Tata Chemicals Magadi Jobs in Kenya: Legal Officer & Company Secretary, Shipping Assistant, Assistant Permanent Way Team Leader and Plant Operator Trainee

Career Opportunities with Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd
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 3. Assistant Permanent Way Team Leader
4. Plant Operator Trainee

Legal Officer & Company Secretary 

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 experienceDegree in law from a recognized universityPost graduate diploma from the Kenya School of LawFully qualified Company Secretary e.g. CPS(K)5 years experience as a Legal Officer/Company SecretaryExperience in a multi-national company environmentThe ability to communicate and work well with people at all levelsAttention to detail and a well-organized approach to workThe ability to work with numerical information, plus analytical and problem-solving skillsA diplomatic approach and the confidence to liaise with high profile company staff and board membersIntegrity and discretion when handling confidential informationAn interest in, and understanding of, business practices and corporate governanceMember of the Law Society of KenyaMember of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of KenyaAssistant Permanent Way Team Leader 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 experienceDiploma in Permanent Way Maintenance (RTI)/Diploma in Civil EngineeringComputer skills (MS office)5 years experience in Permanent way MaintenanceGeneral knowledge of Rail Operation Procedures (GOI/GOR)Knowledge of Bridge inspection and maintenance proceduresGeneral knowledge in ConstructionAbility to read and interpret technical drawingsSection: 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 sciences3 years experience in a busy manufacturing environmentTeam player and have good interpersonal and communication skillsStrong academic recommendation and/or strong recommendation required from immediate supervisor/mentor demonstrating the value that the incumbent has added to the business 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 experienceDegree 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 advantageGood 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.Applications are strictly online. Please access following link for application details:

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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.

Re-Advertisement-Kenya Shippers’ Council (KSC) Call for Proposals

The Kenya Shippers’ Council (KSC) is a business membership organization that advocates for the interests of cargo owners (importers and exporters) in the region, on policy, regulatory and operational issues in transport and logistics.

The Council aims to address four key issues that characterize trade facilitation in Kenya and the region:- 

• High and uncompetitive transport and logistics costs despite the global demands for rapid and timely delivery of goods.
• The lack of a unified voice of the shippers and the enormous gains that can be achieved.
• Recognition that trade liberalization and regional integration can only be realized if trade facilitation logistics and related challenges are effectively addressed.
• Integrity and reliability of supply chain systems and cargo interventions.

The Council is in the process of developing best practices in transport and logistics and becoming a one-stop centre for all documentation on trade policies, regulations and procedures. In this line, the KSC is calling for submission of proposals to provide the following services: 

1. Develop a Logistics Performance Survey Index (LPI) for the East African Region
2. Analyze the Economic benefits of implementing the Maritime Regulations of the Merchant Shipping Act of 2009
3. Provision of IT equipment
4. Develop a Membership Recruitment and Retention Strategy for Kenya Shippers Council
5. Short Term Public Relations Consultancy Services
6. Research Assistants

For more information and guidelines on each of the above consultancies,visit 

www.kenyanshippers.org

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C & F Shipping Assistants Jobs in Mombasa Kenya

A Company based in Mombasa is looking for experienced qualified persons to fill the positions of C & F Shipping Assistants.

Responsibilities:

• Processing of Export/Import documents in accordance to the laws of the country, the organization’s policies and procedure, and ensure compliance with all relevant local and international laws.
• Make shipping applications to the shipping lines
• Accurate confirmation of draft bills of lading with the shipping lines
• Preparation and sourcing of third party documents, e.g. certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, health certificates, e.t.c.
• Generate shipping reports and sending them to the customers
• Accurate declaration of customs entries on Simba system for Import and export consignments.
• Preparation and passing of tea board documents
• Proper record keeping of all documents prepared
• Obtain customs release for both export/import consignments.
• Manage port ledger account and maintain records.
• Preparation of documents for clearance of trucks at border points.
• Managing and making optimum use of the Customs Security Bonds that we have.
• Processing custom bonds and initiating cancellations.
• Following up on correspondence between various statutory bodies and the company, e.g. KRA, KEBS, KEPHIS, KPA etc.
• Processing of licensing applications for warehouses and customs agency licence.
• Processing certification of customs entries and sending them to customers.
• Resolving customs entry issues.

Skills/Requirements:

• Diploma in International Freight Forwarding and Warehousing.
• Minimum of 3 years forwarding & operations experience in a busy office.
• Knowledge and understanding of the maritime industry.
• Experience in customer relationship management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly telephone skills with both internal and external contacts.
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft applications (Excel/Word).
• Good analytical and decision making skills.
• Ability to work long hours especially in the field.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Keen eye for detail
• Those with the East African Customs & Freight Forwarding Practice certificate will have an added advantage.

The Candidate:

• Strong Interpersonal skills, Effective leadership skills, Good team player
• Must be analytical, accurate and deadline driven individual
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• Passion for excellence and compliance
• Self-motivated, high energy with strong ability to deliver results.
• Original, Strategic and Independent thinker

Suitable candidates should submit an up to date CV and their letters of application.

Three referees and personal contacts.

DN/A 893
P O Box 90403-80100,
Mombasa.

Not later than Monday 28th February, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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