CHEF

CHEF

ESS, a division of Compass Group LS requires a CHEF at Letseng Diamond Mine in Mokhotlong. Under the guidance of the line manager, the ideal person will be responsible for the service and to provide great quality food service and support services as required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Taking reasonable care for own health and safety and that of others.
• Co-operating with line manager on HSE matters.
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MAIN DUTIES
• To prepare meals, snacks and functions correctly and timeously.
• To supervise (cooks and FSAS) subordinate staff members.

• To ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity.

• To ensure that foodstuffs are used correctly so that wastage is kept to a minimum.

• To ensure that food in the bain-maries look attractive, re-garnishing when necessary or needs replenishing.

• To ensure that all stock requirements for the following day are available and in good condition.

• To ensure all maintenance problems are reported to Management and followed up.

• To ensure the preparation of food is hygienic and that a “clean as you go” discipline is adhered to.

• To promote team leadership and lead by example.

• To promote a good image to our clients.

• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and correct dress procedure as laid down by Management and our clients.

• To help with regular stock-takes as and when required.

• To attend training courses as and when required.

• Included in these duties, you are required to perform any other reasonable tasks required by your Manager.

Minimum Skills Requirements:
• Min COSC plus Diploma in Hospitality Management / Equivalent.
• 5 years experience as a Chef within the mining /catering / hospitality background.
• OR 7 years experience as cook
• Excellent communication skills required, good writing skills and business etiquette.
• Must be computer literate (Ms Word/ Excel).

Interested applicant may apply via email: ess4@letseng.co.ls or Hand deliver your CV and application letter to: ESS- Human Resource Office Letseng Diamonds, Mokhotlong.
For any enquiries, please contact Makhatite Hanese@22221236.The closing date for the above application is: 01 August 2014.N.B only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Kitchen Supervisor

ESS Support Services Worldwide
Registration Number : 1989/005005/07
Letseng Diamond Mine
Telephone: 2222 1357
Email: ess1@letseng.co.ls

Job Title: Kitchen Supervisor (1)
Company: ESS- A division of Compass Group
Location: ESS, Letseng
Remuneration: TBN

Requirement Overview:
The successful candidate will be required to work shifts Monday to Sunday as it is 7 days operations.

Purpose of the role:

To control and supervise the running of the kitchen, ensuring that the preparation of food complies with the required standard.

Key Performance Areas
• To ensure that all meals, snacks and functions are correctly prepared.
• To ensure that foodstuffs are used correctly so that wastage is kept to minimum and the staff are trained to effect good portion of food.
• To re-arrange duties and rosters as necessary to ensure that all tasks are correctly and timeously completed.
• To ensure that all kitchen staff members are clean and correctly dressed at all times.
• To promote team spirit and lead by example
• To assume control over the kitchen and use own initiative in the absence of management.
• To ensure that the preparation of food is hygienic and that a clean as you go discipline is adhered to.
• To ensure that food in the bins-Marie looks attractive at all times, re-garnishing where necessary or replenishing.
• To report any faults or defects to management, paying particular attention to any safety or health hazard.
• To ensure that the company and statutory hygiene standards are maintained.
• To ensure company‘s food safety management system is and maintained.
• To take part in any fire or evacuation drills at prescribed intervals.
• To adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• To assign leave to kitchen staff members.
• To be polite, professional and friendly at all times with customers, clients and colleagues.
• To ensure the highest level of customer care is adhered to at all times.
• To ensure that the restaurant is set up to necessary standard.
• Attending training when required.
• Performing related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Skills requirement
• Min COSC plus Diploma in Hospitality Management/Equivalent.
• Min 5 years experience in a similar position within the mining /catering / hospitality background
• Or 7 years experience as a chef.
• Proven experience in supervising Kitchen Staff of approximately 25+ employees.
• Excellent communication skills required, good writing skills and business etiquette.
• Ability to draw up rosters, timetables and produce reports.
• Must be computer literate ( Ms Word/ Excel
Interested applicant may apply via email: ess4@letseng co.ls OR Send your application to: ESS- Human Resource Office, Letseng Diamonds Mokhotlong.For any enquiries please contact: Makhatite Hanese at 22221236.
The closing date for the above application is: 01/08/2014.
N.B Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Information Technology Manager

An opportunity exists to join this Investor in People Company in the above capacity. Metropolitan Lesotho is the wholly owned subsidiary of MMI holdings, a company registered on the Johannesburg stock exchange. We are currently looking for a dynamic and self-motivated individual to head the IT department as IT Manager.
Key Performance Areas
• Engage with business heads to assist the various departments with achieving their goals through innovative application of technology;
• Develop IT strategies in partnership with all business units;
• Architect the IT infrastructure and lead the implementation of changes;
• Implement and execute proactive maintenance, monitoring and support processes to provide a stable and reliable IT platform for business continuity;
• Provide incident support within SLA to the users of all IT systems;
• Ensure security of the entire IT system and integrity of all company data;
• Responsible for management of all IT third party vendors and suppliers;
• Maintain sufficient level of technical expertise to troubleshoot IT issues and effectively manage IT staff and external experts as needed;
• Keep up to date with trends and new technologies on both line of business and general IT requirements;
• Responsible for Business Continuity Plan(BCP) /DRP(Disaster Recovery Plans) and its alignment thereof with group BCP/DRP, testing and reporting to management;
• Closely collaborate with the Head: Infrastructure at MMI International to ensure alignment with group strategy;
• Administer and provide ongoing training for internal users.

Knowledge and Experience Required
• A post graduate Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science PLUS
• 5 years of information technology experience including 2 years of administration and supervisory responsibility;
• Computer Literate at advanced level with: Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel and MS Project and various business systems (SQL Server) internet and email (Outlook);
• Possession of a Network Certificate will be an added advantage

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate with and interpret the technical requirements of the end users;
• Ability to operate in a mixed business and IT environment;
• Good knowledge of available technologies, systems, solutions and business processes;
• Knowledge of current technological developments / trends in area of expertise;
• Ability to adjust easily to rapid changes;
• Strong written and verbal communications skills;
• Ability to analyze and resolve queries and to follow through on outstanding issues.

Required attitude:
• Must be willing to travel;
• Should have sense of urgency and accountability;
• Should be business and customer orientated;
• Should be self-disciplined and able to pay attention to detail;
• Should be a team player.

PLEASE NOTE: Interested candidates should email their applications with CV’s and copies of transcripts and certificates to hrl@metropolitan.co.za or hand deliver them to the Reception at Metropolitan Lesotho Building – Kingsway Maseru on or before 31st July 2014. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be conducted only with the short-listed candidates.

Retail Representative , DHL Lesotho

DHL is a leading player in the logistics services industry and has the following Vacancy for Duration of three Months ONLY
Retail Representative 
The job: Under the guidance of the Station Manager, the Retail Rep will be responsible for:

Define and execute Retail Strategy in Lesotho.
Identify, Manage and further develop the retail partnerships across Lesotho.
Support the DHL Loyalty Scheme through the promotion of the DHL Loyalty Cards to regular cash
Shippers to stimulate increased volumes.
Educate potential partners about DHL products and services in order to sign up new partners.
Exploit all opportunities arising from DHL promotions to boost volumes and attract new customers.
Conduct regular visits to all service points and retail partners, growing and improving the relationship
As well as auditing branding, customer service etc
Ensure conformance to DHL policies and Procedures as well Essential Requirements:
Valid Driver’s Licence
Own Transport required
Excellent customer service skills
Intermediate PC Literacy: MS Excel
Willingness to work on a beyond normal working hours, including weekends

Competencies:
Strong oral and written communication, in both Sesotho and English
Numeracy skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
The ability to be an outstanding team player
Self-motivated and able to organise work effectively
Ability to maintain accurate records
Understand and keep up-to-date with changes as they occur, in order to advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, and all other customs related and industry matters

Qualifications:
Minimum: diploma or equivalent in business/commercial or relevant tertiary qualifications
Knowledge of Logistics industry will be an added advantage.

Please submit CVs and application letters to:
The station Manager c/o Head of Customer Services
DHL Lesotho
1st floor, Options Building
Pioneer road
Maseru on or before 31st July, 2014. Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.