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Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Tuesday, 22 October 2024
Zone Chief (Kingston, Jamaica) - Securipro Limited
Securipro Limited, one of the leading providers in the Private Securuty Industry with its head office in Kingston and branches in Mandeville, Montego Bay and St. Ann invites applicants to apply for the post of:
ZONE CHIEF - KINGSTON
Experience, Qualifications & Requirements:
The successful applicant must:
- Have a minimum of three (3) years experience in a similar capacity
- Have a minimum of five (5) CXCs including English or its equivalent
- Have Supervisory Management Certification
- Have a good understanding of Operation Management in the Industrial Security Industry
- Be computer literate
- Be mature; able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Be registered with the PSRA
- Have a clean police record
- Have a general drivers' license (3000 kg) with over three (3) years driving experience
- Be highly customer centric
- Be able to provide recommendations from previous employers
- Be prepared to work on own initiative
- Firearm users license or permit would be an asset
- Prepare weekly work schedules (rosters) for all security Officers within the assigned zone and see to their welfare
- Prepare clear and concise incident reports
- Frequently visit locations and liaise with clients to ensure that they receive the highest security service standard requited
- Solicit new business on behalf of the company
- Collaborate with location supervisors within the assigned zone to ensure that all locations are properly supervised
- Ensure compliance of all security officers within the assigned zone i.e. ensure they have current PSRA License, company IDs and are properly adorned in their full uniforms
Tuesday, 3 September 2024
Sales & Marketing Manager (Kingston, Jamaica) - BRIJ International Distributors Limited
BRIJ International Distributors Limited, located in Kingston, Jamaica, seeks the services of a qualified and competent individual for the position of: Sales & Marketing Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops and implements effective sales and marketing strategies to promote business growth
- Direct supervision of the sales and marketing team
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with customers and implements strategies for expanding customer base
- Plan and monitors the sales and marketing activities of the organization in alignment with the organization's objective
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field
- A minimum of five (5) years experience in a supervisory.management position, particularly sales
- Proven track record of implementing sales strategies, building customer relationships and directing a team
- Excellent networking, negotiation and customer relation skills
- Possess a strong sense of integrity and ethics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Own and operate a reliable motor vehicle
- Ability to travel island wide as need arise
Sunday, 1 September 2024
Vacancies at Pizza Please (Kingston, Jamaica)
We are a group of dynamic, motivated and professional food enthusiasts! Our company offers competitive salary and a positive, rewarding work environment.
Locations:
- Kingston
- Ocho Rios (opening soon)
- Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor/Team Leader
- Chef/Line Chef
- Customer Service
Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Managers needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - Super Valu Group
Super Valu Group is hiring!
We're looking for experienced managers in supermarket, bakery/deli, lumber yard, hardware, and pharmacy operations.
Requirements:
- Certified training and three (3) to four (4) years of managerial experience required
Wednesday, 14 August 2024
Production Supervisor (Kingston, Jamaica) - Coldfield Manufacturing Limited
Duties include:
- Managing the blending and packaging process for juices and drinks
- Overseeing the cleaning and sanitation of process equipment
- Making and implementing weekly production schedules
- Ensuring quality in-process and the end product
- Ensuring the factory is operating in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices
- Administrative duties as it pertains to production staff
- Prepared to work on a shift basis
- At least an Associate degree in a science related discipline
- Two (2) to three (3) years experience of production or quality assurance in a food/beverage plant
- A working knowledge of GMP, Microbiology and/or HACCP an asset
- Knowledge of MS Office and QuickBooks accounting software
- Strong leadership, problem solving, self-motivation, organizational skills
Subject: Production Supervisor
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Thursday, 8 August 2024
Plastic Plant Technical Supervisor (Kingston, Jamaica)
A Plastic Plant Producing packaging products with Blow Moulding and Injection Moulding Machinery requires a Technical Supervisor.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee the operation of Public Processing Machines.
- Make adjustments to machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Perform regular maintenance of machines.
- Trouble shoot machine issues and make repairs.
- Perform regular maintenance of machines.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance.
- Maintain accurate records of production.
- Three (3) years or more in a Supervising capacity.
- Experience working in plastic moulding plant.
- CVQ/NVQ-J Level four (4) Certificates or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic, or Industrial Maintenance.
- Excellent Interpersonal and Team Building Skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Be able to work on weekends.
- Reside in Kingston or its environs.
Tuesday, 6 August 2024
Assistant Shift Manager (Kingston, Jamaica) - Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited
Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) invites qualified, dynamic, energetic and results=oriented individuals to join our team in the following positions:
Assistant Shift Manager
Job Purpose
Responsibility to effectively manage and utilize assigned resources in vessel and housekeeping operations. Be fully responsible for performance of direct reports and staff discipline. Key responsibilities include providing efficient organization and control of assigned resources (labour and equipment) during vessel and yard operations in order to achieve planned objectives and set KPIs.
Job Requirements and Specifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Production and Operations Management from a recognized institution or Equivalent qualification.
- Five (5) years' working experience in a Senior position in the Shipping Industries
- Training and experience in supervisory management with thorough knowledge of its principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Shipping Industry and the Terminal's operations.
Executive Director (Kingston, Jamaica) - Public Procurement Commission
Public Procurement Commission
Career Opportunity
On April 1, 2019, the Public Procurement Act came into effect establishing the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) as a Public Body Corporate replacing the National Contracts Commission.
The PPC has responsibility for endorsing recommendations for the award of Government Contracts, making recommendations to Cabinet for the award of Government Contracts, as well as registering companies/business desirous of participating in the Government of Jamaica Procurement processes.
The PPC invites applications from suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions at our location in Kingston:
- Executive Director (GMG/SEG 6)
Executive Office
Salary Range: $9,401,821.00 - $12,644,404.00 per annum.
Job Summary and Scope:
The Executive Director (ED) leads the management of the PPC in discharging its functions as the country's main public procurement oversight body to ensure, among other things, prudence in the use of public funds and efficiency and integrity in the public procurement process.
The ED, under the direction of the PPC Board of Commissioners, is required to provide strategic and operational leadership to the management and staff of the Commission, interpret policy directives and establish an organisational framework that enables the effective discharge of the functions of the Commission as set out in the Public Procurement Acts.
As head of a public body, the ED is guided by a broad policy framework as established by the Government of Jamaica including the Public Procurement Act 2015, the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act 2018 and Regulations, the Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act, the Financial Accounting and Audit Act as well as operational policies established by the Board of Commissioners.
Full details of the post can be obtained from the Public Procurement Commission website at http://ppc.gov.jm/careers.
Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Monday, 12th August 2024 to the:
Human Resource Management and Development,
Public Procurement Commission,
3rd Floor, PanJam Building,
60 Knutsford Boulevard,
Kingston 5.
Email: ppc.jobs@ppc.gov.jm
Please note that we thank all persons for responding, but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Sunday, 4 August 2024
Supervisors (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Land Agency
Applications are invited from suited suitable qualified candidates to fill the following position within the Corporate Service Division at the National Land Agency.
Supervisor, Final Accounts and Reporting (Vacant Post)
Job Purpose:
Under the general direction of the Manager, Financial Reporting supervises the activities of the Final Account Unit within generally accepted accounting practices, established organizational guidelines, and maintains the computerized accounting system.
Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Management Studies, or ACCA Level 2 with five (5) years' of relevant experience in an accounting environment; or
- Associate Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution or AAT (Level 3) or CAT (Level C) qualification level seven (7) years' of relevant experience in an accounting environment
- Certificate in Supervisory Management
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Management Studies, or ACCA Level 2 with five (5) years' of relevant experience in an accounting environment; or
- Associate Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution or AAT (Level 3) or CAT (Level C) qualification at least seven (7) years' of relevant experience in an accounting environment
- Certificate in Supervisory Management
- Two (2) years' experience in a supervisory accounting position
Monday, 29 July 2024
Unarmed Security Officers, etc (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Guardsman Limited
Join Our Team
Armed and Unarmed Security Officers, Location Supervisors
Starting at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Lot 71, Jamaica Beach, Tower Isle, St. Mary
We offer great benefits!
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Maternity Leave
- Life Insurance
- Overtime and Double Time Pay
- Promotion opportunities
- Free course from Guardsman University
- Other incentive and recognition!
Thursday, 25 July 2024
General Manager (Kingston, Jamaica) - Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP)
The Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of
General Manager
Responsibilities Include
- Activation of CCRP Five - Year Plan, reporting to the Chair.
- Management of CCRP Head Office and island wide operations.
- Bi-monthly Report to CCRP Board meeting and correspondence with Board on various issues.
- Oversight of events including the CCRP Living Legacy Awards.
- Communication with Members, Partners and Stakeholders.
- Represent the organization at important stakeholder meetings, conferences or other functions.
- MBA or Management degree
- At least three (3) years' experience in the private sector Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Digital Media
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Customer Service Manager, etc (Kingston & St. Andrew, Jamaica) - South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA)
SERHA
South East Regional Health Authority
Career Opportunities
The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew and St. Catherine invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of:Regional Office
- Customer Service Manager (GMG/SEG 2)
- Customer Service Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (GMG/AM 4)
- Accounting Technician (FMG/AT 1) - Accounts Department
- Customer Care Officer (GMG/AM ) - Region Wide
- Accountant (FMG/PA 2) - Regional Office
- Senior Customer Care Officer (GMG/AM 4)
Supervisors needed (Manchester, Jamaica)
A dynamic service station with retail operations in Gutters, Manchester is seeking the services of qualified Supervisors.
The Supervisors will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the business and any other related duties with direct report to management.
The minimum requirements for this position are as follows:
- Tertiary education
- Three (3) years inventory management experience at the supervisory level.
- Three (3) years of food and beverage management experience.
- Ability to work on required days
- Proficient money management skills
- Good command of retail operations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Mechanical/technical skills set.
Monday, 22 July 2024
Branch Manager (Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica)
A Leading Micro-finance company invites applications for the positions:
Branch Manager
For its: Portmore Branch
- Previous experience working in the micro-financing / banking sector would be an asset.
- A minimum of a degree in business administration or equivalent
- At least three (3) years'working experience in a supervisory/management capacity
- Must be able to grow a branch loan portfolio and manage receivables
- To strategically develop marketing plans, strategies and tactics that will drive and improve the company's growth
- Ability to effectively supervise staff
- Must own and operate a reliable motor vehicle
- Be able to exercise good work ethics and professionalism
- Be highly motivated and performance driven
- Must be analytical and have excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
- Be able to work on your own initiative and under pressure
- Must be able to communicate well both orally and in writing
- Must have a keen eye for details
- Must be Thirty five (35) years old or older
- Must own and operate a reliable motor vehicle
Tuesday, 16 April 2024
Quantity Surveyor (Kingston, Jamaica) - Alcar Construction & Haulage Co. Ltd.
Quantity Surveyor
- Must possess at least a first degree in Quantity Surveying
- Must have at least three (3) full years experience in the field of quantity surveying
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Should be able work on own initiative
- Research new tender postings for the company to bid on
- Prepare tender documents to include Bills of Quantities
- Prepare payment certificate for submission
- Calculate variation orders
Saturday, 13 April 2024
Restaurant Supervisor (Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica) Mother's
We are looking for bright, energetic, ambitious persons to fill management and supervisory position at our Mandeville location.
Applicants must be able to:
- Manage all aspects of restaurants operations
- Motivate, train and manage the workforce of between 30 and 40
- Work on shifts, any day of the week
- Four (4) CXC or GCE O' level subjects including English Language and a numeric subject, with a minimum of 6 months experience as a supervisor; or
- Two (2) CXC or GCE subjects including English and Mathematics with a minimum of three (3) years supervisory management experience in a restaurant or manufacturing environment
- Experience in a restaurant or manufacturing environment will be a distinct advantage
Store Manager (Kingston, Jamaica) - Lee's Fifth Avenue
Job Title: Store Manager
Location: Kingston
Are you passionate about fashion, customer service, and retail? Do you have a knack for creating unforgettable shopping experiences? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Fashion Store Manager to lead our team and elevate our customer service to new heights.
Position Overview:
As a Fashion Store Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our store, ensuring that it runs smoothly and efficiently. Your primary focus will be on delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising, and driving sales growth. You will lead by example, motivating and coaching your team to provide a memorable shopping experience for our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Customer Service Excellence: Put our customers first by creating a welcoming and inclusive shopping environment. Ensure that every customer receives personalized attention and assistance.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise a team of dedicated sales associates. Provide ongoing coaching and development to foster a customer-centric culture.
- Visual Merchandising: Maintain visual standards and ensure that the store's layout and displays are enticing and up-to-date. Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to create eye-catching displays.
- Inventory Management: Oversee inventory control, including stock replenishment, markdowns, and regular stock takes. Ensure accurate record-keeping and minimize stock shrinkage.
- Sales and Performance: Set and achieve sales targets while monitoring key performance metrics. Implement sales strategies and promotions to drive revenue growth.
- Communication: Foster open and effective communication with both your team and upper management. Provide regular reports on store performance and customer feedback.
- Minimum of five (5) years of retail management experience, preferably in the fashion industry.
- Strong passion for fashion and a keen sense of style.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proven leadership skills with a track record of developing and motivating teams.
- Proficiency in inventory management and point-of-sale systems.
- Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Employee discounts on our latest fashion collections.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Ongoing training and development programs.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and explaining why you're the ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to welcoming a passionate Fashion Store Manager to our team!
LFA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Send your resumes to: careers@leesfifthavenue.com
Thursday, 28 March 2024
Operations Manager (Negril, Jamaica) - Rondel Village
Rondel Village, Negril
Applications are invited to fill the position of Operations Manager.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in hospitality management or equivalent
- Three (3) to five (5) proven experience in hotel operations management with a focus on food and beverage, property maintenance, guest experience and service excellence
- Technical skills in planning and implementation of hotel maintenance programmes
- Excellent knowledge and experience in hotel restaurant operations and management
- Strong leadership and people management skills ability to motivate and develop teams
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of revenue/cost management principles
- Proficient in hotel software and computer systems