Career Opportunities at Safal Group

Job Purpose:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will support the Group Talent Acquisition function by identifying, attracting, assessing, and engaging high-quality talent across the Group. The role will have a strong focus on talent sourcing, market mapping, candidate research, recruitment analytics, and building talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements.

The role requires a commercially minded recruitment professional with experience gained in a recruitment consultancy, executive search firm, or a similarly fast-paced in-house talent acquisition environment. The successful candidate should be highly skilled in direct sourcing, candidate research, LinkedIn and other digital sourcing tools, market intelligence, and the use of data to improve recruitment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Building

• Proactively source and engage suitable candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, professional networks, referrals, and other relevant channels.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across the Group.
• Identify and approach passive candidates, particularly for specialist, technical, and management roles.
• Conduct market mapping and research to identify talent from relevant industries and competitor organisations.

Candidate Research & Engagement

• Review and screen candidate profiles against agreed role requirements.
• Conduct initial conversations with candidates to understand their experience, interest, availability, and suitability.
• Prepare candidate longlists, shortlists, and profiles to support recruitment decisions.
• Support the recruitment of senior and hard-to-fill positions through targeted research and direct sourcing.

Talent Acquisition Analytics

• Maintain accurate recruitment data and regularly track key recruitment metrics.
• Prepare recruitment reports and dashboards covering areas such as vacancy status, time to fill, source effectiveness, pipeline conversion, and other key trends.
• Analyse recruitment data and provide practical insights to help improve sourcing strategies and recruitment outcomes.

Stakeholder & Process Support

• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager, Group, Business Unit HR teams, and hiring managers to understand hiring requirements and agree on sourcing approaches.
• Support the smooth coordination of recruitment assignments and ensure timely follow-up with candidates and stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas and improvements to strengthen recruitment processes, tools, technology, and candidate experience.
• Support the effective use of LinkedIn Recruiter, AI tools, and other approved Talent Acquisition platforms.

Requirements

Candidate Specification:

The ideal candidate is a research-driven and highly proactive Talent Acquisition professional who enjoys identifying difficult-to-find talent and turning market information into actionable recruitment insights.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Management, or a related field.
• Additional certification in Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, HR Analytics, or related areas will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Executive Search, or Recruitment Consulting.
• Previous experience working with a recruitment consultancy, executive search firm, or search-based recruitment environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in direct sourcing and identifying passive candidates.
• Experience in market mapping, talent research, and candidate identification.
• Experience supporting recruitment for specialist, technical, management, and/or senior-level positions will be an advantage.
• Practical experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other digital sourcing platforms.
• Experience in recruitment reporting and analytics, including the ability to analyse recruitment data and generate actionable insights.
• Exposure to working across multiple business units, industries, countries, or geographically dispersed teams will be an added advantage.

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Key responsibilities:

Operations & Process Control

• Operate and monitor the Slitting Line to achieve production targets while ensuring product quality and equipment reliability.
• Prepare and set up tooling and equipment in accordance with production requirements.
• Monitor production parameters and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain accurate production, quality and traceability records.
• Support planned and breakdown maintenance activities and perform Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
• Monitor operational performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Quality Management

• Ensure products meet customer specifications and established quality standards.
• Conduct routine quality checks and escalate non-conformities for corrective action.
• Maintain product traceability and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA and continuous improvement activities.

Safety, Health, Environment & Housekeeping

• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to LOTOTO, Permit-to-Work and safe work practices.
• Identify, report and address unsafe conditions and near misses.
• Participate in safety inspections, toolbox talks and emergency response activities.
• Maintain housekeeping standards through implementation of 6S principles.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support achievement of productivity, yield, quality and cost targets.
• Contribute ideas that improve safety, quality, efficiency and equipment reliability.

Requirements

Minimum academic qualification:

• KCSE Certificate
• Government Grade Test III in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate, or equivalent technical qualification.

Added advantage:

• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Steel Processing Operations.
• Training in 6S, Autonomous Maintenance and TPM.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.

Experience required:

• Minimum three (3) years' machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least one (1) year operating a Slitting Line, Cut-to-Length Line, Roll Forming Line or equivalent steel processing equipment.
• Experience in steel processing or heavy manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.

Additional Work Requirements

• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.
• Physically fit to work in a manufacturing environment and wear required PPE.
• Ability to safely handle production equipment and tooling.
• Commitment to achieving safety, quality, productivity and reliability targets.

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Key Responsibilities:

Operation and Process Control

• Operate and monitor Wet Section equipment to achieve production targets and maintain process stability.
• Monitor process conditions to ensure effective pickling performance and product quality.
• Maintain stable operation of acid handling, circulation and rinsing systems.
• Maintain accurate process, production and quality records.
• Support planned and breakdown maintenance activities and perform Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and resource efficiency

Quality Management

• Ensure all pickled products meet customer specifications and approved process requirements.
• Identify and escalate quality, process and equipment abnormalities.
• Maintain accurate product traceability and process records.
• Participate in RCA, CAPA and continuous improvement activities

Safety, Healthy, Environment & Housekeeping

• Comply with all HSEQ requirements, SOPs, Permit-to-Work and LOTOTO requirements.
• Handle acids and chemicals safely in accordance with approved procedures and SDS requirements.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, spills, leaks and environmental risks.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and emergency response equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards through implementation of 6S

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing waste, chemical consumption and quality losses.
• Contribute ideas that improve safety, environmental performance and operational efficiency

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• KCSE Certificate.
• Government Grade Test II in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate or equivalent technical qualification

Added Advantage

• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Plant Operations.
• Knowledge of Pickling Line Operations.
• Knowledge of Acid Handling and Chemical Process Operations.
• Training in 6S, TPM and Autonomous Maintenance

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' machine operating experience in manufacturing. (recommended correction)
• At least 1 year experience in Pickling Line operations, chemical processing operations or steel processing operations.
• Experience in a steel processing, chemical processing or heavy industrial environment will be an added advantage

Key Competence:

• Pickling Line Wet Section operation.
• Chemical process control.
• Acid handling and chemical safety.
• Quality inspection and process optimisation.
• Equipment care and Autonomous Maintenance.
• TPM and Continuous Improvement awareness.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and teamwork

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Key Responsibilities:

Operation and Process Control

• Operate and monitor Entry Section equipment to achieve production targets and maintain smooth material flow.
• Verify material identification, specifications and production schedules before processing.
• Ensure proper strip preparation, threading and feeding into the pickling process.
• Maintain accurate production, welding, inspection and traceability records.
• Support planned and breakdown maintenance activities and perform Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce downtime

Quality Management

• Ensure coils are processed in accordance with quality standards and production requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections and escalate material or process non-conformities.
• Maintain product traceability through accurate operational documentation.
• Participate in RCA, CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives

Safety, Health, Environment & Housekeeping

• Comply with all HSEQ requirements, SOPs, Permit-to-Work and LOTOTO requirements.
• Identify, report and address unsafe conditions, hazards and near misses.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe material handling practices.
• Participate in safety inspections, emergency drills and safety improvement initiatives.
• Maintain housekeeping standards through implementation of 6S.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support productivity, quality and equipment reliability improvements.
• Contribute ideas that improve safety, efficiency and operational performance

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• KCSE Certificate.
• Government Grade Test II in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate or equivalent technical qualification

Added Advantage

• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Industrial Plant Operations.
• Knowledge of Pickling Line Operations.
• Knowledge of strip welding and coil handling operations.
• Training in 6S, TPM and Autonomous Maintenance

 Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment. (recommended correction)
• At least 1 year experience in Pickling Line operations, steel processing or similar production operations.
• Experience in a steel processing or heavy manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.

Key Competence:

• Pickling Line Entry Section operation.
• Coil handling and strip welding.
• Production planning and process control.
• Equipment care and Autonomous Maintenance.
• Quality inspection and defect identification.
• TPM and Continuous Improvement awareness.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

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Key responsibilities:

Operations & Process Control

• Operate and monitor annealing furnaces and associated equipment to achieve production targets while maintaining quality, safety and equipment reliability.
• Prepare furnace charges and process materials in accordance with approved operating procedures and production schedules.
• Monitor furnace parameters and process performance to ensure product quality and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, downtime, quality and traceability records.
• Support preventive,planned and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Perform Autonomous Maintenance activities including inspection, cleaning, lubrication and early identification of abnormalities.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
• Support onboarding and coaching of new operators.

Quality Management

• Ensure all annealed coils comply with customer specifications, metallurgical requirements and established quality standards.
• Conduct routine quality inspections and identify product defects, process deviations and non-conformities.
• Escalate process abnormalities and quality issues for corrective action.
• Maintain product traceability through accurate production and quality records.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and quality improvement initiatives.
• Drive right-first-time production and reduction of defects, rework and quality losses.

Safety, Health, Environment & Housekeeping

• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) requirements, statutory regulations and company procedures.
• Operate equipment in accordance with approved SOPs, Risk Assessments, Permit-to-Work systems and LOTOTO requirements.
• Identify, report and address unsafe conditions, hazards, near misses and environmental concerns.
• Participate in safety inspections, toolbox talks, emergency drills and safety improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and compliance with 6S housekeeping standards.
• Exercise stop-work authority where activities present a risk to people, equipment or product quality.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through adherence to Zero Harm principles.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support achievement of productivity, quality, energy efficiency and cost improvement targets.
• Participate in problem-solving initiatives including 5 Why Analysis and Root Cause Analysis.
• Contribute ideas aimed at improving safety, quality, efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Support implementation of Manufacturing Excellence initiatives across the department.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

Minimum academic qualification:

• KCSE Certificate
• Government Grade Test III in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate, or equivalent technical qualification.

Added advantage:

• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Knowledge of Batch Annealing Furnace Operations.
• Knowledge of Heat Treatment Processes.
• Training in 6S, TPM and Autonomous Maintenance.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience in machine operations in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years):
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in annealing furnace operations or similar heat-treatment/steel processing operations.
• Experience in continuous manufacturing operations will be an added advantage.
• Industry experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience within a manufacturing, steel processing or heavy industrial environment.

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Key responsibilities:

Operations & Process Control

• Operate and monitor the Rewinding Line safely and efficiently to achieve production targets.
• Verify incoming coil identification, dimensions and customer specifications before processing.
• Adjust machine parameters including line speed, strip tension and side guiding to maintain product quality.
• Inspect strip surface continuously for defects such as scratches, dents, rust, oil stains, edge damage and telescoping.
• Ensure finished coils meet customer requirements for tightness, shape, dimensions and appearance.
• Record production quantities, downtime, defects and material traceability information.
• Carry out routine operator maintenance and daily inspections.
• Support maintenance activities during scheduled shutdowns and breakdowns.
• Minimize downtime through early identification and reporting of equipment abnormalities.

Quality Management

• Ensure finished coils comply with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections before, during and after rewinding.
• Verify coil weight, width, thickness and identification labels.
• Identify and segregate non-conforming material.
• Maintain full product traceability throughout the process.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and quality improvement activities.
• Reduce coil handling damage and processing defects.

Safety, Health, Environment & Housekeeping

• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to LOTOTO, Permit-to-Work and safe work practices.
• Identify, report and address unsafe conditions and near misses.
• Participate in safety inspections, toolbox talks and emergency response activities.
• Maintain housekeeping standards through implementation of 6S principles.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in TPM, Kaizen and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Support achievement of productivity, yield, quality and cost targets.
• Contribute ideas that improve safety, quality, efficiency and equipment reliability.

Requirements

Minimum academic qualification:

• KCSE Certificate
• Government Grade Test III in General Fitting, Mechanical Engineering Craft Certificate, or equivalent technical qualification.

Added advantage:

• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Steel Processing Operations.
• Training in 6S, Autonomous Maintenance and TPM.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.

Experience required:

• Minimum three (3) years' machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least one (1) year operating a Slitting Line, Cut-to-Length Line, Rewinding Line or equivalent steel processing equipment.
• Experience in steel processing or heavy manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Rewinding Line operation.
• Slitting line operation
• Tooling setup and adjustment.
• Quality inspection and process control.
• Autonomous Maintenance.
• TPM and OEE awareness.
• Problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Basic computer literacy.

Behavioural competencies

• Safety consciousness.
• Attention to detail.
• Accountability.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.