Head of Security.

Our client, a Sports Club in Nairobi, is looking for a Head of Security. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing all appropriate risk management strategies related to the safety and security, and the protection of assets in mission. Specifically responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all security operations in support of staff and activities.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Work closely with corporate executives, business managers, audit and legal counsel.      

·         Develop, implement and manage the overall enterprise process for security strategy.

·         Develop and implement policies, standards and guidelines related to corporate security.

·         Oversee the continuous monitoring and protection of facilities, personnel and information systems.

·         Serve as the enterprise focal point for security incident response planning and execution.

·         Define and implement ongoing Risk Assessment programs.

·         Establish and monitor formal certification programs.

·         Assist in the review of applications and/or technology environments.

·         Oversee the development of a corporate security awareness and training program.

·         Manage security.

Qualifications:

·         Solid military or police academy qualifications with a focus on security.

·         At least 7 years of experience in security operations and information management.

·         Proven operational unit or sub-unit command, staff and leadership experience.

·         Fluency in written and spoken English

·         Second language ability in the language of the mission area will be an asset

·         Ability to address publicly small and large groups of people

·         Excellent skills in information collection and analysis

·         Excellent planning, communication and organisational skills

·         High degree of responsibility, initiative, alertness and physical fitness

·         High standard of computer literacy and an excellent knowledge of security information related liaison and analysis

Monthly gross salary:  Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

Deadline: 15^th of February 2017    

     

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2kF8q2L

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately, high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Africa Market Development Manager

Our client, an Authoritative Risk Management and Corporate Security Company are looking to recruit The Africa Market Development Manager. The successfully candidate will be responsible for developing business in four of their Africa division. He/ she MUST have a strong international  military and sale background with relevant experience working in Africa. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect for potential leads and clients and convert in to new business.
• Plan/perform meeting with the Senior Africa Market Development Manager.
• Work alongside the Company Business Development team to ensure unity within the company.
• Participate in pitching and pricing solutions.
• Plan and write proposal for relevant clients.
• Forecast sales targets and record activities on CRM system.

Qualification:

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have a strong business development background.
• Must demonstrate excellent working skills in Africa.
• Knowledge of French or Swahili is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Genuine interest in development of Africa.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 500,000/= (Approx. 5,000 USD) plus commissions 

Deadline: 1st August 2016  
        
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/29zeEIv 
  
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Regional Finance Director

Our client, a dynamic International Protective Service is looking to fill the position of a Finance Director. The successful candidate MUST have International experience working in the security and defence sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial integration.
• Ensure compliance with all financial statutory reporting requirements in the appropriate jurisdictions.
• Effectively lead and direct the Finance teams across each operational countries and regional units.
• Implementing and maintaining the CoA as well as P&L and Balance Sheet formats across all legal East Africa entities.
• Preparation, analysis and reconciliation of monthly books of account and GL for the Africa corporate and regional reporting units.
• Manage bank accounts (opening / closing, new deposits, transfers etc.)
• Manage weekly cash flow reports.
• Prepare consolidated monthly and ad hoc reports for all East Africa legal entities to be sent to Parent Company.
• Manage the preparation and reporting of annual and quarterly budgets as well as reforecasting.
• Discuss and analyse actual vs budget variances with Regional Directors as well as internal senior management.
• Liaise directly with the auditors and prepare information as requested from Parent Company auditors.
• Work closely with the VP Finance and assist with any ad hoc duties as required.
• Payroll.

Qualification:

• Must demonstrate detailed financial awareness at senior leadership level including East Africa.
• Must have CPA/ACCA qualification.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a fast paced environment.
• Candidates with experience in the security and defense sector would have an add advantage.
• Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit and loss and added value.
• Manages time effectively.
• Works in an ethical manner, is systematic, methodical and orderly.
• Demonstrates ability to motivate teams to produce quality output within strict timeframes.
• Ability to work and interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Monthly gross salary: Competitive remuneration depending on skills and experience.

Deadline: 1st August 2016      
    
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2a90Ips 

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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SECURITY OFFICER

SECURITY OFFICER (6 months contract)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

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Regional Finance Manager

Our client an International Security Company is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager. The job entails financial reporting, control and administration functions in East Africa, plus responsibility for the flow of financial information to the Africa Regional Director and the various Boards and investors. She/he will be required to manage the financial function from Nairobi, overseeing the finance teams and their operations across the region – primarily South Sudan and Kenya.

Key Responsibilities;

• Direct responsibility for the regional finance function and with functional responsibility.
• Provide effective, timely, well-analysed management accounts.
• Manage cash requirements of the regional entities on a daily basis.
• Oversee the maintenance, development and implementation of sound financial systems.
• Manage the production of statutory accounts and other reports required.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations in South Sudan, Kenya and Somalia.
• Assist the Africa Regional Director with HR requirements.

Qualifications;

• Must be an experienced Finance professional with Finance Degree.
• Previous experience and knowledge of managing the finance function, ideally in an emerging market.
• International experience preferable.
• Demonstrable skills in terms of business planning, budgeting and effective cost control, with tax.
• Effective communicator with excellent persuasive and interpersonal skills.
• Must be comfortable with travel within East Africa.
• Must have experience working in Kenya, Sudan and Somalia.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.600,000/= (Approx. 6,000 USD)

Deadline: 20th January 2016

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1J0mkDC

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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

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Security Officer

Security Officer 

Grade III/IV

Qualifications

• Form IV Certificate Division IV or KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) or equivalent and above
• At least over three (3) years relevant work experience
• Served in the discipline force or has over three (3) months security training
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct

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Coordinator, Manager, Operator, Clerk Jobs at G4S

G4S is the world’s leading international security solutions group, which specializes in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S has operations in more than 125 countries and 657,000 employees.

In Africa, G4S is the largest private employer, with 110 000 employees in over 29 countries across the continent. G4S Kenya has a workforce of about 15,000 spread across all the major urban centres in the country.

At G4S Kenya, we place great value on attracting and retaining the best people at all levels, to ensure the continued success of the organization. 

As a result of continued growth and in order to position ourselves for sustainability of our number one position in the provision of Security Solutions, we wish to appoint qualified individuals into the following positions:-

1. Operations Manager - Logistics
2. Team Leader - Customer Service
3. Asst. Operations Manager - Bank Service
4. Asst. Operations Manager - Mail Room Service
5. Operations Coordinator
6. Warehouse Coordinator
7. Control Room Operator
8. Revenue Clerk

The ideal candidate in all instances shall be individuals who have a proven track record in their area of expertise, preferably in the commercial sector. 

Full details of these roles and other career opportunities with G4S are available on our online careers hub.

To apply online, go to www.africajobs.g4s.com. 

G4S offers a competitive market related salary.

The closing date for receiving applications is 26th October 2015.

Any further enquiries may be addressed to:

Resourcing Manager
G4S Kenya Limited
P. O. Box 30242 – 00100 GPO

Nairobi.

Tel: +254-20-6982000

Mobile: 0722 314 392/0733 873 494

G4S Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality. 

Those who attempt to canvass will be disqualified from the process.

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General Manager- Security

Our client, a well established company in Construction and Security Solutions is looking to fill the position of a General Manager. The successful candidate MUST have at least 10 years’ experience in senior level management with strong financial skills.

Key Responsibilities;

• Responsible for daily management and operations.
• Manage workshop activities and production.
• Ensure optimum use of the vehicle fleet.
• Oversee vehicles, their condition and their movements and replacement.
• Manage indirectly all site operations both in and out of the country.
• Manage all financials, budgets forecasts and credit controls.
• Ensuring the company’s control systems are effective at all times.
• Ensuring the Admin & Operations Managers are competent & in control.
• Oversee Human Resource Management indirectly through the Admin Manager.
• Optimum use & development of the Pastel accounting system.
• Coordinate project activities with regulatory bodies.
• Ensure all staff has signed health & safety contracts.
• Conduct training needs assessment and ensure all staff are trained.

Qualifications;

• Must have held senior level management position for more than 10 years.
• Must have a technical degree in civil, mechanical or electrical Engineering.
• Masters degree in business administration is an added advantage.
• Must be a strong leader with people management skills.
• Must be a strategic planner.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 350,000 /= (Approx. 3,500 USD)

Deadline:  25th October 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1VrXT1Y 

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes  of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

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

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Supervisors / Riders (4 Posts), Drivers (3 Posts) Security Back Up Crews (15 Posts) and Dogs Handlers (4 Posts)

A security firm with Head Office at Nakuru and branches in major towns in Kenya i.e. Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Kakamega and Nyeri is seeking to fill the below vacancies:

Supervisors / Riders

4 Posts

 

Major Duties & Responsibilities:-

• Disciplining guards and recommend for refresher trainings as deemed fit
• Carry out inspection on guards and allocated assignments and update Operation Manager. 
• Advice management on emerging security developments at your area of operations.
• Ensure guards report on time in full smart, neat and tidy uniforms.
• Keep record of attendance and ensure they provide effective services.

Job Requirements

• Form IV certificate or above
• Hold a clean and valid class BCEFG driving/Riding License
• Must speak English fluently
• 5 years and above experience in commercial security operations
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Knowledge of other security trainings and operations will be an added advantage
• Requires to have a good sense of direction and be able to make their way around
• Be a person of High Integrity and Honesty
• Requires excellent organizational ability to set priorities, organize work and multi-task
• NYS or Ex-Police candidates will have an added advantage

Drivers 

3 Posts

Overall Job Purpose: Be responsible for the safety of company vehicles, to ferry security personnel to and from various destinations and maintain the relevant documentation for all trips made.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to Security Alarms whenever required in a team of Back-up crews.
• Record all movements, fuel, and maintenance report into the company vehicle in the Log book.
• Carry out a pre start safety check on the company car allocated and confirm that the vehicle is roadworthy and fill in a vehicle prestart safety inspection checklist and report any defects to management.
• Ensure that the company vehicle allocated is always clean and roadworthy.
• Report any incident or accident that may occur immediately
• Abide by the guidelines of the Standard Operating Procedures for Company Motor vehicles
• Assist to ensure all company vehicle insurances are on cover whenever they fall due.
• Make petty purchases for office supplies as requested from time to time.
• Make deliveries on behalf of the company to various clients and business partners.
• Maintain a maintenance service schedule for all company vehicles and ensure they are serviced within agreed mileage reading.

Job Requirements

• A Minimum of KCSE certificate, post high school qualification will be an added advantage
• Hold a clean and valid class BCE driving License
• Certificate of good Conduct
• Mechanical experience to detect any problems with the vehicle will be an added advantage

Security Back Up Crews

15 Posts

Major Duties & Responsibilities:-

• Respond to all emergency cases that pertains security operations
• Carryout regular patrols on foot, both inside and outside the premises, looking for suspicious or potentially dangerous behavior.
• Patrol in a backup vehicle and report any irregularities to relevant bodies/personnel.

Job Requirements

• Form IV certificate
• 3 years and above experience in relevant field
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Height of 5.8' and above
• Security trainings, First Aid and Fire Marshal will be an added advantage

Dogs Handlers

4 Posts

 

Major Duties & Responsibilities:-

• Dogs grooming
• Feeding
• Training
• Carryout regular patrols on foot, both inside and outside the assigned location, looking for suspicious or potentially dangerous behavior while handling a dog.
• Keep an OB of anything unusual particularly on health records.

Job Requirements

• Form IV certificate
• Certificate in dogs handling.
• 3 years experience in relevant field
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Height of 5.8' and above
• Knowledge of other security trainings and operations will be an added advantage

General Job Requirements

• Form IV certificate
• Valid original certificate of Good Conduct with copy of original finger prints must be filed on application (validity 6 months).
• Physically & medically fit
• Must be a Kenyan citizen Age between 22 - 50yrs
• Height of 5.8' and above for men and 5.5' and above for ladies
• Must speak, read, and write English language
• 2-colored current passport size photographs.
• At least 2 reference letters and their photocopy of IDs plus their contacts to introduce you.
• NSSF Card.
• NHIF Card
• KRA PIN Card
• Letter from previous employer if any
• Application letter for employment(Hand written)
• Recommendation letter from your rural area chief and/or of your current residence.
• NYS, EX- Military/police or trained guards will have an added advantage.

Interested applicants are requested to quote the job title in the subject line when applying and submit an updated CV with cover letter to: topharm@gmail.com  by Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 1700 hrs.

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Security Supervisors (4 POSITIONS) (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya June 2014)

Title: Security Supervisors (4 POSITIONS)

Kenya Fluorspar Company, based in the Kerio Valley, is a progressive and well established private corporate entity involved in Mining. The Company invites applications from qualified persons for the position of:-

Duties/tasks/Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Human Resource Manager
• Reporting any violation of security regulations by staff.
• Investigating accidents / Incidents.
• General Supervision of Company security guards in line with company policies
• Identifying any potential risks / dangers and recommending corrective measures
• Maintaining records and preparing reports on daily, weekly and monthly security activities.
• Must be between 30 – 40 years of age
• Proven track record of good performance and with a minimum of form 4 C+ qualification
• Must have undergone some security training
• Those who have previously worked and honourably discharged from Kenya Police( Regular) will have an added advantage
• Must be able to drive, Possess a valid driving license and certificate of good conduct

All applications with detailed CVs and copies of certificates must reach the undersigned on or before 24th June, 2014 through e-mail: security@kenyafluorspar.co.ke.

Ensure you use “Security Supervisor” on the subject line of the email.

Managing Director

Kenya Fluorspar Company,

Private Bag

Eldoret

KENYA FLUORSPAR COMPANY LTD

KIMWARER, KERIO VALLEY

P O PRIVATE BAG, ELDORET

Mobile: 0722208571/0722208569

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Chief Security Officer (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Chief Security Officer

A Large Scale Farm seeks to employ a Chief Accountant and a Chief Security Officer. Reporting to the General Manager, the positions will be based at the farm.

Chief Security Officer

In charge all security operations within the farm and supervision of security staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must have worked with the disciplined forces with a clean discharge letter.
• Minimum age 40 yrs.
• Minimum education-Form four certificate.
• Excellent management, organizational, communication and good interpersonal skills.

If you are qualified and up to the challenge send your Resume and Cover Letter to

The General Manager

P.O Box 47259-00100

Nairobi

to reach him by 18th April 2014.

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Alarm Security Technician (Kenyan Jobs, Jobs in Kenya April 2014)

Title: Alarm Security Technician 

Our client, a well established, dynamic company in the Construction and Security Installations service industry is looking to recruit an Alarm Security Technician.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review installation orders, gathering equipment, supplies and tools.
• Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, and all security features in order to ensure proper functioning, and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine installation procedures.
• Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
• Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation and prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.

Qualifications:

• Must have a technical diploma or a certificate.
• Must have a minimum 2-3 years experience servicing and installing CCTV, access control, alarms and fire systems required.
• Candidate with programming skills will have an added advantage.
• Personal Attributes:
• Excellent communication skills.
• Problem-solving.
• Must have high level of integrity.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.60,000 – 70,000/= depending on experience

Deadline: 20thApril 2014

Applications:

Send your up to date CV to:  hr@summitrecruitment-kenya.com

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.

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****

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