Fresh Jobs at Macdonald & company

REFERENCE:BH-51368

DESCRIPTION

If you are currently in an Executive or Strategic role within the quick service food industry, and are looking to run your own ship then READ ON.

Our client has the master vendor agreement for a well positioned international fast food brand for Uganda, Ivory Coast, Kenya and Ghana. In order to be awarded these master vendor agreements, business cases for each region have been set out and agreed, and 3 stores are currently either being built or have opened. Whilst the company has similar agreements with other quick service food brands, this is a new Joint Venture for them which requires a skilled leader to build the business essentially "from scratch"- although with significant infrastructure to leverage from both JV partners. To deliver on their existing commitment of 100 stores to roll out within the next 5 years,

EXPERIENCE:

• They require someone who has 'got their hands dirty' in all operational aspects of a similar business, including financial, procurement, supply chain, property development, IT, reporting and all support and operational structures which we create a sustainable and efficient business. 
• This would therefore suit someone who has worked in various aspects of the industry and now finds themselves in a senior leadership role, but are seeking an role which will challange all their learnt skills. 

This is your chance to be based in either Ghana or Kenya and to set out a business exactly as you see fit, without capital constraints, but in the most profitable and efficient way.  Significant travel is to be expected. 

BENEFITS:

• Over and above your base salary, you will benefit from relocation costs being covered, schooling for up to 2 children, 2 flights home per annum, accommodation and travel costs as well as a performance bonus related to KPI achievement and profitability.

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REFERENCE:BH-50788-1

DESCRIPTION:

Our client is a multi-disciplinary property consultancy, firmly established as both a national and global leader in property & facilities management and corporate real estate services, with a presence in more than 35 countries globally which includes Kenya.
With their fully integrated, self-performing property solution they have services ranging from property valuations to development and corporate real estate. Looking to join their team in Kenya they are recruiting for a Technical Facilities Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be managing a highly prestigious precinct, comprised of more than 78000sqm that consists of retail, commercial and residential space.
• Your main responsibility will be to ensure that the precinct including all technical assets and equipment is safe, running effectively and well maintained, by leading, deploying, and managing your technical team as well as service providers and contractors.
• In this newly created team, it will fall to you to ensure a culture of accountability, and excellent service delivery is harboured.  Aside from ensuring low call out ratios are maintained, preventative and planned maintenance is scheduled, asset registers are up to date, and health and safety files are in order and compliant with the local regulations, your budgeting and forecasting will ensure to the effective running of the asset in its entirety.

QUALIFICATION/SPECIAL SKILLS:

• This role will suit a commercially and technically minded individual with excellent communication skills, and a technical degree in engineering, with a preference for a  GMR2.
•  To be a suitable candidate you will need to have at least 5 years experience, with a preference for experience in a trade or craft, aside from that its important that you also have demonstrable knowledge of buildings, building services, mechanical, plumbing and Hvac.

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REFERENCE:BH-51429

DESCRIPTION:

Our client manages a busy local mall in Kenya. The centre comprises of +/-60,000sqm and is a full service shopping centre, which has gained a position of prominence in the community very quickly, enjoying less than 5% in vacancies.
With some property management functions outsourced; including cleaning, security, and landscaping, our client is looking to appoint a Centre Manager who has excellent background in property management, a strong track record in retail spaces, tactful with rigid negotiation skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This is a leadership function, as it requires someone who can manage many external service providers who are both on and off site. It also requires someone with fantastic inter-personal skills, who is able to gain the respect and trust of tenants, who you will need to interact with daily. 
• Similarly, your emotional intelligence will help you to ensure that unreasonable or disgruntled shoppers or tenants leave your office feeling satisfied by your service. So whilst you will need to understand retail leases and their operational applications, as well as marketing and its impact on a mall, it is people management that you will spend most of your time on.

EXPERIENCE:

This role would suit someone who is working currently at a centre or with a combined portfolio of more than 40,000sm and has at least 8 years retail management experience.

To be apply you would need:

• A degree in Property Studies, Finance or similar.
• Have gained a minimum of 8 years experience in the industry
• Posess excellent negotiation and communication skills
• A stable career track record

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REFERENCE:BH-51295

DESCRIPTION:

Mauritian based development fund seeks seasoned property developer to head up Nairobi based, pan-African focused team.
With a good track record in East Africa, a strong balance sheet and a well networked senior leadership team, this investment & development company is set for success. With an eye on impact investment, they are essentially looking to build everything other than hotels and shopping centres. Their current team of 2 DM's and a PA needs to grow both for delivery capacity and to increase pipeline.

Experience and Qualification:

• As such they are looking to appoint a commercially minded development professional who is able to source, package and execute complex building projects, whilst leading and developing a team.
• This role would suit someone who has some high-rise project experience and proven managerial capabilities. Working with a strong business developer, your role will focus on deal making by structuring commercially productive development contracts and ensuring that the many obstacles which a developer faces in the African continent are either completely mitigated or quickly resolved. 
• Suited to someone with at least 10 years' experience in real estate development, a solid track record of past success/achievements and must be happy to travel regularly.