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.
AFEX wishes to recruit a competent,
innovative and self-driven person to fill the following position:
With headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya,
AFEX provides international standard service delivery, combined with 30 years
of regional operational experience.
The AFEX Team is dedicated to
ensuring clients have peace of mind that their projects will run on schedule
and to budget, with their personnel being cared for to a high international
standard.
Maintenance Supervisor
Job Summary: The Maintenance Supervisor 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 General preventative maintenance system on Agility, assigning
tasks and ensuring their completion within the Maintenance team.
Responsibilities;
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Work together with department staff
and employees to provide an efficient maintenance service.
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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 completed as contracted.
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Meets construction and maintenance
work standards by following production, productivity, quality, and
customer-service standards; resolving operational problems and identifying work
process improvements.
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Create and maintain the general
preventative maintenance plan, working with Agility to track and monitor tasks.
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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.
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Register, track, and respond to any
reactive maintenance issues.
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Regularly inspect the Camp to
identify any reactive maintenance works to be done.
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Approves construction &
maintenance work by conducting inspections.
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Maintains safe, secure, and healthy
work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying
with legal regulations and AFEX QHSE Work Instructions and SOPs, assisting with
JSAs and method statements where necessary
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Ensure that all laborer’s work in a
safe and secure manner following AFEX guidelines.
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Conduct daily toolbox talks and
direct the daily activities of the maintenance team
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Oversee tools and material inventory
with the site Maintenance store man.
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Work with the Maintenance Store man
to manage new orders, ensuring spares and maintenance stock are kept at a
satisfactory level.
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Bring any issues to the attention of
the General Manager immediately.
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Ensure cost efficient use of
department materials and equipment.
Working Safe:
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Ensure that any work is done in line
with AFEX’s Health and Safety guidelines.
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Must always, as far as is
practicable, work with a ‘buddy’ in case of an incident.
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Must be aware of the dangers and
risks specific to trade.
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Must be aware of what PPE is
appropriate for the tasks being undertaken.
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Must be aware of the correct methods
of manual handling, and risks of lifting heavy loads.
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Must be aware of the risks of working
at heights including work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs.
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Must be aware of the risks of working
in enclosed/confined spaces, including trenches and tanks.
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Must be aware of the fire risks and
what action to take in the event of a fire.
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Must be aware of when a permit to
work if required for certain tasks.
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Must be aware of when Lock Out Tag
Out (LOTO) procedure must be followed.
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Safely cordon off area of work from
public before commencement of works.
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Safely clear worksite of items and
obstructions on completion of task.
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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.
Skills & Competencies;
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills to work effectively within a team setting.
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Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
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Basic computer literacy
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Able to work with power tools
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A good team leader
Minimum Qualifications / Trade
Specific Requirements:
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A diploma in a relevant field
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A degree will be an added advantage
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5 years’ experience working on a
similar role.
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Sound knowledge of Agility
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Good at project management and able
to plan ahead and follow up tasks
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Clear focus on Quality
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Developing standards
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Some knowledge of supply management
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Strong written and verbal
communication skills;
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Ability to use computer programs such
as Word, Excel, and Power Point;
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Willingness to work in South Sudan
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Delivering accurate and timely
results.
Procurement
Officer
Job
Summary: Following AFEX rules and regulations,
procure good quality products and services at the most affordable price,
ensuring that the product / service is received and delivered in a timely safe
and secure manner.
Manage, monitor and report on the
supplier relationship, quality of the products and any other variances that may
occur in the buying process.
Key Duties and
Tasks:
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Procurement of all commodities (goods
and services) required by AFEX following the receipt of a properly approved
requisition slip or purchase order;
1. Negotiate with the preferred suppliers and / or seek 3
quotations.
2. Write up the LPOs and seek authorisation in accordance with AFEX
SOPs.
3. Place orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure accurate and
timely delivery of the order.
4. Send LPO to the Storeman for accurate physical receipt and
inventory of goods.
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Ensure that suppliers’ products and
services are of the highest quality and that standards conform to AFEX
specifications.
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Negotiate and choose suppliers who
can deliver customer expectations and AFEX standards.
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Prepare tender documents, agree
payment terms and credit facilities with suppliers.
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Develop and maintain good supplier
relationships, keeping abreast of market developments and sourcing new
suppliers as and when required.
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Seek improvements in supplier
efficiency and quality of product and service.
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Use customer satisfaction surveys to
seek feedback on the products and services and act where necessary.
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Complete all administrative duties
and paperwork in line with AFEX SOPs, rules and regulations.
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Monitor and report on any orders or
stock that are wrong, poor quality, out of date / expired or incorrect in
quantity.
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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.
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To work in full accordance with AFEX
Group policies, procedures, work instructions and all relevant elements of AFEX
Management Systems;
General
Requirements:
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Good communication and interpersonal
skills to work effectively within a team setting.
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Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
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Good negotiation skills.
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Honesty and integrity.
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Basic computer literacy.
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Ability to prioritize, with attention
to detail.
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Good decision making and problem
solving.
Qualifications:
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Diploma in purchasing or supply chain
management
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5 years’ experience working on a similar
role.
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Due to the nature of the work, the
post holder must be reliable and truthful.
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Willingness to work in 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 13th April 2018 to
careers@afexgroup.com