Simba Corporation Limited Careers

Purpose:

Nairobi Street Kitchen is a thrilling street-food market-style experience where you can stroll through global food and drink offerings, shop from pop-up shops, or indulge your senses with our hosted live bands & DJs and thoughtfully curated local art murals.

We are looking for a driven Sales Executive to take part in the exciting journey of growth for this brand. Reporting to the GM, this position will be responsible for the achievement of the prescribed sales targets driven by prospecting and excellence in customer service

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and establishing a strong relationship with the customers.
• Actively prospecting for leads and generating sales to achieve targets.
• Identifying new clients and building strong relationships and networks in all industries.
• Taking part in promotional activities and events to build the brand and enhance customer loyalty.
• Engage with potential customers and secure meetings/events/deals.
• Compiling reports of prospective clients to monitor and provide leads for additional business.
• Maintain customer database for feedback and proper handling of customers.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Required qualifications and experience

• Minimum of a Diploma in Sales and Marketing or other related courses.
• At least 2 years of experience in sales in the hospitality industry.
• Must have a valid driving license.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bonus: Well connect with corporates and event agencies

Method of Application

Applicants should forward their applications to [email protected] on or before COB 05/01/2023. Applicants should indicate the job title in the subject line of their email. 

Purpose:

As a key member of the HR function, the Human Resources Officer shall work with the respective team members to drive the HR strategy and ensure key deliverables are met at functional level. The job holder shall offer end to end business support in the assigned business units including advisory, consultative, and administrative services on HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with respective HoDs to drive high performance culture through entrenchment of performance management initiatives in the organization.
• Work with business heads throughout the performance management cycle to offer guidance on setting of KPIs, reviews, training, and reporting.
• Support business units in reward and recognition activities to boost productivity and entrenchment of performance management.
• In collaboration with business heads, identify training needs and ensure they are incorporated in the annual learning development calendar.
• Follow up with business units to ensure continuous learning and development is taking place throughout the year.
• In line with manpower plans, ensure recruitment takes place within specified timeframes and following laid down recruitment procedures.
• Ensure successful onboarding and integration of new hires in line with the employee experience mandate and undertake periodic surveys to measure satisfaction.
• Handle employee relations tasks in assigned business units ranging from grievances, disciplinary, leave administration, engagement sessions and exit management.
• Update all employee data on HRIS, run periodic reports and prepare HR analytics reports where required.
• Support strategic initiatives such as talent management framework, succession planning and development of competency framework for employees.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Human Resources or relevant field from a recognized institution. A member of IHRM Kenya.

Experience

• 4 years of relevant working experience, with two years in an organization of similar size and complexity. 

Attributes

• Technical skills with a focus on performance management, recruitment, and selection, learning and development, competency framework, & HR Analytics
• Good knowledge of employment/labour laws
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems 
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach

Method of Application

Applicants should forward their applications to [email protected] on or before COB 31/12/2022. Applicants should indicate the job title in the subject line of their email. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, and implement a solid security strategic plan
• Collaborating with department managers to determine security needs
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure delivery of quality security services.
• Manage relationships with security service providers and supervise outsourced security personnel
• Gathering security intelligence and implement preventive measures
• Developing work schedules, allocating tasks, and monitoring the performance of the outsourced security personnel
• Coordinating responses to emergencies and alarms, as well as compiling incident reports
• Preparing surveillance equipment maintenance schedules and facilitating repairs in a timely manner.
• Keeping abreast of new technologies and advancements in security services
• Build, establish and maintain a network of contacts with government law enforcement agencies
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and security industry regulations
• Manage the operations of all security systems and infrastructure within the premises.
• Conduct investigations, audits, and security inspections, resolve issues, and document all security-related incidents within the premises and submit appropriate reports in a
  timely manner.
• Facilitate training programs for departments, staff, and outsourced security teams regarding public safety and other regulatory requirements, revise and improve training where necessary.
• Provide technical support in security/risk assessments, security plan development, crisis, and contingency planning
• Develop and update business continuity plans, and crisis management plans in accordance with best practices and ensure their implementation
• Provide advice and counsel to the management on matters of safety and security relating to employee and property
• Develop and implement emergency procedures

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Security Studies or a related field

Experience

• In-depth knowledge of security procedures & surveillance systems
• Knowledge of security industry regulations
• Ability to coordinate responses to security breaches and threats
• Experience in handling emergencies
• Minimum five years of working experience in security operations and with a minimum of 3 years in management position preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Police or Military Training desirable
• Extensive experience in proactive and preventive security

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to carry out risk assessments & investigations

Purpose:

The Technical trainer will be responsible to carry out technical and product training for aftersales (service and parts) and sales personnel to ensure adequate technical knowledge is acquired by all.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and Conduct Product and Technical Training for Aftersales and Sales Department as and when required.
• Carry out the yearly planned Technical Activities as per the laid down calendar.
• Carryout Training effectiveness assessment
• Supervise Diploma Students under Simba Corp Training Program.
• Carry out Training at Branch and Dealer Level as and when requested.
• Ensure Adequate training on Diagnosis is conducted for all Technicians/Supervisors.
• any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Diploma in Automotive/ Mechanical engineering or related field.
• Pedagogical Training – Diploma in Technical Education (KTTC).

Experience

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Training – Technical Area.
• Experience in the Automotive Industry

Skills

• Sound Knowledge of Automotive Engineering.
• Good organization and coordination skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good Technical Teaching skills.
• Good Supervisory skills.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications.

Method of Application

Applicants should forward their applications to [email protected] on or before COB 10/3/2022. Applicants should indicate the job title in the subject line of their email. 

Purpose:

Responsible for bodywork on the vehicle and required to strip, repair, replace, fit and adjust body panels after accident damage or modification. This includes repairing body panels, refitting components, testing electrical circuits after reassembly, and checking body electricals and management systems and components.

Primary Responsibilities

• Repairing damage to metal, plastic, and fiberglass panels with relevant fillers.
• Determining damage and recommended repair procedure.
• Removing damaged panels & fixing dents.
• Carry out oxy acetylene welding, thermal cutting, and thermal heating procedures.
• Carry out manual arc welding procedures.
• Carry out gas metal arc (MIG) welding procedures
• Carry out spot welding procedures.
• Remove and refit mechanical and electrical components.
• Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of O- level certificate.
• Government Grade Test 1 Fitter and above.
• Driver’s License – Heavy Commercial Vehicles.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Positive attitude.
• Team player.
• Maintain a high level of personal integrity and reliability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand the brand guidelines, visual identity, and communication guidelines for each brand.
• Identify new opportunities that can be used to leverage marketing efforts.
• Effectively represent the company and its values to all internal and external holders
• Manage Nairobi Street Kitchen’s social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) which includes responding to and moderating comments, direct messages, and all other activities in respect of Nairobi Street Kitchen’s Social Media Platforms;
• Engage in content marketing and distribution of content across social media platforms, including community management to ensure consistent engagement and response with Nairobi Street Kitchen’s audience across all its owned social media platforms.
• Create monthly content plans for Nairobi Street Kitchen’s Social Media Platforms
• Align a monthly campaign strategy with the support of the Senior Brand Executive.
• Monitor campaign response/measure success of each campaign and make recommendations to immediate supervisor and put into place agreed follow-up actions.
• In-person meetings once a week with the Senior Brand Executive and General Manager, Operations – Hospitality to provide check-ins on the current strategy, plan for growth, and brainstorm new ideas.
• Craft outreach strategies, creating multiple press angles for different press demographics in relation to digital PR;
• Identify publishers through social media/link analysis, use of journalist databases, real engagement with online communities, and attending industry events as the NSK representative;
• Create and provide monthly reports in respect of the digital strategy and social media platforms.
• Assist in creating monthly content such as pictures and videos for the purposes of marketing Nairobi Street Kitchen
• Carry out online media buying, campaign optimization & Ads management for Nairobi Street Kitchen’s Social Media Platforms (Facebook & Instagram ads) such as creating ads, carrying out ad placements and publicizing and promoting Nairobi Street Kitchen on its Social Media Platforms, and driving traffic to the pages
• Regularly send out e-newsletters twice (2) a month to the Nairobi Street Kitchen’s database using Mailchimp
• Write informative & intriguing articles for Nairobi Street Kitchen’s blog, Humans of NSK platform, and for PR purposes.
• Offer marketing support to all brands hospitality brands i.e Uva Wines, Acacia Premier, Fika, and Nairobi Street Kitchen.
• Any other related duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or other relevant field required

Professional Memberships

• Professional certification from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and/or The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in Marketing preferably in Hospitality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compliance Management
• Review all relevant statutory laws and regulations applicable to the Company and ensure compliance in line with best practices.
• Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that all regulatory permits, licenses, and approvals remain current and appropriate for business needs.
• Continual compliance risk assessment of company practices and ensure update of internal policies and procedures, compliance training, and protocols, as required.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives with regular reports and recommendations on initiatives to the Line Manager.
• Provide reporting with respect to regulatory requirements and developments.
• Develop compliance checklists and prepare compliance reports, as and when due.
• Inform the Internal Audit unit of any findings as regards non-compliance that may require investigation.
• Participate in Business Process Re-engineering exercises to ensure adequate controls therein.
• Carry out a review of SLA Manuals to ensure applicable regulatory laws are incorporated.
• Preparation of compliance documentation with relevant constitutive documents for statutory, legal, and regulatory purposes.
• Work with Legal Manager in the development and implementation of annual training and communications calendar focused on effective compliance.
• Review contracts, legal documents, and key business relationships and ensure compliance by the Company with agreed terms.
• Monitoring of the Kenya Gazette and other regulatory publications on matters affecting the business with regular reports to the Legal manager and communication to the Business.
• Undertake business partner due diligence with reports on any material risks.
• Registration of business-critical brand names and other IPRs.

Advisory

• Provide accurate and timely legal advice and guidance on various matters affecting the Company relating to amongst others, obligations, rights, risks, labor and employment, and regulatory developments in order to limit legal exposure for the Organization.
• Carry out research on various legal issues and questions as they may arise.
• Contracts, Leases, and Other Legal Documents Management
• Negotiation, drafting, review, and execution of legal documents (contracts, non-disclosure agreements, MoUs, term papers, leases, licenses, etc).
• Ensure all legal agreements and contracts entered by the Organisation are legally sound and minimize risks and other exposure.
• Report to Line Manager on contract status, legal risks, and business terms of various deals.
• Maintain a record of all contracts and develop a compliance matrix for the agreements.
• Lead discussions on renewal and/or variation of terms, and implementation in liaison with end-users.
• Liaise with external counsel to ensure engrossment, execution, and registration of all leases and licenses.
• End-to-end management of legal documents including execution, dating, signing off and ensuring safe custody.
• Maintain, monitor, and update the index of all legal documents and files to ensure the integrity of legal files, contracts, and records management and archiving system.

Litigation

• Primary contact person for all motor-related litigation.
• Receive court documents, and open, and maintain files for motor vehicle litigation.
• Liaise with Leasing and AFMS in preparing briefs, issuing instructions, providing statements and documentation to insurer, and ensuring court attendance by witnesses.
• Maintain and update litigation status reports.
• Respond to queries and issues raised by the insurer and external counsel on litigation.
• Court attendance as required.
• Maintain an updated schedule of all litigious matters.
• Maintain a diary of all litigation and liaise with external counsel in getting the updates, ensure pre-trial briefings, and ensure court attendance by witnesses.
• Maintain and update litigation status report for all litigation involving the business
   

Stakeholder Management.

• Establish working contacts with legal service providers, and regulatory and governmental bodies such as Business Registration Service, Lands Ministry, Competition Authority, Communication Authority, County Governments, NTSA, and Kenya Police Service.
• Manage external relationships and legal partners as they relate to the role.
• Ensure service levels agreed with internal customers are met and maintained.
• Continuously monitor and review agreed service levels with external counsel with monthly reports to GM Legal, Compliance, and HR with recommendations on improvements.

Professional Membership Coordination

• Coordinate Law Society Kenya training calendar, Membership, and Library Cards for the Legal Team.
• Coordinate monthly subscriptions to and circulation of Kenya Gazette and KIPI Journal.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelors in Law Degree from a recognized University.
• Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.

Professional Qualifications

• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Current practicing certificate.

Work Experience

• 1-3 years experience in a busy legal environment.

Deadline: 06 June 2022

Key Responsibilities

• Identify sales opportunities for Ashok Leyland Brand
• Build and maintain long client relationships with new and existing businesses.
• Work and coordinate with other departments to ensure quality services required by customers are delivered.
• Ensure that prospects are well managed and maintained throughout their life span.
• Ensure that all procedures and documentation pertaining to any sales are duly completed.
• Maintain an awareness of local market competition conditions and industry trends.
• Visit prospects for unit sales.
• Answer all phone calls and give out information as dictated by policy/procedure.

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of a Diploma in Sales and Marketing or another related course.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in automotive sales experience preferably Heavy Commercial Vehicles

Deadline: 27th May 2022