The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is a statutory institution owned by the two Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia on a 50/50 shareholding basis. Incorporated by the Acts of Parliament of the two contracting states, the Authority’s registered office is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with two regional administrative centers in Mpika, Zambia, and Dar es Salaam. Some positions have fallen vacant and, in this regard, applications are invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians, as follows:

Job Title: Head Human Resources-1 Position
Reporting to Regional General Manager
Duty Station Dar es Salaam

Job Summary

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the jobholder is responsible for interpreting and implementing HR Policies and Labour Laws in order to maintain a harmonious working environment.

Main Duties

a) Implements recruitment, compensation, training, and benefits policies covering a staff establishment of more than 1,600 employees;
b) Advises and guides Management on disciplinary and grievance handling, in line with the TAZARA disciplinary code and grievance procedures and local labor legislation;
c) Prepares HR returns on labor movements, in order to enhance effective staff utilization and planning of future operational demands;
d) Ensures provision and maintenance of social amenities and medical facilities for employees and their families.

Qualifications

a) Form four and six Academic Certificates
b) Degree in Human Resources Management/Public Administration or any Social Science
c) Not less than three years’ experience at Senior officer level
d) Not more than 45 years old

Mode of Application

Interested candidates should write to the address below justifying how they qualify and enclosing updated curriculum vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, three references and daytime contact details, by 17th August 2018. TAZARA is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

We regret to advise that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Managing Director
TAZARA Head Office, Nyerere Road
P.O. Box 2834
Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA.