Jobs and Vacancies in AFEX (Lonrho)

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.

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.

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.