Career Opportunities at Kakamega County Water & Sanitation Company Ltd - 7 Positions

Assistant Technical Manager Job Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Have successfully served in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least five (5) years,3 of which at a management level
• Must be a registered member of the Engineers Board of Kenya
• Have wide experience in the water sector;
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership capability;
• Have high degree of integrity and dependability; and
• Have good interpersonal relations and communication skills.

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Responsibilities for the Internal Audit Manager

• Review internal control systems and make necessary recommendations
• Prepare internal audit plans and ensure they are adhered to;
• Plan, organize and complete audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls;
• Undertake regular internal audits
• Development and implementation of the annual audit plan, to include identification and assessment of the company’s key risks;
• Monitor and assess management’s progress on past audit results and report related follow-up to Audit Committee reports;

Internal Audit Manager Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body (ICPAK or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in auditing (public or private) 3 of which he/she must have worked at a senior similar capacity
• Good communication and report writing skills;
• Team player;
• Analytical & decision making skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; and
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer application

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Responsibilities for the Human Resource & Admin Manager Job

• Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.
• Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
• Maintains a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings.
• Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Completes human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Human Resource & Admin Manager Job Qualifications

• MSc Business Administration, MSc Project Management or Master’s in Business Management/Administration preferably in Human Resource Management
• Bachelors’ degree in Human Resource Management
• Must be a licensed HR Practitioner and demonstrate proof of membership to a professional body IHRM or its equivalent
• Five (5)years’ experience with at least 3 years at senior management level;
• Prior experience in managing a functional level in a large organization/busy environment
• Understanding of labour laws.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation skills and outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

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Responsibilities for the Managing Director Job

• Strategic Advise -Provide strategic advice to the board and Chairperson so that they will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future. Provide leadership to senior management and staff.
• Business planning-Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities
• Coordination and Supervision –Serve as a link between the Board and the management. Delegate responsibilities, coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization to drive maximum performance
• Financial – Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Prepare and control operational budgets. Control inventory. Plan effective strategies for internal financial controls the financial well-being of the company.
• Best Practices – Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output. Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.
• Human Resources – Plan the use of human resources. Organize recruitment and placement of required staff. Establish organizational structures. Delegate tasks and accountabilities. Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance.
• Production – Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in production, storage, pricing and distribution of water. Monitor performance and implement improvements. Ensure quality of products. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity. Manage maintenance of equipment and machinery. Provide technical support where necessary.
• Communication – Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as IT, HR, Accounts and Finance. Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions. Be responsible for the execution and communication of the Board’s strategies, decisions and policies.
• Sales, Marketing and Customer Service – Manage customer support. Plan and support sales and marketing activities.
• Strategic Input – Liaison with top management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.
• Company Policies -Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times Education,

Managing Director Job Qualifications

• MSc Business Administration, MSc Project Management, Master’s in Business Management/Administration or Master of science in Engineering plus additional qualification in
• Management or any other relevant field from a recognized university will be preferred;
• Membership in a professional organization
• Have a minimum of 10 years in management at a senior level in a busy and well established organization;
• Knowledge of labour laws and human resource principles and practices
• Knowledge and experience of the water sectors and related laws
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Knowledge of business and management principles and practices
• Training in Governance , prudent financial and accounting management
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Computer literacy and familiarity with standard office computer applications
• Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation skills and outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

Key Skills and Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong management, negotiation and report writing skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Planning and organizing
• Good decision-making skills
• Good conflict management ability

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Responsibilities for the Technical Manager Job

• Provide strategic and technical leadership in the Technical Services Department to ensure provision of high quality services to customers.
• Steer the development of departmental policies, procedures and actions plans in line with the Company mission and objectives.
• Overseeing sourcing, production, treatment and distribution of water;
• Overseeing construction and maintenance of the water infrastructure;
• Ensuring undertaking technical evaluation of water applications;
• Ensuring regular, prompt and accurate preparation of water production and supply statistics;
• Ensure the quality checks are carried out on time and remedial action taken;
• Oversee preparation of comprehensive departmental reports and budgets, to Managing Director to facilitate decision-making;
• Ensure that water infrastructure is operated and maintained to the required standards;
• Provide technical expertise and advise in the acquisition of contractors and consultants for major works;
• Provide overall supervision of major works;
• Oversee the planning and coordination of quality, maintenance and engineering (capacity works) related issues;

Technical Manager Job Qualifications

• MSc Water Engineering, MSc Project Management or MSc Civil Engineering plus additional qualification in Management or any other relevant field from a recognized university will be preferred;
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• A registered member of the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Seven (7) year experience, five (5) of which should be at senior management at a water utility
• Have wide experience in the water sector;
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership capability;
• Have demonstrated project management skills and hands on experience in project management
• Must be conversant with the reforms in the water sector
• A self-driven person with high need for achievement.