Jobs at Igara Growers Tea Factory Ltd

Job Title: Security Officer

Igara Growers Tea Factory Ltd, located 12Kms on Ishaka – Kasese Higway, is a smallholder farmers’ owned tea processing company incorporated in 1969. It employs hundreds of people in both its estates and the 2 processing plants. It is managed by Uganda Tea Development Agency Limited with head office in Kampala.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Processing all Security matters within the scope of factory management for both Igara and Buhweju Tea Factories
• Coordinate and liaise security matters with our local Security firm, management and external security agencies
• Inspect and ensure normal functioning of factory security systems, facilities, lighting and fencing
• Regularly cross-check receipt and issuance of factory stores and ensure proper authorization and use at different destinations are being observed and adhered to
• Work closely with all departments to ensure proper security operations requirements are provided and monitored
• Responsible for systematic recording and verification of made tea stocks on a weekly basis and proper tea dispatch procedures are followed and correct quantities and quality of teas are released.
• Investigate and prepare reports on irregularities, incidents and or suspicious activities that could result in security breach
• Manage safety precautions in place that may affect person and property of the companies including fire precautions
• Intuitively check and ensure safety of all factory assets within the factory premises and its other properties
• Make follow upon cases reported to police and other external law enforcement agencies
• Compile and prepare monthly reports on all security aspects of the factories

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicants should possess degrees or the minimum qualification of a diploma in any relevant field.
• Previous experience in any security agency or firm is a must
• Past exposure and experience in management of security in companies will be an added advantage
• Possess investigative skills and training
• Possess computer and report writing skills

How to Apply for the job: 

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications with three professional referees and updated CV to: The Human Resources Manager, Igara Growers Tea Factory Ltd, P .O .Box 110, Bushenyi, Uganda.

Deadline: Friday 15th August 2014