Last Updated on May 17, 2023
KTDA is a private company owned by about 600,000 smallholder tea farmers spread across 16 tea-growing counties in Kenya. The farmers are shareholders in 54 tea companies that own KTDA (H) and its 8 subsidiary companies.
Some of the 54 tea factory companies have expanded by setting up satellite factories in their neighborhoods to accommodate the extra leaf. The satellite factories are 15, adding up to 69 the total number of tea factories owned by smallholder tea farmers.
The eight subsidiary companies owned by KTDA (H) add value to the tea value chain. These companies include Chai Trading Company Limited, KTDA (Management Services), Majani Insurance Brokers, Kenya Tea Packers Limited, Greenland Fedha Limited, KTDA Foundation, Tea Machinery and Engineering Company Ltd, KTDA Power Company Limited and KTDA (MS).
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KTDA Recruitment 2023
We are currently recruiting to fill in the following positions;
General Manger
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Formulating and implementing KTDA power Company’s strategies, policies and procedures;
- Reviewing the organisations work plans and budgets and recommending to the Board for approval;
- Overseeing the execution of organizational work plan and budgets;
- Overseeing performance management of staff in the organization;
- Ensuring training needs of staff are identified and mitigating action taken;
- Managing communications and staff development by cultivating individual talents, promote and secure training resources;
- Building relationships, facilitate team success and providing direction while delegating responsibly;
- Providing training to project managers on technical and business related topics to improve project performance;
- Ensuring good relations with customers, shareholders and the business community are maintained;
- Representing the company in negotiations and discussions with shareholders, state and private organizations;
- Ensuring procurement needs of the organization are well taken care of;
- Ensuring timely and accurate provision of all the relevant reports.
- Ensuring revenue targets and strategic plans are achieved, with all of KTDA power Company’s activities conducted with a high commitment to a business orientation;
- Ensuring compliance to legal and statutory requirements in implementing of projects;
- Overseeing the development and management of Small Hydro Power Projects;
- Ensuring identification and development of other alternative forms of energy;
- Monitoring the operations of KTPC and ensuring efficient management of the Regional Power Companies (RPC’s);
- Ensuring financial, internal control and administrative policies are established and followed.
- Overseeing effective management of human resources for optimal productivity through policies and strategies that attract and retain qualified and competent staff.
- Overseeing development and implementation of corporate social responsibility initiatives and ensure that the image is well projected and protected
- Performing any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the Group CEO.
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications, experience and competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- Masters degree is an added advantage
- A minimum fifteen (15) years of experience, five (5) of which must have been at a senior managerial level;
- A member of the Engineering Board;
- Must have demonstrated ability to handle divisional budgets, resources, processes, projects and relationships;
- Should have thorough knowledge of the relevant sector as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting the relevant sector;
- Must be capable of functioning effectively both as a team player and a team leader;
- Must demonstrate high level of integrity;
- Must have strategic leadership skills with ability to build strategic relationships;
- Should have experience in change management and the ability to drive change in a team;
- Should have high level problem solving and decision making abilities;
- Should be an effective communicator with the ability to handle high level communication;
- Should be result oriented with ability to deliver desired outcome;
- Should demonstrate ability to identify and respond to risk areas within the organization;
- Should have effective people management and conflict resolution skills;
- Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages and engineering software;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
Method of Application
Apply Online here using the recruitment Portal not later than 31st May 2023.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
KTDA POWER CO. LTD. is an equal-opportunity employer