About the Company

1. Legal Officer & Company Secretary

Legal Officer & Company Secretary 

Job Purpose

• 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.

• 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

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.

• 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

Job Purpose:

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

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.

• 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.

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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.