Managing Director Jobs in Kenya at KK Security Services Limited

Job Title: Managing Director

Employer: KK Security Services Limited
Duty Station: Nairobi,
Application Deadline:23rd Aug 2013

Job Details
Job Description
KK Security Services Limited (the Kenya trading company) is the leading provider of security and safety services and solutions for discerning, high profile clients right across Kenya. The Kenya business is part of the region’s leading international safety and security group with operations in 7 African countries and around 20,000 employees.
KK Group’s main operation cuts across the following industry sectors:
•Oil & Gas
•Mining
•Leisure and Tourism
•Diplomatic/ NGO
•Transport and Logistics
•Financial Institutions Insurance
•Agriculture
•Retail
•Ports & Airports
•Manufacturing/ Industrial
•Education / Learning
•Residential
•Communications
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, KK Security Services Limited is looking to recruit a dynamic and passionate Managing Director who will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance and support for the Kenya management team as they seek to improve service delivery, drive growth, control costs and implement new products and services in line with the Group’s strategy and business plan.
This role, whilst based in Nairobi, will require travel throughout Kenya.
The Managing Director will contribute to the overall development of the business and play a key role in the company’s aggressive growth agenda.
Responsibilities:
•Directing and supporting the senior management team ensuring that best practice and business excellence is applied consistently.
•Utilising resources efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner to meet contractual requirements, internal KPI’s and in line KK Group’s overarching strategy and business plan.
•Leading, coaching, managing and motivating senior managers to ensure company values, ethical standards, policies, procedures and organisational vision are adhered to at all times.
•Overseeing the financial control of the Kenya business and all matters relating to income and expenditure, reporting in a consistent and timely manner, as well as overseeing preparation of budgets and forecasts as required.
•Promoting a culture of employee engagement, training, development and empowerment to ensure job satisfaction, employee retention and on-going operational and financial improvement.
•Developing and maintaining a culture of partnership with key stakeholders resolving issues whilst driving continuous improvement to maximise business growth.
•Promoting and maintaining a positive health and safety culture ensuring the achievement of high standards at all times.
•Identifying business growth opportunities ensuring that innovative and operationally viable solutions are developed, won and mobilised within both financial and contractual parameters.
Representing the company at key stakeholder groups e.g. The Kenya Security Industry Association.
Desired Skills & Experience
KK Security Services Limited is an equal opportunity employer and provides good terms and conditions of employment. A diverse set of candidates is being sought for formal consideration.
Requirements;
•Demonstrate a passion for putting people first and understand the need to lead by example.
•Experience in managing a large business with geographically dispersed operations with a significant level of direct labour content.
•Demonstrate evidence of a clear understanding of operational principles to ensure continuous delivery of excellent service levels and client satisfaction.
•A proven track record of working in complex commercially focused businesses.
•Direct experience of leading large teams and ensuring clear focused communications are achieved.
•Proven experience of budget accountability and achieving success.
•Dynamic self starter, demonstrating excellent personal and managerial effectiveness.
•Ability to be strategic and hands-on.
•Results driven and thrives in a high performance environment with a strong focus on local accountability.
•Proven business and financial acumen.
•Ability to influence and motivate teams.
•Innovative and develops profitable and sustainable business solutions.
•Strong team player, excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
•Outstanding relationship builder with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
How to Apply:
Send applications n CV to:
KK Security Services Limited
P O Box 14662
-00800 Nairobi Kenya
Tel: +254 20 / 4245000 / 4445090/ 4448858
Mobile: +254 734 622226 / 0722 205502
Fax: +254 20 4448723
E-Mail: kknairobi@kksecurity.com