Job Openings at Sony Sugar Company

Job Openings at Sony Sugar Company

System Administrator

The System Administrator is responsible for providing effective operational and maintenance support for the Network ,Windows, Linux, UNIX, Solaris and related servers that host SAP ERP , Agriculture Management System , Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory .

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Ensuring high availability (99.9%) of the servers to support mission-critical applications;
• Ensuring that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff and business partners;
• Custodian of all ICT hardware and Software inventory and ensure that an up-to-date ICT Assets Register is maintained;
• Day-to-day management of the Data Centre(s);
• Designing, deploying, and maintaining the Local Area Network (LAN), VLAN, and Wide Area
• Network (WAN);
• Managing, configuring, and maintaining all the Windows Server OS, Solaris OS, Exchange Servers, including the related tools and utilities;
• Management of user accounts on the Active Directory as per the Company ICT policy;
• Performing daily Windows backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up;
• Repairing and recovering from hardware or software failures;
• Guiding end users with basic systems troubleshooting techniques;
• Ensuring high levels of Systems Availability, Uptime, and Security;
• Ensuring that the Data Centre is secured, clean, and meets the set standard requirements on safety, security, and is free from environmental hazards;
• Participating in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation;
• Maintaining the requisite documentation, registers, logs, and records of all key activities at the Data Centre;
• Any other responsibility that shall be assigned by your team leader.

Person Specification /Requirement:

1. Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Sciences or equivalent;
2. ICT certifications in key industry products (Windows Server, CCNA, UNIX, Oracle, Cisco, Solaris, ITIL);
3. Eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a supervisory level;
4. Experience in handling Solaris, Windows Operating Systems, Active Directory, Antivirus, and
5. Networking systems;
6. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

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Security Guards (UG5) Job Sony Sugar 35 Posts

Reporting to the Security Operations Supervisor, the Guard will be responsible for:-

1. Ensuring maximum protection and safety of all Company movable assets and employees under his charge against theft, vandalism, damage or injury;
2. Ensuring that all Company assets leave Company premises with valid gate passes;
3. Ensuring that he / she properly takes /hands over and record items under his charge;
4. Ensuring that visitors to the Company offices and residential estates are recorded at Security office and duly issued with visitors’ passes before entry;
5. Ensuring that all tractors /trailers, Lorries, tankers are properly in /out at product Weighbridge and recorded without fraud;
6. To detect and report any offence against the Company rules and regulations;
7. Ensuring that all the security work posts are tidy;
8. Inspect all security physical structures like fences, lightings doors, windows and gates and locks and promptly report faults to Security Report Desk;
9. Ensuring that incidences are recorded in the security occurrence book;
10. Maintaining high standards of discipline through prompt obedience to lawful orders /instructions personal turnout and interpersonal relationship;
11. Attending all parades and instruction classes as directed by his superiors;

Person Specifications

1. KCSE or equivalent
2. Ex- National Youth Servicemen desirable with a clean certificate of Service, will be an added advantage.
3. High sense of self-discipline and integrity.
4. Energetic and ability to work long hours.
5. Ability to communicate effectively.
6. Ability to make prompt and appropriate decisions
7. Displays initiative and team spirit.
8. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Sales Assistants 2 POSTS

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Collecting and collating industry data on sales performance;
• Monitoring sales performance;
• Processing sales orders;
• Posting sales information into registers ;
• Preparing daily and weekly reports;
• Maintaining sales and dispatch register;
• Undertaking sales promotion campaigns to popularize the Company’s products;
• Marketing and selling sugar and associated products;
• Creating and building strong and positive relationships with customers

Job Specifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Sales, Economics, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Three (3) years relevant work experience.
Proficiency in computer applications;
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

How To Apply

Applications with detailed curriculum vitae indicating current position, qualifications, work experience, current and expected remuneration, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials, copy of national identity card, names of at least three (3) referees and day time telephone contact should be addressed to the contact below

Applications should be sent by registered mail, courier, or hand delivered to SonySugar Headquarters, Sare-Awendo along Kisii-Migori Road or sent via email to administration@sonysugar.co.ke on or before Tuesday, 25th, February, 2025 at 05.00 p.m. All candidates will be required to meet Chapter Six of the Constitution requirements.

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
SOUTH NYANZA SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED
P.O. BOX 107 – 40405
SARE – AWENDO
“Simply the Sweetest”