Assistant Plant Controller at Safal Group
2025/10/09
Reference Number: MRMFIN09.10.2025
Description
Key responsibilities:
- Assist
in the preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts to
ensure timely, accurate, and insightful performance reporting.
- Conduct
comprehensive variance analysis (materials, labour, overheads, and
yield variances) to identify key cost drivers and support informed
management decisions.
- Maintain
and monitor product costing models in SAP FICO, ensuring accuracy in
material master data, BOMs, and routings for reliable cost estimation.
- Monitor
and control manufacturing costs, providing actionable insights on cost
trends, budget variances, and opportunities for process efficiency and
cost optimisation.
- Support
the budgeting and forecasting process, including data preparation,
consolidation, and variance interpretation against actual performance.
- Prepare
detailed cost reports and product profitability analysis to inform
strategic decision-making.
- Ensure
the integrity and accuracy of SAP FICO transactions and reconciliations,
maintaining proper integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and
Controlling (CO) modules.
- Perform
month-end and year-end closing activities in SAP, including cost centre
assessments, allocations, WIP valuation, and inventory reconciliation.
- Assist
in the preparation of management and board presentation packs, summarising
key financial insights and variances.
- Assist
in continuous process improvement and automation initiatives to
enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial and cost reporting.
- Provide
financial and analytical support to plant and operations teams, acting as
a strategic business partner in operational planning and performance
monitoring.
Requirements
Qualifications required:
- Minimum
academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Accounting, or Commerce (Accounting or Finance option).
- Qualifications
as an added advantage:CPA (K) or equivalent
- Professional
registration: ICPAK
Experience required:
- General
work experience (years):Minimum of 8 years’ overall experience, with
at least 3 years in plant controlling, cost accounting, or
management accounting within a manufacturing environment.
Key competencies and skills:
- Strong
analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Deep
understanding of product costing and cost control in a manufacturing
setup.
- High
attention to detail, accuracy, and process discipline.
- Excellent
communication and presentation skills.
- Business
acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Collaborative
team player with initiative and drive.
Computer literacy:
- Excellent
command of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong
hands-on experience in SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and
Controlling modules) is mandatory.
- Proven
ability to perform variance analysis, standard costing, and cost driver
assessments.
Personality profile:
- Business-centric
- Budgeting,
Forecasting and Costing Accuracy
- Fast-paced
and prompt
- Achievement
oriented
- Energetic
and Enthusiastic
- Positive
attitude
- Employee-centric
- Focused
- Self
motivated
Design Engineer at Safal Group
Reference Number: SBSUS02.10.2025
Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Design, Drawings & BOQ Production
- Prepare
preliminary and final design drawings in line with company standards and
specific customer requirements.
- Utilize
computer-aided design (CAD) software to create accurate and detailed
project designs.
2. Customer & Technical Support
- Support
the marketing and site teams by liaising effectively with architects,
subcontractors, civil engineers, consultants, and clients to address
technical queries.
- Supervise,
manage, and visit project sites to provide expert advice on civil
engineering-related matters.
3. Additional Responsibilities
- Conduct
technical and feasibility studies as well as site investigations to ensure
project viability.
- Assess
potential project risks and implement effective risk management
strategies.
- Oversee
tendering procedures and compile comprehensive project proposals.
- Apply
creative and logical thinking to resolve design and development
challenges.
- Manage
design changes and ensure all stakeholders are promptly informed of any
project modifications.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor
of Science / Bachelor of Technology in Civil or Structural Engineering or
an equivalent qualification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A
postgraduate qualification in Business Management is an added advantage.
- Membership
with a relevant professional body (e.g., the Institution of Engineers of
Kenya) at full accreditation or at the minimum graduate level is
preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum
of 1 year of relevant work experience.
- At
least 1 year of specific experience in structural engineering within the
manufacturing industry.
Key Competencies & Skills
- Strong
technical and applied knowledge of the built environment.
- Ability
to liaise effectively with clients, architects, engineers, quantity
surveyors, project managers, and regulatory authorities.
- Proven
ability to conduct feasibility studies, resolve design challenges, and
manage complex calculations.
- Proficiency
in using design software and presenting technical information clearly to
stakeholders.
- Strong
project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
simultaneously.
- Excellent
communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
- Results-oriented,
self-driven, and capable of working under minimal supervision.
- Strong
teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Mechanical Technician at Safal Group
Reference Number: MRMOPS01.10.2025.1
Description
Key responsibilities:
- Perform
Maintenance as per Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform
preventive maintenance as per the established schedule
- Troubleshoot
Faulty Machinery
- Perform
Mechanical Repairs
- Document
Maintenance and Repairs in Daily Log/work order
- Maintain
the workplace as per established 6S standards
- Train
and induct New Mechanical Technicians
- Comply
with company safety guidelines and procedures.
- Perform
other related tasks and duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications required:
- Minimum
academic qualification: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Qualifications
as an added advantage: Certificate in welding, metal fabrication, or
mill/plant operations
Experience required:
- General
work experience (years): 2 years
- Specific
to the position (level/discipline/years): 1Year
- Industry: Preferably
experience within manufacturing, metal fabrication, steel processing, or
related heavy-industry environments.
Key competencies and skills:
- Detail
Oriented
- Analytical
skills
- Problem-solving
skills
- Planning
& organising skills
Language requirements:
- English
- Kiswahili
Personality profile:
- Positive
- Fast-paced
and prompt
- Achievement
oriented
- Energetic
and Enthusiastic
- Self-motivated
- Focused
Assistant Tube Mill Operator at Safal Group
Description
Key responsibilities:
- Perform
Tube Mill operations as per SOP
- Set
up machines at the beginning of every Size to ensure the desired output
- Feed
information akin to speed, shapes and sizes for optimum production process
- Perform
testing procedures to ensure the right quality output
- Maintain
the workplace as per established 6S standards
- Monitor
machines during operation to ensure maximum efficiency
- Sort
out problems during machine operation and escalate accordingly
- Perform
autonomous maintenance
- Perform
random tests to ensure accuracy and production of quality products.
- Comply
with company safety guidelines and procedures
- Produce
as per the production plan
- Post
on SAP in real-time
- Document
and maintain production logs
- Provide
relevant information regarding progress to supervisors
- Perform
other related tasks and duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications required:
- Minimum
academic qualification: Graded Artisan
- Qualifications
as an added advantage:
- Professional
registration:
Experience required:
- General
work experience (years): 2years
- Specific
to the position (level/discipline/years): 1 year
- Industry: manufacturing,
engineering, or industrial environment.
Key competencies and skills:
- Detail
Oriented
- Analytical
skills
- Problem-solving
skills
- Planning
& organising skills
Language requirements:
- English
- Kiswahili
Computer literacy:
- Ms
Office
- SAP
Personality profile:
- Positive
- Fast-paced
and prompt
- Achievement
oriented
- Energetic
and Enthusiastic
- Self-motivated
- Focused
ICT Assistant at Safal Group
Description
Key responsibilities:
- Perform
on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of desktop and other
communication equipment problems for end-users, and recommend and
implement corrective solutions, including off-site repair for remote users
as needed.
- Collaborate
with system administrators to ensure efficient operation of the company’s
desktop computing environment.
- Prepare
tests and applications for monitoring desktop performance and provide
performance statistics and reports.
- Develop
and maintain an inventory of all monitors, keyboards, hard drives, modems,
network cards, and other components and equipment.
- Accurately
document instances of desktop equipment or component failure, repair,
installation, and removal.
- Ensure
the security of desktops, laptops, communication lines, and equipment, by
carrying out routine audits, analysis of logs, backups and identification
of potential issues with IT infrastructure.
Requirements
Qualifications required:
- Minimum
academic qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
or any other related course from a recognised institution
- Professional
Certification is an added advantage
Experience required:
- General
work experience (years): Three (3) Years of relevant working
Experience
- Specific
to the position (level/discipline/years): 1 year
- Industry: Manufacturing
Key competencies and skills:
- Excellent
Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Expert
ICT skills
- Problem-solving,
with strong analytical skills
- Customer
service skills
- Innovativeness
and Creativeness
- A team
player
- Project
Management, Planning & organizing Skills
Computer literacy:
- MS
Office packages
- IT
Software applications
Personality profile:
- Positive
- Employee-centric
- Fast-paced
and prompt
- Achievement
oriented
- Energetic
and Enthusiastic
- Self-motivated
& Focused
Additional/specific work requirements:
- Must
have a hardware background with a strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong
customer service orientation required.
- Ability
to work beyond standard working hours, as well as participate in an
on-call schedule, is required.
- Ability
to interact professionally with the customer, along with the ability to
identify and satisfy customers’ security needs.
- Ability
to meet deadlines and have strong time management and organisational
skills.
- Skills
and competence with personal computers, including electronic E-mail,
personal scheduling, word processing and electronic spreadsheet skills may
be required.
Slitting Line Operator at Safal Group
2025/07/07 - Reference Number: MRMCS/03/07/2025/1
Description
- Set up
slitting knives, spacers, and separator discs according to the job order.
- Operate
the uncoiler, tension stand, slitting head, rewind mandrels, and other
line equipment.
- Monitor
the slitting process to maintain width tolerances and edge quality.
- Adjust
line parameters such as speed, tension, and knife alignment.
- Ensure
neat and tight recoiling of slit strips.
- Trim
edges and remove scrap efficiently using automatic scrap winders or
choppers.
- Label,
weigh, and band slit coils for identification and storage.
- Inspect
material before and after slitting for edge burrs, scratches, camber, and
width accuracy.
- Record
process parameters, measurements, and any deviations.
- Communicate
quality issues with QC/QA personnel for corrective action.
- Follow
lockout/tagout and other safety procedures strictly.
- Perform
daily inspections of equipment and report abnormalities.
- Clean
and lubricate slitter components as needed.
- Assist
maintenance team during planned or breakdown maintenance.
- Fill
out production reports, coil traceability logs, and shift handover notes.
- Ensure
job orders are executed in order and all scrap is accounted for.
- Maintain
records of tool wear, downtime, and coil usage.
Requirements
- KCSE,
- Government
Grade Test Three in General Fitting
- Knowledge
in 6S & Autonomous Maintenance
- Minimum
of 1-year relevant work experience in Slitting line operations.
- 1-3
years in a manufacturing/industrial environment/setting.