Human Resource Manager Career Opportunities, Songas Tanzania
Songas' mission is to supply clean, reliable and cost effective power to its customers. The Company is responsible for developing, managing, constructing and operating the Songo Songo Gas to Electricity Project. Songas has a 250 km long pipeline that transports gas from Songo Songo Island to its plant in Ubungo and therefore looks to maintain strong relationships with communities influenced by this activity. The US$ 320 million project supplies about 40% of Tanzania's electricity.
The company encourages creativity and ingenuity and looks for its employees to quickly take responsibility for their areas of expertise. In return the company aims to provide individuals with a stimulating career along with opportunities for training and development. The lead shareholder in Songas is Globeleq, a rapidly growing power company based in London, with operating facilities throughout East Africa.
POSITION: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER REPORTING TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
The HR Manager is an integral part of the senior management team and is expected to advise and represent the company on all HR related issues. The role has a strategic focus and is actively involved in high level business decisions and planning. However, given the nature of Songas' business the role also requires the HR manager to be able to operate at a 'hands on' level. Song as' HR manager controls, manages and authorises expenditure on a multi million dollar HR and administrative budget. The HR Manager has responsibility for the welfare of Songas' staff.
THE HR MANAGER IS EXPECTED TO:
• Deliver and implement a comprehensive training and development programme for the company
• Supervise the HRO officer and Administration Team
• Supervise Songas' payroll system and service provider
• Manage and implement Songas' talent management programme, including succession planning and internnships
• Manage and develop the company's annual and interim employee performance review process
• Recruit personnel with appropriate skills for the business as and when required
• Develop and manage the implementation of the company's procedures
• Develop, analyse and manage the employee welfare and benefits structure
• Enhance and maintain the company's relationship with the Union
• Manage the relocation and employment programme for international employee
• Maintain and improve Songas HR related records and data
• Analyse and produce reports from the company's data.
• Manage all employee welfare matters including the company's health insurance scheme and employee loan scheme.
• Supervise any employment related litigation with help from external legal counsel
• Highlight and propose measures to rectify areas of weakkness in the organisation.
• Advise Songas' Board of Directors on all HR related matters
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will most likely have the following qualifications, experience and skills:
• University degree ideally in one or more of the following areas: Human Resource Management, Business or a related field.
• Substantial experiences in an HR function of an internaational business.
• Experience of developing and managing training progammes including both technical and soft skills
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Good knowledge of Tanzanian Laws, regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of the international best practice HR guideelines.
• Excellent oral and writing communication skills both in English and Swahili.
• Good computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and e-mail.
• Experience of using HR related IT systems in the workplace.
• Numerical and budgeting skills
• A good understanding of general business principles
• Demonstrated ability to work with employees of all levels
• Tact, and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Good organizer and manager of his/her time.
• Ability to work independently and as part of overall team structure
SALARY
Songas aims to be a premier employer, the remuneration package and benefits attached to the position will reflect this commitment as well as the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
PLACE OF WORK
The place of work for both positions is Oar Es Salaam.
MODE OF APPLICATION I DEADLINE Please submit your application consisting of:
A typewritten statement of not more than two A4 sheets giving your brief background and indicating why you qualify for the position; a curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant training and professional certificates and full contact details of three referees who are willing to vouch for your professional background before the interview.
The deadline for submission for both positions is 22nd April, 201 0 at 1630hours.
Human Resources Manager Songas Limited, P.O. Box 6342, Dar es Salaam.
Or hand delivered to Songas' offices at the junction of Mandela and Morogoro Roads, Ubungo Dar es Salaam. Please indicate on the envelope the post as: "Human Resources Manager"
Songas is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in People and Ideas.
