Massive Recruitment at Savannah Cement (Over 31 Positions)


Savannah Cement is the newest cement player to get into the Kenyan market and is currently about to complete a state-of –the-art greenfield cement grinding plant in Athi River Kenya. The plant will employ the latest cement technology in the market to produce 1.5 million tonnes of various cement types per annum for the Kenyan and regional market.

Savannah Cement is seeking to recruit highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and result oriented professionals, seeking a thrilling and fulfilling experience, to join the company in the following positions:
1.      Human Resources Assistant

This position reports to the Head of Human Resources and is charged with providing administrative support to the Human Resources function, maintaining the human resource information system, employee records and coordinating the various HR administrative functions between Savannah cement and service providers to achieve the desired results.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
  • Maintains the medical scheme records and generates a monthly statement on the status of all medical accounts in liaison with the scheme providers
  • Ensures timely communication to and from service providers
  • Facilitates computation of membership benefits and their payment
  • Assists in the recruitment process
  • Assists in the induction programme for new employees
  • Liaises with relevant government bodies to obtain work permits for non- resident employees
  • Ensures all employees are registered with statutory bodies such as NHIF, NSSF and KRA; and
  • Assists in evaluating training courses.
Qualifications, skills and experience
  • A minimum of a Basic University Degree with a post graduate diploma in Human Resources Management
  • 2 to 3 years working experience in a busy environment
  • Good ICT knowledge, especially in an ERP environment, Good knowledge of local labour laws
  • Good reporting skills and proficiency in the use of presentation tools such as PowerPoint; and
  • A high level of integrity, excellent conceptual, reporting, communication, team relations, analytical, planning and coordination skills.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

2.      Distribution & Logistics Manager

This position reports to the Head of Sales and Marketing, this job entails organizing the storage and distribution of goods using complex IT and telecommunications systems.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and manage the movement of goods in the supply chain, liaising with Transporters, retailers and consumers
  • Analyze and give strategic response to external influences, such as legislation, fuel costs and environmental pressures
  • Control stock, warehousing and ensuring structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and materials
  • Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods
  • Forecast stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and evaluate performance
  • Analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand
  • Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers and develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and generating new solutions; and
  • Implement health and safety procedures
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a business related field with professional qualifications in distribution management or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 3- 5 years experience in a reputable commercial organization
  • Excellent managerial skills and a solid understanding of economics
  • Good ICT knowledge with good technical skills
  • Good communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • A high level of integrity, excellent conceptual, reporting, team relations, analytical, planning and coordination skills.
  • Knowledge in the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP); and
  • Experience in the Cement Industry will be an added advantage.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

3.      Marketing Manager

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing, the Marketing Manager will develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives.

Responsibilities
  • Effective management of the marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the organization
  • Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and activities
  • Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products
  • Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information
  • Develop, implement and manage marketing plans and projects for new and existing products
  • Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results
  • Determine and manage the marketing budget and deliver marketing activity within agreed budget
  • Develop pricing strategy; and
  • Liaise with media and advertising agencies.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
  • A minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing Option) or equivalent with professional qualifications in Marketing
  • A minimum of 3-5 years experience in all aspects of developing and maintaining marketing strategies
  • Technical marketing skills and proven experience in customer and market research
  • Relevant product and industry knowledge; and
  • Ability to builds trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to customers, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

4.      Sales Manager

This position reports to the Head of Sales and Marketing, and is responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in the market, staffing and directing a sales team while providing leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values.

Responsibilities
  • Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability
  • Responsible for the performance and development of the sales executives
  • Prepares action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects
  • Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets
  • Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed
  • Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin
  • Maintains accurate records of all pricings, sales, and activity reports submitted by Sales Executives
  • Creates and conducts proposal presentations and RFP responses
  • Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines; and
  • Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the marketing area and maintains contact with all clients in the area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • At least a B.Com (Marketing option) or equivalent with professional qualifications in Sales and Marketing. A Masters will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a reputable commercial organization with exposure to sales and marketing
  • Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams
  • Good ICT knowledge and willingness to travel and work in a group of professionals
  • Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements; and
  • A high level of integrity, excellent reporting, team relations, planning and coordination skills.
  • Sales Experience in the cement Industry will be an added advantage.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

5.      Electrical and Mechanical Technicians

10 Positions

These positions report to the Electrical Engineer and Mechanical Engineer respectively.

The jobs entail planning and coordinating the execution of mechanical and Electrical maintenance jobs through applying maintenance practices and procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in installation of equipment
  • Maintain all control equipment following specifications given in the technical, safety and environmental standards
  • Troubleshoot and carry out appropriate repairs
  • Implement planned maintenance and keep accurate maintenance and utility records; and;
  • Audit and maintain the safety standards within the section
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • A minimum of a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for Mechanical Technicians and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Option) for the Electrical Technicians
  • Good technical skills and ability to work under pressure; and
  • A high level of integrity, excellent reporting, team relations, planning and coordination skills.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

6.      Shift Supervisor

5 Positions


This position reports to the Production & Process Officer.

The job entails coordinating production activities and managing teams within assigned shift in order to achieve the production targets within quality specifications and specific heat consumption/alternative fuels addition to the kilns.

Responsibilities
  • Operate the plant and take decisions with strict observation of the safety rules, operating procedures (SOPs), achieve production targets as per KPI’s and budget
  • Set priorities of maintenance in the event of conflict during silent hours and allocate resources accordingly. Assure a close follow-up of any job occurring in the running plant
  • Plan & coordinate daily shift operations to ensure efficient and effective utilization of manpower and machinery
  • In case of incident of the plant malfunction carry out preliminary investigation in order to correct the status or determine the need for call-out.
  • Ensure good housekeeping in the plant
  • Produce the agreed shift reports clearly detailing the shift events of interest
  • Maintain contact with the quality and maintenance sections for prompt problem solving; and
  • Ensure the plant operates with respect to Savannah Cement Ltd. Environmental Policy
Qualifications, skills and Experience
  • A Bachelors degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
  • 3-5 years working experience preferably in cement manufacturing
  • Good ICT, communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

7.      Process Technician

Reporting to the Production & Process Officer, the Process Technician will develop and revise operation procedures in line with operational realities and guides the CCR operators, cement mill operators and attendants in implementing the plant operating procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Guide and supervise operators in implementing and maintaining the use of the mill operating procedures
  • Keep the mills operating at the target output levels by conducting constant checks on operating parameters
  • Participate in identification of training needs and conduct training sessions for the operators and attendants to acquire specific skills to be able to operate their plants efficiently and effectively
  • Give operating instructions to the operators; and
  • Carry out tests to identify and solve mill-operating deficiencies and therefore maintain plant output at target levels.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • A Bachelors degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
  • At least 5 years working experience in cement industry, 3 of which should be in process optimization
  • Good ICT, communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure; and
  • A high level of integrity, excellent conceptual, reporting, team relations, analytical, planning and coordination skills.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

8.      Production Process Officer

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the job entails applying approved production policies and procedures through coordinating and managing the production process, to meet specified quality and plant production targets at set times, and to ensure a safe and efficient cement manufacturing process.

Responsibilities
  • Defines the long-term plan, the 3-year technical plan and improvement action plans for the whole plant
  • Generates annual and monthly production programmes and adjusts them as necessary
  • Prepares and submits annual production budgets
  • Determines the adjustments and modifications necessary in process management to optimize performance and the quality of products
  • Co-ordinates the inspections, visits and repairs of production plant equipment with the maintenance officer
  • Plans technical shutdowns with other department
  • Ensures compliance with the standing instructions for use of plant equipment and machinery through regular monitoring;
  • Participates in drawing up Technical safety rules; and
  • Optimization of the plant equipment performance.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • A degree holder in Basic Engineering registered with ERB or IEK
  • A minimum of 5 years working experience in a busy quality control laboratory preferably in cement manufacturing or related industry
  • Good ICT knowledge with good technical skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good communication and negotiation skills; and
  • A high level of integrity, excellent conceptual, reporting, team relations, analytical, planning and coordination skills.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

9.      Laboratory Technicians

10 Positions

This position reports to the Quality Control Officer. The Laboratory Technicians are required to sample, prepare and perform specific analysis raw materials, coal, clinker and cement, and to ensure that all the products meet the set product quality specifications.

Responsibilities
  • Design, construct and calibrate test spectrometer programmes
  • Check accuracy of equipment regularly
  • Implement required laboratory standards, prepare and analyze the average sample and key in results in required format within specified times
  • Confirm compliance with standard specifications and safety standards and prepare monthly records of test results
  • Check the efficiency of various sampling stations in the works and laboratory equipment and communicate any malfunction; and
  • Report and record all operational incidences that affect quality and ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • A minimum of a Higher National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, a basic first degree will be an added advantage.
  • 2-3 years working experience in a busy quality control laboratory preferably in cement manufacturing or related industry
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good Technical skills; and
  • A high level of integrity, excellent conceptual, reporting, communication, team relations and analytical skills.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

10.    Quality Control Officer

Reporting to the Technical Manager, this role ensures that all the chemical analysis and physical testing carried out within the plant are perfectly reliable.

He/she will be required to conduct physical and chemical analysis in order to determine whether the raw materials, semi-finished and end products comply with the required specifications norms and internal specifications.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement relevant key quality indicators and review them up regularly
  • Ensure required standards and procedures for sampling, preparation and analysis are consistently met
  • Support lab technicians and operators in the interpretation in case of unexpected values and check the reliability of the analytical results
  • Analyze trends and control charts of monitoring samples.
  • Ensure effective implementation of Savannah Cements’ Quality Technical Standards that deal with measurements; and
  • Check and ensure that the end products comply with the company specifications and the required standards before dispatch.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with a professional qualification in Analytical Chemistry. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum 5 years working experience as a chemist in a busy quality control laboratory preferably in cement manufacturing or related industry
  • Good leadership skills and ICT knowledge, ; and
  • A high level of integrity, excellent conceptual, reporting, communication, team relations, analytical, planning and coordination skills.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.
11.    Stores Controller

Reporting to the Business Performance Analyst, the Stores Controller is charged with inventory control and ensuring both internal & external user requests are properly serviced, maintaining optimal stocks while enhancing best practice controls and procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and ensure proper control measures and procedures are maintained
  • Monitor compliance and reviewing adequacy of the procedures
  • Ensure all material movements (consumption, receipts, returns, downgrades, adjustments, scrapings) for all stock are properly documented in the ERP
  • Perform reconciliations between sales, packing plant dispatches and weighbridge reports for outbound logistics and reconciliation of inbound logistics between receipts and actual supplies
  • Set re-order levels and ensure stock requisitions are done on a timely basis
  • Evaluate and challenge stock replenishments and user requirements to control excesses and maintain optimal stock holding
  • Develop a stock count calendar covering cyclical and annual counts, oversee these counts to ensure correct procedures are observed
  • Review the weighbridge operations and reports to ensure compliance to internal controls and best practices.
  • Ensure proper custody of stock while ensuring good housekeeping of the warehouse
  • Manage the weighbridge teams to ensure high service levels; and
  • Prepare monthly and periodic end-of period reports on stock movements, exceptions, and key highlights.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a business related field with professional qualifications in stores management, logistics, production or other plant operations
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a reputable commercial organization with exposure to most or all the above job requirements
  • Good ICT knowledge, especially in an ERP environment, and good spreadsheet skills
  • Ability to work under pressure; and
  • A high level of integrity, excellent reporting, team relations, planning and coordination skills.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

12.    Business Performance Analyst

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Business Performance Analyst is responsible for cost management, timely and accurate business performance reporting, collating data for budgeting and forecasting purposes and reporting.

Responsibilities:
  • Collation of data for the preparation of annual budgets, and forecasts
  • Generating company reports such as management accounts, and addendum reports on COGS, SGA, CAPEX, and collation of pertinent explanations for variances from expectations
  • Stock management via the stock control function, and coordination with the Production and Quality Control department
  • Supervision of the Sales Administrator to ensure accuracy in invoicing, monthly preparation and dispatch of customer statements and timeliness in collection
  • Working with the Head of Finance on implementation of accounting policies and procedures to meet both current and future business models
  • Liaison with external auditors during the annual audit process. The jobholder is also responsible for ensuring adherence to general control practices e.g. Sarbox
  • Supporting heads of department on accounting and management tools and systems such as the ERP, and other planning tools; and
  • Coordinating end of month closing and stock reconciliation’s and adjustments.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience

These positions require:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a business related field with professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA or equivalent. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in a reputable commercial organization and/or professional audit firm
  • Experience in audit or similar commercial environment with exposure to ensuring compliance with controls
  • Good ICT knowledge, especially in an ERP environment, Good knowledge of general accountancy rules, processes and financial analysis
  • Good reporting skills and proficiency in the use of presentation tools such as PowerPoint; and
  • A high level of integrity, excellent conceptual, reporting, communication, team relations, analytical, planning and coordination skills.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.

13.    Financial Accountants

2 Positions

Reporting to the Head of Finance, each of the Financial Accountants will be responsible for specific areas namely:

a) Accounts payables and

b) payroll and Revenue, General ledger accounting & Treasury.

Responsibilities:

a) Accounts payables and payroll
  • Processing Supplier/staff payments
  • Reconciliation and settlement of VAT & withholding tax payments
  • Supplier account reconciliations
  • GL account reconciliations
  • Verification and maintaining of the Fixed assets register
  • Computation of annual tax; and
  • Payroll Processing
b) Revenue, GL accounting & Treasury
  • Preparation and review of Customer master file
  • Processing pricing data, discounts, rebates, credit notes, customer transactional data
  • Sales accounting and Cash forecasting
  • Secretary to the credit committee
  • Preparation of Treasury reports and forecast
  • Bank liaison and reconciliation of Bank accounts transactions
  • Cash transmission-collections and payments
  • Ensure adherence to treasury and revenue controls
  • GL Accounting; and
  • Negotiating with banks on deposits and borrowing.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience

These positions require:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a business related field with professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA or equivalent. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in a reputable commercial organization and/or professional audit firm
  • Experience in audit or similar commercial environment with exposure to ensuring compliance with controls
  • Good ICT knowledge, especially in an ERP environment, Good knowledge of general accountancy rules, processes and financial analysis
  • Good reporting skills and proficiency in the use of presentation tools such as PowerPoint; and
  • A high level of integrity, excellent conceptual, reporting, communication, team relations, analytical, planning and coordination skills.
Applications should be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources,
Savannah Cement (epz) Limited,
P.O. Box 27910, 00100,
Nairobi.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Savannah Cement is an equal opportunities employer.