Kenfreight East Africa Limited started out in the 1970s in Mombasa, Kenya, as the inland logistics agent for MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), a core business which we still perform and have grown with supermarkets, large manufacturers and commodity traders as our core clientele. Recently we have grown to be one of the biggest project forwarders in East Africa.
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Oversee the group’s in-house ERP systems in the region
Driving the information systems agenda of the group especially as regards to adoption of new technologies
Reviewing all business processes in collaboration with all departmental heads, making sure that they are as lean as possible and where need be craft alternative process flows
Project ownership for all new IS projects, overseeing the process analysis and design, gap analysis, functional system design and specifications, system configuration, development of systems tests and procedures, parallel runs as well as keeping the project documentation
Providing key decision support, monitoring risks and involvement in creating the mitigation plans
Ensuring that ITGS meet the standard IS audit and best practice requirements in the region
Complementing finance decisions that aim at revenue optimization and costs reduction
Qualifications and skills
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering Information Systems, or a related field.
Professional ICT qualifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CCNA or other equivalent and recognized qualifications
Excellent practical experience in Computer Systems, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, Dynamics NAV, Office 365-Suite, Telephone systems.
4-years of experience working in IT operations
Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
Excellent Project Management skills and strong ability to prioritize
A firm grasp on IT infrastructure and ICT best practices.