COUNTRY BUSINESS MANAGER
KLUANE DRILLING TANZANIA LTD
Total years of experience :16 years, 10 Months
A member of Kluane Drilling Africa Management team with an overall
objective of managing Kluane Tanzania in a professional way, as a separate
operation so as to ensure the performance of its projects are in accordance
with the required standards.
Overall Management Role.
Provide leadership to the company members coherent to the
company’s mission and vision as agreed by the board.
Liaison between the company and outside organs mainly, new
clients, regulatory bodies, financiers, government agencies and
strategic partners.
Management of all resources of the company and their
alignment to achievement of objectives set by share holders
Duties range from formulation of strategy and plans for the
achievement of major functions and in setting of organization’s
policies and long term strategies.
Creating shareholders value.
Managing business risks and building strong corporate image.
Steering the Organization in a sustained growth
Preparing management periodic reports.
Office management roles
To improve the operation systems, processes and policies in support
of employers mission specifically support on better management
reporting, information flow and management, business processing
and organizational planning
To manage and increase effectiveness and efficiency of support
services mainly Human Resources, IT, logistics and nagement of emergency budget in coordination with Regional
Representative
Logistic and Procurement
To be in liaison with the company‘s clearing agents so as to ensure
timely clearance and delivery of the imported items on the site or in
the warehouse.
To build up a suppliers base so as to ensure quick and readily
available of goods and services.
To ensure company has reliable fleet to support operations and such
Ensure the completion of performance appraisal for all the
employees and ensure there are clear appeal processes which
guarantee transparency and effectiveness.
Take a lead in competency mapping for all roles within the company
in line with its strategic plan
Ensure that the company’s employees are managed accordingly,
skills nurtured, knowledge is shared across, diversity recognized and
managed, learning environment for both employee and the
organization is set and employee career goals are aligned within the
company growth.
To formulate sound HR Policies and Procedures, align with Tanzania
Labour Laws and in conformity with Kluane Drilling Canada.
Develop and implement recruitment policy and procedures for
expatriates, visa processes, relevant working permits, their
remuneration, disciplinary procedures, repatriation and settlement of
their final dues in case of prolonged sickness, death or termination.
Work out the staff welfare programmes for both local and expatriate
staffs in the areas of medical and insurance scheme, extension of
such schemes to cover travel to and from place of domicile,
evacuation, safety matters and ensure that each programme is
understood and signed off by every staff.
Manage the employee relations by having policy and procedures
which recognize diversity, as well as managing risks which may be
caused by mishandling of employee issues related to grievances.
Build relationships with unions, manage union expectations and act
as key contact within the environment especially before and after
registration of collective bargaining agreement.
To provide professional guidance on all matters related to HR
including, contract management, working hours, leave
management, hiring and terminations, service outsourcing, Insurance
matters, work permits, remuneration, disciplinary matters and
reorganization process
To recommend and implement specific Human Resource strategies
within employee life circle so as to ensure the company attracts the
best talent in the market, develop local skills in drilling, and logistics,
manage their performance and reward them accordingly.
A member of SMEC Africa Management team with main activities in
managing the provision of administrative support and administration
logistics for the operations of the SMEC Offices and SMEC projects in East
Africa and Tanzania and for the region where required. To
develop/customize and implement administrative standards and
procedures for SMEC businesses, to manage real estate and to coordinate
company events and functions.
To develop the Administration team, to ensure the provision of a professional Administration Service to the entire SMEC Eastern African Team, responsib
mentoring, guiding and developing them as the second line to the position.
To set standards and procedures for travel and accommodation coordinate efficient travel and accommodation arrangements;
To design and manage the office filing system - to research and implement
technologies for improved automated records storage and accessibility;
To manage the office building and its surroundings, office equipment, cleanliness of the office, the cleaning of the office, its surroundings, supervision of the cleaning staff;
Responsible for the security for the office premises and its surroundings;
To manage the properties leased by SMEC in terms of contract management,
property maintenance and security of personnel;
To manage the car fleet and drivers;
To manage accommodation of staff, purchasing of all stationary and booking;
To plan and implement the office layout and equipment procurement.
maintain and replenish inventory. To check stock to determine inventory levels anticipate needed supplies;
To correspond with landlords, utility authorities; etc. relating to management, and to work with Finance to ensure prompt payment of utility other office bills;
To oversee and coordinate the departmental purchasing activities department;
To coordinate departmental budget preparation activities;
To select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; to provide coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement
discipline and termination procedures;
To strictly adhere to SMEC’s Business Management System (BMS); and
Perform any related duties as required
Report to Finance Director, with main duties in coordination and execution
of all administrative support services so as to ensure the provision of quality
administrative services to the both internal and external partners in Celtel
Tanzania limited and management of Administrative staffs with the following
key responsibilities.
Co-coordinating all aspects of administrative support functions of the
Company so as to ensure effective and efficient provision of services
provided by both external and internal service providers. This include
but not limited to the controlling and ensuring availability of office
stationeries, groceries, printing machines and printing materials, office
set ups and management of courier services across the company.
Coordinate all company local travels by internally ensuring there is
clear procedure and guidelines as well as enough support tools in
terms of vehicles and drivers, externally by ensuring there are
accommodation as well as transport credit facility in all the 26
regions.
Estate Management: manage the company estates in forms of
leased lands for towers, office buildings and facilities, courier services
and shops, ware houses, manage their maintenance and repair as
well as preparation of write off and ensure transparent disposal of
approved assets
Develop set of Administration policies, procedures and guidelines
relevant to the business so as to create synergy and harmony
between different departments internally and external to ensure that
suppliers deliver the right goods and services according to their local
purchase orders.
Oversee the provision of quality reception and telephone operator
services as well as supervising all administrative support staff and
ensure that they follow the set rules and regulations.
Responding to all contract staff and consultants needs in terms of
transport and residential requirements
Initiating and maintaining an inventory of Company’s Assets.
Fleet management ensuring proper utilization and management of
company vehicles, their maintenance, repair and compliance to
statutory requirements and disposal. These include adequate
insurance cover, recruitment of competent fuel stations, garages,
and suppliers of consumables preferably nearest point of operation
countrywide.
Feedback the management on fleet related issues in terms of model,
utilization, replacement, and disposal
Insurance (taking appropriate covers; motor vehicle, public liability,
infidelity guarantee, assets, etc.) and ensuring that premiums are paid
in time.
Records management and control of the supplier’s credit terms:
monitoring, controlling and maintaining all administrative records so
as to ensure smooth undertaking of the business. (e.g. fuel usage,
office consumables and inventory, insurance covers)
Responsible in preparation of the administration budget and be
accountable for its utilization, approval, as well as variance if any.
Review the performance of the company suppliers so as to ensure
that the company enjoy the best service in the market in return of its
value for money.
Worked as a Project manager for,
i. Zain Shangwe week in Southern Highlands covering Mbeya,
Iringa, and Rukwa.
ii. Automation of refuelling in non electrified transmission sites
across all the six zones
iii. Regionalisation in lake zone
iv. Corporate Sales and SME Sales vehicle scheme.
Performing all administration duties of the department including
handling of fleets, negotiating fuel price, drawing maintenances
contracts, insurance covers, negotiating house rents for foreign staff
accommodations, applying their residential permits and follow-up
the renewal of the same, arranging for the rest house for crew on
duty and custodian of all company inventories
Carried out the Redesigning and Re-engineering of Business Process
aimed at transforming Legal and administration department to a fully
autonomous department of Human resource and administration.
Advising Management, Initiating and Participating in Reviews of HR
Policies, Scheme of Services, Wages and Salary structure, preparation
and recommendation of incentive schemes, staff welfare policies,
Training and Career Development Policies and formulating staff
retention strategies.
Carrying out Resource Planning consistency with Organizational
requirements.
Reviewing, Maintaining and Implementing the Organization’s
structure, Scheme of Services and other HR Policies.
Ensuring adherence to Group Code of Conducts.
Administering discipline in accordance with code of conducts, labour
laws and advising Management on disciplinary matters.
Preparing Departmental Annual Budgets.
Coordinating Administrative functions of the departments.
Carrying out Training Needs Analysis process, preparing Training
Budget, and Planning and processing Staff Training as per approved
budget.
Advice management on matters related to occupational health and
PURPOSE
To enhance the achievement of business units and overall company
objectives through partnering with line management to deliver HR and
Administration solutions through ought the employee life cycle.
Principal accountabilities
Implementation of the Human resources best practices concerning
recruitment and selection process of local employees, coordination
of new staff induction and job induction in respective departments.
Facilitate the implementation of staff retention strategies and its
appraisals and ensure the same are defined and communicated to
all staff.
Instil performance management skills within the business unit in line
with company strategy on performance management.
Supporting line management in the full utilization of available human
resources including the use of time sheets
Facilitate the employee satisfaction forum and surveys
Provide a bridge between the employees and other stakeholders so
as to harmonize information between the two
Submit to the head of human resources proposals for new and
improved policies on an on-going basis
Effecting timely and value adding services in the area of recruitments,
performance management, staff utilization and industrial relations
Effective maintaining of internal and external contacts such as line
managers, staffs, Head of human resources and COTWU (T) regarding
union matters, other external Human Resources consultants for
benchmarking purposes.
Such other duties as may be assigned by the Head of HR &
Administration from time to time
RECEIVE AND DISPENSE CASH TO THE BANK CUSTOMERS
CROSS SALE BANK'S PRODUCT TO THE WALKING IN CUSTOMERS
MARKETING BANK'S PRODUCTS
ASSIST IN BANK OPENING PROCEDURS
Graduated in 1999 with upper second The most valuable skills gained in this two years extensive study was how to effectively and efficiently manage Corporate affairs to the satisfaction of the entire stakeholders. This can be achieved by ensuring the governance of each individual groups expectations without compromising quality and standards of services offered.
DURING THE FIRST SEMESTER IN THIRD YEAR I WROTE A DISSERTATION BASED ON THE APPLICABILITY OF OPEN PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND APPRAISAL SYSTEM IN PRIVATE ORGANISATION WHICH WAS A CASE STUDY DONE AT PRECISION AIR SERVICES. THIS DISSERTATION NOT ONLY SHARPENED MY RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE BUT ALSO REVEALED A LOT OF INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT A KNOWLEDGE OBTAINED THROUGH GOING THROUGH A NUMBER OF LITERATURE REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS AND OBSERVATIONS