Current Opportunities at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Job Purpose:

• We are actively seeking a passionate Field Sales Executive with a proven track record in the hardware industry to join our dynamic sales team. The Field Sales Executive will play a pivotal role in identifying and pursuing new sales prospects, skillfully negotiating deals, ensuring utmost customer satisfaction, conducting sales visits, and consistently achieving set sales targets.
• To excel in this role, the ideal candidate must be a self-motivated and inspired self-starter capable of driving substantial sales growth. Ultimately, a top-tier sales executive should possess the ability to establish strong rapport with customers and successfully close sales.

Responsibilities:

• Achieving sales objectives and formulating effective sales strategies.
• Conducting thorough prospect research and proactively generating leads.
• Engaging potential customers through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Expertly addressing customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
• Preparing and promptly delivering quotes and proposals.
• Meeting daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets with dedication.
• Actively participating in collaborative sales team meetings.

Requirements:

• A degree or diploma in Business Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience within the construction industry, with a focus on Paints, Ceramics, Tiles, Electrical Fittings, Plumbing materials and experience working in a Hardware.
• Exceptional customer service and sales skills.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication, including strong presentation skills.
• Excellent phone etiquette.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with sales software programs.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Motorcycle riding experience is a valuable additional advantage.

N.B. If you're emailing us directly, remember to insert in the email subject line People & Culture Executive for consideration by Wednesday 4th October 2023.

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Job Purpose:

• We are on the lookout for an accomplished Clerk of Works to champion uncompromising workmanship and unwavering quality across our upcoming projects. Our ideal candidate will be the guardian of construction standards, ensuring precision, adherence to specifications, and impeccable materials usage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meticulous Inspections: Regularly inspect construction work, rigorously assessing its alignment with project specifications and unwavering quality standards.
• Quality Oversight: Vigilantly oversee the quality of materials and workmanship, guaranteeing strict compliance with predefined standards and specifications.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Diligently document all site activities, meticulously noting any deviations from the original plan.
• Reporting Excellence: Prepare and furnish regular reports to the project manager and relevant stakeholders, providing insights into work progress, challenges, and innovative solutions.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact, orchestrating seamless communication among design teams, on-site contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Safety Stewardship: Ensure that every construction facet adheres to rigorous health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Technical Mentorship: Offer astute technical guidance and expert advice to construction teams, fostering their professional growth.
• Problem Solving: Tackle and conquer technical challenges that may emerge during the construction journey, demonstrating creativity in solutions.
• Skill Development: Train site workers in specialized methods or protocols as needed, cultivating a highly skilled workforce.
• Resource Efficiency: Scrutinize the use of materials and resources, assuring minimal waste and unwavering adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Final Touch: Conduct comprehensive final inspections upon project culmination, ensuring uncompromised quality and adherence to standards before project handover.
• Community Engagement: Actively engage with community members and neighboring stakeholders, adeptly addressing concerns and minimizing disruption throughout the construction phase.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

• A degree in Building/Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role, showcasing your mastery in the craft.
• Proven ability to tackle problems with ingenuity, offering innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• A track record of successfully managing projects through their entire life cycle while delivering transparent project reporting.
• Outstanding analytical abilities and exceptional interpersonal skills, combined with a highly resourceful nature.
• Demonstrated capacity to complete projects within defined scope, budget, and timeline parameters.

N.B. If you're emailing us directly, remember to insert in the email subject line Clerk of Works consideration by Tuesday 3rd October 2023

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Job Purpose:

• The purpose of this role is to oversee and ensure smooth running of the HR department as well as design, develop and implement polices that drive the company culture.
• Reporting to the CEO and working closely with head of departments, the People & Culture Executive is required to effectively build the people and culture capability of the organization; lead and manage an effective human resources function to support management of the employee lifecycle; and contribute to broader organizational and strategic management. The position also has a key role as ambassador for organizational culture and values, ensuring they are visible, embedded and upheld.
• Our client offers solutions for Electronic Security Systems, Queue Management Systems (QMS), Visitor Management System (VMS), Hospital Information Management System (HIMS), and more.

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership;

• Develop and execute company's People and Culture strategy.
• Contribute to the development and achievement of company's medium and long-term strategy, ensuring effective inclusion of key people and culture considerations.
• High level analysis of key people data and trends in support of strategic priorities, advising an appropriate course of action as required.
• Design and develop programs for the continuous learning of all team members.

Organizational Development & Culture

• Contribute to the development of a robust culture through role modelling company's core values and the behaviors which drive this culture.
• Design and lead initiatives including research and diagnostics (e.g., annual employee engagement survey and exit interviews), to maximize the engagement of all employees and build organizational commitment to the desired culture.
• Work in partnership with the Marketing and Communications team on effective internal communications.

Talent Management

• Develop a focused job design aligned to a structured Workforce Plan and Framework.
• Ensure a clear Employee Value Proposition in support of candidate attraction.
• Ensure best practice, innovative methods and processes relating to the recruitment, selection and onboarding.
• Development of formal induction process and procedures.
• Develop workforce and succession planning processes.

People Development

• Build a culture of performance across the organization with oversight and continued development of the Performance Review & Development framework.
• In conjunction with the Executive Team, ensure all Learning and Development is strategically linked to organizational needs and aligned to performance reviews and business planning processes.
• Develop and update company's Learning Program each year after the Performance Review process.
• Create a leadership development framework to maximize leadership capability and embed a coaching culture in support of delivering on strategy outcomes.

HR Management

• Responsible for the effective operations of all normal People & Culture activities to support management of the employee lifecycle including: Maintain employment records to meet compliance obligations, Compiling and Filing of statutory returns, On-boarding/ off-boarding employees
• Effectively manage the Human Capital needs of the company. Work closely with the Head of Departments to ensure right placement of employees in key positions.
• Internal and external organizational reporting (i.e., Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to Business Plan KPIs, Executive Team Reporting, Board Reporting etc.)
• Assist the Head of Departments with planning, budgets and reporting, including evaluating People & Culture results and trends.

Requirements:

• A degree or relevant qualification in HR.
• Minimum of 2-year experience as a People & Culture executive.
• Prior experience of working in a tech industry shall be a plus.
• Thorough understanding of HR policies and procedures, and knowledge of Kenyan Labor / employment laws & HR practices.

Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiatives without direct supervision.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills.

N.B. If you're emailing us directly, remember to insert in the email subject line People & Culture Executive for consideration by Wednesday 9th October 2023.

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Job Purpose:

• The role of the Business Development Manager (BDM) is to provide strategic support and execution to Executives and Associates in respect of business development initiatives in Kenya and also in the East Africa Region.
• These include: client retention, loyalty and growth and winning new business. Central to this role is the strategic insight to conceive and implement new ways to generate business from existing and potential clients and/or industry sectors and to work in a collaborative manner across the Firm. The BDM will assume a primary liaison role with the Office Head in Kenya and other office heads in the East Africa region.
• This is a team-based role willingness, and the ability, to work with a broader team in a changing landscape with rotating lead and following roles on different initiatives is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, monitor and report on strong business development plans for the East Africa region
• Identifying and developing business opportunities for projects within the East Africa region.
• Monitoring competitor activities and identifying potential opportunities.
• Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients and identify strategies to win more work from existing clients and identify profitable sources of work.
• Working with executives on identifying and pursuing new client opportunities and market/sector opportunities.
• Supporting practitioners with ideas, content development and client lists for business development and client events.
• Writing capability statements and where required, pitches and proposals.
• Preparing briefing notes for client meetings.
• Assisting with training for practitioners on business development.
• Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs.
• Researching business opportunities and viable income streams.
• Following industry trends locally and internationally.
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements.
• Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition.
• Assisting with preparation of proposals as and when required in support of specific targeted clients in relation to project work.
• An understanding of the rankings and awards environment sufficient to support the business on submissions;
• Working closely with the firms team based in South Africa.

Qualifications:

• Relevant or Post Graduate Business Degree.
• At least 10 years related working experience within a professional services environment.
• At least 3 years experience in the management and implementation of projects.
• Excellent knowledge of the East Africa Region.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of practitioners and support staff throughout all firms offices.
• Proven ability to take initiatives and to work independently.
• Ability to juggle priorities taking into account urgency and importance of completing tasks.
• Desiring to complete activities, tasks and projects timeously and maintaining required output standards.
• Strong focus on proactivity and taking initiative to ensure successful outcomes.
• Strong IT skills and ability to use IT systems to support team and own efficiency.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems, pitch management software and contract management tools
• Willingness to work overtime and to travel, ensuring successful completion of tasks whenever necessary.
• Strong work ethic, determination and dedication to the job and the firm.

N.B. If you're emailing us directly, remember to insert in the email subject line Business Development Manager for consideration by Tuesday 3rd October 2023.

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Job Purpose:

• The overall purpose of this role is to design and develop new custom applications as well and update and upgrade the existing systems to meet the industry standards and client customization requests.
• Our client offers solutions for Electronic Security Systems, Queue Management Systems (QMS), Visitor Management System (VMS), Hospital Information Management System (HIMS), and more.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Application Development;

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications based on the company's requirements and specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using programming languages and development frameworks (e.g., PHP (Laravel & Symfony Frameworks) C#, Python, React, Angular, Node, etc.). These apps should include the SQL-based databases (maria-db, MySQL, postgre, MSSQL)

Requirement Analysis:

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts and end-users, to gather and understand application requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and design solutions accordingly.

Software Architecture:

• Design software architecture and components, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Incorporate best practices and industry standards into application development.

Coding and Testing:

• Write code that adheres to coding standards and guidelines.
• Conduct thorough testing, including unit testing and integration testing, to identify and fix bugs or issues.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including technical specifications, user manuals, and change logs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Head of app development, Head of R&D, designers, product managers, and quality assurance testers, to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance application functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Implement security measures to protect company data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing applications, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-4 years experience working as a full stack developer Proven experience in software development, including designing and building applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages, development frameworks, and tools relevant to the company's technology stack PHP & LARAVEL.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of software development best practices, design patterns, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Familiarity with database management systems, APIs, and web services. Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Ability to develop both Native and Hybrid mobile apps is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong strategic, analytical and organizational skills.

N.B. If you're emailing us directly, remember to insert in the email subject line Full Stack Developer for consideration by Wednesday 9th October 2023.

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Job Purpose:

• The overall purpose of this role is to generate sales via desk research, prepare Technical and Commercial Bids for Tenders and Customized Electronic Security.
• Our client offers solutions for Electronic Security Systems, Queue Management Systems (QMS), Visitor Management System (VMS), Hospital Information Management System (HIMS), and more.

Responsibilities:

• Verify and approve the BOQ that is derived by the design team.
• Prepare detailed commercial proposal for the project.
• Design and prepare Technical and Commercial Bids for Tenders and Customized Electronic Security Solution offerings.
• Solution presentation to potential clients.
• Gaining a clear understanding of the Clients requirements
• Taking clients for site visits and demos.

Requirements:

• A Bachelors Degree and/or MBA in Marketing.
• Sales/Marketing Professional courses will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years experience as presales personnel
• Knowledge and experience in security management solutions i.e., Entrance control, Access control, Fire Alarm, Intrusion Alarm, CCTV and BMS system will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Should be very well conversant with MS office packages. Excellent hands-on skills on Microsoft EXCEL, MS Word and Power point.
• Strong strategic, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative, meet the sales targets within the stipulated deadlines.

Interested?

N.B. If you're emailing us directly, remember to insert in the email subject line Pre-Sales Executive (USS) for consideration by Wednesday 9th October 2023

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Job Purpose:

• Our client is in search of a seasoned and results-oriented Online Sales & Marketing Executive to join their dynamic marketing team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in strategizing, executing, and refining our online marketing efforts. Key responsibilities encompass promoting our products or services across digital platforms, formulating robust marketing strategies, and closely monitoring our online brand presence.
• To thrive as an Online Sales & Marketing Executive in the team, you must possess an in-depth understanding of marketing principles and stay abreast of the latest technological trends. Your ability to harness the power of the internet to drive sales is crucial. Furthermore, our client values tech-savviness and a penchant for devising innovative marketing campaigns. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the online marketing sphere, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and optimizing PPC campaigns while diligently tracking reports and ROI.
• Crafting SEO-driven content for the website and actively generating, tracking, and evaluating online sales.
• Utilizing web analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Web Trends to gauge campaign performance.
• Maintaining and enhancing the company's presence on social media platforms, staying attuned to emerging trends.
• Spearheading the creation of inventive content, as well as managing the company's email marketing initiatives and E-commerce platforms.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related Business field.
• Demonstrated track record of success in the role of Online Marketing Executive.
• Extensive experience in SEO and PPC.
• Strong grasp of digital marketing principles and strategies.
• Proficiency in using web analytics tools and graphic design software.
• Exceptional content creation and creative writing abilities.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Interested?

N.B. If you're emailing us directly, remember to insert in the email subject line Online Sales & Marketing Executive - Thika for consideration by Wednesday 4th October 2023.