting up and maintaining the camp preventative maintenance system
on Agility.
Managing
the maintenance team and assigning tasks and ensuring their completion within
the Maintenance team.
This
position will be based in Juba South Sudan.
Key
Responsibilities:
·
Lead department staff and employees
to provide an efficient maintenance and asset management program.
·
Accomplishes work requirements by
orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, and coaching employees; supervising
sub-contractors as necessary and working with the General Manager to ensure
sub-contractor work is completed as contracted.
·
Meets construction and maintenance
work standards by following production, productivity, quality, and
customer-service standards; resolving operational problems and identifying work
process improvements.
·
Create and maintain the camp
preventative maintenance plan, working with Agility (CAFM) to track and monitor
tasks and manage the company assets.
·
Ensure PMP tasks are completed in a
timely manner by confirming instructions for carpentry, plumbing, electrical,
concrete, painting, and related trades; conducting inspections, approving work
and ensuring completion of tasks as per plan.
·
Register, track, and respond to any
reactive maintenance issues.
·
Regularly inspect camp to identify
any reactive maintenance works to be done.
·
Approves construction &
maintenance work by conducting inspections
·
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy
work environment by following and enforcing HSE standards and procedures;
complying with legal regulations and AFEX QHSE Work Instructions and SOPs,
assisting with JSAs and method statements where necessary.
·
Ensure that all laborers work in a
safe and secure manner following AFEX guidelines.
·
Conduct daily toolbox talks and
direct the daily activities of the maintenance team
·
Oversee tools and material inventory
with the site Maintenance Store man.
·
Work with the Maintenance Store man
to manage new orders, ensuring spares and maintenance stock are kept at a
satisfactory level.
·
Bring any issues to the attention of
the General Manager immediately and provide advise as needed.
·
Ensure cost efficient use of
department materials and equipment.
·
Ensure the maintenance labor and
materials costs are within budget.
·
Be able to draft, design and cost
project plans.
Working
Safe:
·
Ensure that any work is done in line
with AFEX’s Health and Safety guidelines.
·
Must be aware of the dangers and
risks specific to trade.
·
Must be aware of what PPE is
appropriate for the tasks being undertaken.
·
Must be aware of the correct methods
of manual handling, and risks of lifting heavy loads.
·
Must be aware of the risks of working
at heights including work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs.
·
Must be aware of the risks of working
in enclosed/confined spaces, including trenches and tanks.
·
Must be aware of the fire risks and
what action to take in the event of a fire.
·
Must be aware of when a permit to
work if required for certain tasks.
·
Must be aware of when Lock Out Tag
Out (LOTO) procedure must be followed.
·
Safely cordon off area of work from
public before commencement of works.
·
Safely clear worksite of items and
obstructions on completion of task.
To
understand the AFEX requirement for QHSE in the workplace including employee
and team responsibilities, to ensure continuous adherence to QHSE policies,
procedures and work instructions and to proactively promote a quality, health
and safety approach in all areas of your work.
Minimum
Qualifications / Trade Specific Requirements:
·
A degree in a relevant field
·
5 years’ experience working in a
similar role, managing a team of 10 plus staff
·
Good communication and interpersonal
skills to work effectively within a team setting.
·
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
·
Computer literate with AutoCAD skills
·
Able to work with power tools
·
Good at project management and able
to plan ahead and follow up tasks
·
Knowledge of supply management and of
third party management
·
A good team leader
·
Should be willing to relocate to
South Sudan.
Procurement Officer
Job Summary: The Procurement Officer will be responsible for all
purchasing for AFEX in the Republic of South Sudan and will endeavor to bring
the best deals with the best prices for the company.
Key Responsibilities:
·
To assist the GM in preparing a
procurement SOP for AFEX RSS
·
To spend time in the local market
sourcing local products
·
To prepare tender documents for
suppliers
·
Carry out audits of suppliers
facilities if needed
·
Visit other establishments to check
on product usage/availability
·
Be proactive and able to take
initiative
·
Get the best deals as the best
possible prices
·
Work to strict time guidelines for
purchases
·
Achieve set purchase targets
·
Assist with material inventory as
required
·
Achieve scorecard targets
·
Report any corruption issues to Afex
Senior Management
·
Raise any work issues to the
attention of the GM immediately
Working Safe:
·
Ensure that any work is done in line
with AFEX’s Health and Safety guidelines.
·
Must be aware of the correct methods
of manual handling, and risks of lifting heavy loads.
To understand the AFEX requirement
for QHSE in the workplace including employee and team responsibilities, to
ensure continuous adherence to QHSE policies, procedures and work instructions
and to proactively promote a quality, health and safety approach in all areas
of your work.
Minimum Qualifications / Trade Specific Requirement
·
At least a Diploma in Procurement and
Supply Chain Management
·
3 years’ experience working in a
similar role
·
Good communication and interpersonal
skills
·
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills
·
Work independently with minimal
supervision
·
Focus on achieving company goals
·
Clear focus on quality and service
·
A team player
·
Should be willing to relocate to
South Sudan.
Applicants meeting the above
requirements should send their applications and a detailed Curriculum Vitae
giving full details of their qualifications, experience and full contact
address including day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names
and contact details of three referees by 2nd December 2016 to
careers@afexgroup.com
NB: Please include the POSITION
TITLE in the subject line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.