Career Opportunities with Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd
About the Company
Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd, Africa’s foremost producer and
exporter of Soda Ash, is part of Tata Chemicals Ltd, which is a Company within
the Tata Group, India’s largest business conglomerate operating in more than
100 Countries.
Tata Chemicals Magadi is situated at Lake Magadi which is about
120 km South West of Nairobi.
We seek outstanding candidates to fill the vacancies shown below
that have arisen within our operations.
1. Legal Officer & Company Secretary
2. Shipping Assistant
3. Assistant Permanent Way Team Leader
4. Plant Operator Trainee
Legal Officer & Company Secretary
(1 Post)
Department: Administration
Position reports to: Managing Director
Job Purpose
The role is responsible for ensuring that the company complies
with legal and statutory requirements and maintains high standards of corporate
governance.
The scope covers both legal and Company secretarial
responsibilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
· Providing legal advice to the
management and Board to ensure compliance with existing law and regulatory
requirements.
· Proactively giving legal opinions so
that Management is up to date on emerging issues.
· Handling any litigation that may arise
from time to time.
· Preparing, reviewing and advising on
Memoranda of Understanding with other parties.
· Following up and updating management
on court matters including representing the Company in court.
· Conducting legal compliance checks
throughout the Company and preparing appropriate compliance reports.
· Updating the Company's legal
compliance manual and circulating to all users.
· Being the Custodian of all Company legal
documents and instruments.
· Liaising with external lawyers as
necessary.
· Entering into contractual agreements
with suppliers and customers.
· Taking responsibility for matters
related to insurance and property.
· Organizing, preparing agendas for and
taking minutes of board meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs).
· Maintaining statutory books, including
registers of members, directors and secretaries.
· Dealing with correspondence, collating
information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to
the relevant company stakeholders.
· Contributing to meeting discussions as
and when required, and advising on the legal and governance implications of
proposed policies and decisions.
· Monitoring changes in relevant
legislation and the regulatory environment and advising management and the
Board.
· Liaising with external regulators and
advisers, such as lawyers, consultants and auditors as may be required from
time to time.
· Developing and overseeing the systems
that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its
legal and statutory requirements.
Minimum qualifications and experience
· Degree in law from a recognized
university
· Post graduate diploma from the Kenya
School of Law
· Fully qualified Company Secretary e.g.
CPS(K)
· 5 years experience as a Legal
Officer/Company Secretary
· Experience in a multi-national company
environment
· The ability to communicate and work
well with people at all levels
· Attention to detail and a
well-organized approach to work
· The ability to work with numerical
information, plus analytical and problem-solving skills
· A diplomatic approach and the
confidence to liaise with high profile company staff and board members
· Integrity and discretion when handling
confidential information
· An interest in, and understanding of,
business practices and corporate governance
· Member of the Law Society of Kenya
· Member of the Institute of Certified
Public Secretaries of Kenya
Assistant Permanent Way Team Leader
(1 Post)
Department: Supply Chain
Position Reports to: Team Leader -Permanent Way Maintenance
Job Purpose:
· The Assistant Team Leader (ATL) will
be responsible for Railway Track Maintenance as assigned.
· He/She will lead in inspection and
measurement of track parameters, identification of defects and preparation of
maintenance schedule.
· Carry out precision work in
maintenance of track section assigned and yards within to achieve track
availability of 97% or above.
· Routine maintenance of drainage
structures and bridges on the line.
· Preparation of Maintenance Reports.
· Identification of resource
requirements and preparation of schedule for materials, equipment and labour.
· The ATL will oversee maintenance works
carried out by TCML Permanent Way Artisans and Labour contractor to ensure
compliance with track maintenance standards and SOP.
· Ensure proper maintenance and
availability of track maintenance tools and equipments, including Motor
Trolleys for taking staff to site.
· He/She will be in charge of personnel
safety in the area assigned.
· The ATL will be involved in accident
investigation.
· Supervise construction and installation
of new components on the line.
· Trouble shooting and speedy resolution
of fault events.
Minimum qualifications and experience
· Diploma in Permanent Way Maintenance
(RTI)/Diploma in Civil Engineering
· Computer skills (MS office)
· 5 years experience in Permanent way
Maintenance
· General knowledge of Rail Operation
Procedures (GOI/GOR)
· Knowledge of Bridge inspection and
maintenance procedures
· General knowledge in Construction
· Ability to read and interpret
technical drawings
Plant Operator Trainees
Department: Manufacturing
Section: PAM Plant, Ash Plant and Mining
Position Reports to: Plant Controller/Team Leader
Job Purpose:
The successful candidates will undergo practical on the job
training and carry out plant operation duties for a period of at least two (2)
years.
Minimum qualifications and experience
· Diploma in Engineering or applied
sciences
· 3 years experience in a busy
manufacturing environment
· Team player and have good
interpersonal and communication skills
· Strong academic recommendation and/or
strong recommendation required from immediate supervisor/mentor demonstrating
the value that the incumbent has added to the business
Shipping Assistant
Department: Supply Chain
Position Reports to: Logistics Manager-Mombasa
Job Purpose:
· Customer relations and service to
appraise customers in all aspects of their orders and shipments.
· Negotiation with customers on shipping
schedules depending on availability of vessels and product.
· Preparation of shipping schedules in
liaison with the Logistics manager-Mombasa.
· Prepare and process export shipping
documents.
· Management of sales postings and
Compilation of sales reports.
· Liaison with shipping stakeholders and
ensure that ensure that goods are delivered to customers in a timely and
efficacious manner.
· Management of freight costs as per
existing shipping contracts.
· Vetting of supplier invoices related
to the shipping process as per contracts.
· Carry out periodic stock
reconciliations and highlight any shortfalls or inconsistencies.
Minimum qualifications and experience
· Degree in Business, marketing or
Business related field.
· Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping
Management, Marketing, Shipping Economics, Clearing & Forwarding or a
recognized shipping practice.
· Excellent oral and written
communication skills.
· Professional Membership in Shipping
(Institute of Chartered shipbrokers) will be an added advantage
· Good working Knowledge in
International Trade & application of Incoterms, Clearing& forwarding,
Customs declaration, Export/Import commercial & Legal regulations and
procedures, customer service.
· Minimum 3 years of shipping experience
with at least 1 year in a similar role.
· Excellent communication skills,
contacts and rapport with representatives of Logistics services providers and
shipping partners.
· Excellent grasp of current C&F
procedures and practices and ability to pick up relevant information in the
industry both formally and informally.
How to apply
Applications are strictly online.
Please access following link for application details:
To apply click here
Please note that paper applications will not be considered.
Applications are to be submitted through the above link to reach
by 16:30 hours on 2nd August 2013.