Our client is one of the leading ISO 9001:2008 certified Security and Logistics Services provider. Since its inception, over 28 years ago, the company has been making considerable strides in the market. This has been driven by their focus areas that encampass customer centred approaches for efficient service delivery to the clients.Vacancy: Transport Officer

Job Purpose: Reporting to Head of Operations, Transport Officer will coordinate, prioritize and schedule fleet movement, inspection, repairs and maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitate the inspection of the Company fleet at the Government Inspection Unit and carry out internal vehicle inspections.Prepare monthly duty rooster for drivers /riders in liaison with Head of Operations. Monitor the company vehicles movement, usage and fuel uptake levels.Ensure all drivers bear the appropriate documentation i.e. licenses, identification cards and permits.Work closely with the insurance companies in the event accidents occur and ensure proper documentation is filled.  Follow up with Traffic Police whenever Company vehicles are involved in accidents.Develop a service schedule for company vehicles and liaise with external garages whenever a company vehicle requires services. Arrange for the renewal for vehicle insurance. Diploma or Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics / Automotive Engineering from a recognized University. 5 years working experience in a busy transport department.Fleet management  and engineering backgroundDemonstrated strong people skills Strong planning and organizing skills.Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees to:

Adept Systems

P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Closing date: Wednesday 10th December 2014

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Please note that we do not charge fees for receiving or processing job applications.

Our client, an international company is looking for a Transport Manager. He/she must have strong leadership and negotiation skills. The successful candidate should have excellent knowledge of Kenyan geography and must be good in route planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of drivers.Organization and control of processes of sending and delivery of the products from warehouse to the clients.Ensuring that all the company’s vehicles are in good condition.Providing organization deliveries.Perform inspection of all the vehicles for the company.Report writingMust have a degree/higher diploma in logistics.Experience in FMCG.Must have Mechanical skillsMinimum of 7 years experience as a transport manager.Good recommendations from last employers.Good time keeper.Education: Bachelors degree
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nairobi,Kenya
Career Level: Mid Level (7+ years experience)
Salary: Monthly gross salary: KShs 100,000 - 150,000/= (Approx. 1,176 - 1,764) depending on experience

Applications

Please send your up to date CV to: hospitality@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in.

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job.

Kirinyaga County Public Service Board
The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions pursuant to the constitution of Kenya article 176 and the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.
 Mechanical and Transport OfficerEnsure effective preventive maintenance of county fleet.Prepare and manage fleet records.Ensure optimal and economical allocation of vehicle and plant to departments.Ensure the efficient scheduling of vehicle movement.Adopt new fleet management technologies.Ensure effective deployment of drivers and plant operators.Monitor and manage fuel consumption.Manage outsourced transport services.Ensure effective management of public transport.Possess a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering from a recognized University.Should have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a minimum of two years in logistics management.Excellent interpersonal communications, feedback and analytical skills and must be computer literate.Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010 and is not disqualified for appointment to office by County Government Act or any other law.Important information to all candidatesOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Terms of service contract or permanentShortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their National Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials.All interested candidates should satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution including the following clearances:Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)A tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)A certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)Certificate of clearance from any of the Credit References Bureaus (CRB)All applications should reach the Secretary on or before 20th June, 2014 at 5.00pm.
Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability are particularly encouraged to apply. Canvasing will lead to disqualification.All written applications, CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Kirinyaga County Public Service Board,
Office of the Governor,
P.O. Box 260-10304,
Kutus.
Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the Kirinyaga County Public Service Board offices, Kirinyaga County Government Head Quarters, Kutus.

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Save the Children International, Somalia / Somaliland Program Office is inviting interested vendors to submit bids for the below items, tender ref: SCI-SOM-2014/002
1. Customs Handling in Nairobi

2. Local transport within Nairobi Environment
3. Freight Forwarding services from Nairobi, Kenya to locations in Somali, Somaliland and Puntland
4. Road Transport from Nairobi to Dobley in Somalia South
Detailed technical specifications are included in the tender documents.
All eligible bidders with operations in Kenya can request for tender documents by sending an email quoting the above tender reference clearly stated in the subject box, to: somalia.procurement@savethechildren.org
Tender closing date is 20th May 2014. All completed bids, should be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to The Tender Committee at the below address. The envelope should indicate the ITT reference number, but have no other details relating to the bid.
Tender Committee,
Save the Children International, Somali/Somaliland Program
Matundu close, off school lane,
Westland’s, Nairobi,
Kenya
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

We are one of the largest providers of transport solutions in the East African Region and a franchise holder of the best known motor vehicle brands. We seek to recruit well qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following position in our organization;Based in one of our Branches, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the overall performance and management of the Branch with key focus on ensuring that it contributes to the overall profitability of the Group. This entails providing vehicle sales, parts and service to the customers by delivering superior and timely customers service.
 Coordinate the operations of all Departments in the Branch to ensure efficiency.Ensure that the Branch meets its budgeted targets and yields profitability for the Group.Be the principal marketing officer of the Branch and to ensure that the Branch achieves its set targets at all times.Increase market share for the Company’s motor franchises in the region.Formulate, recommend and implement strategies to enhance the Branch performance.Liaise with the principle customers to identify suitable products for the markets and recommend the same to management.Assess the market and competitive position of company franchises and advice management appropriately.Effectively and efficiently manage the Branch resources.Handle all public relations issues pertaining to the BranchTrain, develop, appraise and motivate staff to achieve high performance.Conduct market awareness exercises, promotions and displays for the Company’s products..Produce monthly branch performance reports.Prepare branch annual budgets.Ensures security of Branch premises and stock.Grow business at the Branch and region.University degree preferably Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing.Diploma in Sales & MarketingManagement & Leadership TrainingComputer LiterateA minimum of 7 years relevant experience in the Motor related industry.The ideal candidate must have demonstrable flair for people management, vehicle sales and business.Applicant with NO Motor Vehicle Industry Experience will not be considered.Attractive packages will be negotiated with the selected candidates
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5th April, 2013
Applicants should send their applications to:
DNA1470,
P.O Box 49010, 00100
GPO, Nairobi

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