Kenyan Jobs Vacancies

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