Careers

Job Purpose

To lead the business development function of this rapidly growing entity.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifies and evaluates new business opportunities, and leads the implementation thereof.
• Analyses business intelligence to guide decision making.
• Coordinates the corporate strategic planning process
• Develops tracking and reporting metrics for the business

Qualifications & Experience

• A good first degree in Economics/Agriculture Economics/Statistics/Business Studies
• Masters’ degree in Economics/Agriculture Economics/Strategic Management/ Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a senior managerial position.

Age 30 – 45

Job Purpose

To oversee and superintend over Production facilities and ensure quality and consistency of finished products. We need an experienced manager who has worked in the agro-processing sector

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules work for the department,
• Co-ordinates resources (operational and human), schedules and activities to effectively manage jobs,
• Manages quality service delivery to our clients,
• Oversees the stores and logistics function of the department,
• Ensures that effective stock control procedures are maintained,
• Ensures compliance with all SHEQ policies, laws and regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• A good first degree in Food Processing, Engineering, or other relevant field.
• Post graduate / professional qualification /MBA will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ hands on experience in the food processing industry, 5 of which directly in milling and pre-packs.

Age 30 - 45

Job Purpose

To take charge of the procurement of goods and services for the whole company. This position requires a seasoned procurement practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops strategies, policies and procedures to create a world class Procurement Management Unit,
• Directs activities of all functions involved in procurement, in-bound logistics, warehousing of raw materials, packaging and other inputs,
• Manages inventory and establishes controls to ensure optimal performance and minimizes supply chain risks,
• Maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to procurement,
• Plays a key role in negotiation of major contracts,
• Leads procurement for existing and new products,
• Manages overall performance of the procurement function.

Qualifications & Experience

• A good first degree in Purchasing and Supply, or equivalent.
• Post graduate / professional qualification /MBA will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience, 5 of which at senior management level

Age 30 – 45

Job Purpose

To take charge of Human Resource Management for the whole company. A Human Resource practitioner with a good track record is sought.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulates, develops, recommends, reviews and implements sound Human Resources policies and procedure manuals,
• Manages and builds a culture of superior performance through implementation of an effective performance management system and ensuring all employees have signed performance contracts,
• Fosters a harmonious industrial relations climate within the organisation in order to attain organisational objectives,
• Initiates cost cutting measures on labour costs and advises on maintaining a sustainable salary bill
• Trains and develops staff
• Provides sound advice on all Human Resource issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• A good first degree in Social Science/Behavioral Science, or equivalent.
• Post graduate / professional qualification /MBA will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience, 5 of which at senior management level.

Age 30 – 45

A registered legal practitioner of good standing.

Job Purpose

To take charge of the legal services and Corporate Secretarial services for the whole company.

Key Responsibilities

• Services the Board and organizing Board and Board Committee meetings,
• Vets and drafts contracts and policies affecting SFI,
• Provides legal advice to SFI to achieve compliance with all legal requirements,
• Manages the insurance portfolio,
• Maintains Central Registry and SFI Records Archive.

Qualifications & Experience

• A good first degree in Law. Post graduate / professional qualification /MBA will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience, 5 of which at senior management level in the public/commercial sector or advising corporate clients.

Age 30 – 45

An experienced manager who has worked in the agro-processing sector.

Job Purpose

To drive sales and distribution of Stock Feeds countrywide

Key Responsibilities

• Drives tonnage and turnover targets
• Formulates sales budgets
• Formulates sales and route to market strategies
• Recruits new customers and grow market share
• Drives sales team performance
• Customer relationship management.

Qualifications & Experience

• A good first degree in Animal Science or related.
• Post graduate / professional qualification /MBA will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ relevant experience, 5 of which at senior management level.
• Sales and Marketing experience is a prerequisite

Age 30 – 45