Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Exciting Job Opportunities in Kenya

Gusii water & Sanitation company ltd is one of the Contracted water service providers of Lake Victoria south water services Board as an agent responsible for provision of efficient.effective,adequate and safe water and sewerage services in its area of jurisdiction.

To strength our team of staff, we are inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:-



1. Technical Manager 
Ref No. 001/2010

This is a senior position in the organization. He/She will be reporting to the Managing Director for the day to day operations and will head the technical Department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for:

  • planning and implementation of strategies geared to improved water production,
  • reduction of un-accounted for water and efficient optimization of existing utilities,
  • Operating maintenance of water and sewerage facilities,
  • Management of utility assets within our area of jurisdiction,
  • Supervision and training staff under your jurisdiction,
  • Preparation of performance contract, proposals for funding and annual budget,
  • Develop and execute strategies to improve revenue collection geared to suitability of the company.
Minimum Requirements
  • Must have at least a Bsc. Civil /Water engineering from a reputable university.
  • Those registered with ERB will have added advantage.
  • Shall have at least six (6) years relevant post qualification working experience in a busy water sector institution three of which must be in senior position.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to manage water & sewerage utilities with sound innovations.
  • Must be computer literate, good team player and able to turn around the company.
2. Commercial Manager 
Ref: No. 002 / 2010

This is a senior management position and the manager will head a commercial unit and will report to managing director

Key Duties and Responsibilities

He/She will be responsible for:
  • the establishment and implementation of best commercial practices.
  • Ensure that commercial services are rendered in an efficient and effective manner
  • Will be in charge of billing, revenue collection, debt management, efficient dispatch of bills, customer accounts reconciliation, coordinate inspection teams, prepare management reports, ensure that revenues are banked intact on a daily basis.
  • Initiate strategies to improve revenue collection, reduce outstanding debts and commercial losses.
  • Marketing the company products/services'and public relations among others. 
Minimum Requirements
  • At least B.Com/ BBA, engineering, economics, entrepreneurship or equivalent, those with masters will have added advantage.
  • Professional membership/qualification in relevant field will be added advantage.
  • Must be of high integrity, excellent innovations to handle commercial services, good public relations.
  • Must have demonstrated excellent abilities to generate revenues through Grafting executing proven strategies,
  • Must have at least 6 (Six) years relevant post qualification working experience in a busy water/private sector
  • Be conversant with water sector reforms, computer literate, good team player, with interpersonal skills.
3. Procurement Officer 
Ref: No. 003/2010

He/ she will report to managing Director.

The procurement officer will be responsible for the establishment and implementation of procurement systems in line with the public procurement and disposal Act 2005 and Regulations 2006

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Will provide guidelines to management on matters relating to various procurement requirements.
  • Ensuring that the provisions of procurement and disposal Act 2005 and regulations 2006 are followed,
  • Planning and co coordinating of procurement activities,
  • Preparation of tender documents, ordering, delivery, storage and timely distribution of goods and services to various sections.
  • Ensure smooth flow of information and materials control and accountability,
  • Providing technical procurement advice to the management,
  • Liaise with suppliers/ contractors to ensure prompt and accurate services deliveries.
Minimum Requirements
  • At least Diploma in purchasing and supplies management.
  • A bachelors degree in procurement will be an added advantage,
  • Have at least 4 yrs relevant post qualification working experience in procurement in a busy institution preferably in a public institution,
  • Conversant with public procurement and disposal Act 2005 and regulations 2006.
  • Be computer literate,
  • Have strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills,
  • Be of high integrity and able to meet deadlines
The posts will be on performance based two (2) year renewable contract

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with CVs and copies of education and professional qualifications with three professional referees, current and expected remuneration to

To The Managing Director,
Gusii water & Sanitation Company ltd.
P.O. Box 3880- 40200
Kisii,

so as to reach the undersigned not later than 22nd April 2010.