Audit, Operations, ICT, Transport, and Customer Service Jobs at Private Safaris, Kenya

Private Safaris, member of the Kuoni Travel Group, is a premier Destination and Events Management Company for sub-Saharan Africa. 

To strengthen our competence, we are seeking to fill the following positions.

Internal Auditor

Location: Nairobi

The position will require you to maintain a strong internal control system in all departments within the company.

Minimum requirements are at least five years’ experience in a similar position and a CPA (K)/University degree with a focus on Finance/Accounts.

Operations Co-Ordinator

Location: Mombasa

The position will require you to co-ordinate the operations to primarily service the market clusters effectively in liaison with transport department.

Minimum requirements are at least:

• Three years’ experience in a similar position
• Diploma in tours and travel operations from a reputable institution.
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Fluency in foreign languages is an added advantage

ICT Support

Location: Mombasa

The position will require you to provide ICT support in our Mombasa office as well as help in systems development within Private Safaris.

Minimum requirements are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related Information Technology degree.
• Experience with MS products (Windows 2003/2008 Server, Exchange, Office etc)
• Solid knowledge of LAN/WAN plus configurations; IP Telephony
• Knowledge of programming language i.e Jave script, Oracle, SQL, C++
• Advanced hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
• Must possess above average organization skills, excellent communication skills and able to demonstrate problem solving skills.

Transport Manager

Location: Nairobi

The position will require you to manage the company’s fleet, supervise the transport staff and maintain an efficient quality control system.

Minimum requirements are:

• Diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanics and/or Fleet Management and Logistics
• Training in fleet management or Mechanical Engineering is desired
• Experience in managing a profit centre will be a key advantage
• At least 10 years’ experience in a similar transport environment, three of which should be in a senior position
• Possess a clean driving license
• Service-oriented, honest, hands-on personality and adaptability to change

Assistant Transport Manager

 
Location: Mombasa

The position will require you to assist in management of the company’s fleet, supervising the transport staff and enforcing standards.

Minimum requirements are:

• Diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanics and/or Fleet Management and Logistics
• Training in fleet management or Mechanical Engineering is desired
• At least 3 years experience in a similar transport environment
• Possess a clean driving license
• Service-oriented, honest, hands-on personality and adaptability to change

Airport and Hotel Customer Service Representative

Location: Nairobi

We are looking for a Bilingual Customer Service Representative (German and French/Spanish or any other foreign language).

The position will require you to ensure positive, smooth, efficient and cost effective operation and good relationship with clients/guests

Minimum requirements are:

• Demonstrated passion for excellence with respect to treating and caring for customers with high intergrity.
• Diploma in Tour Operations/Customer Care.
• Strong decision making and problem solving abilities.
• Strong detail orientation and excellent communication/listening skills.
• Willingness to work within a flexible schedule.
• Similar experience in the tourism industry.
• Fluency in speaking the foreign languages is a must.

Flights Specialist

 
Location: Nairobi

The position requires you to arrange and co-ordinate all flights and travel requirements for both staff and clients including visa handling services and providing destination information.

Minimum requirements are:

• Diploma in advance IATA and tour operations with excellent knowledge and experience of
• Galileo and Amadeus
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar position with an airline/travel agent
• Service orientation, honesty, hands on person with adaptability to change
• Excellent interpersonal skills

How to apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria above, please send us your resume and a motivational letter by following this link: www.privatesafaris.co.ke/jobs.asp

Closing date for applications: 15th May, 2013