Experience

Tembo Nickel

• Tanzania
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager-Human Resources

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  delivering executive-level support in completing daily tasks. Direct entire facets of company’s human resources, making sure placement of personnel at right time and place via proper establishment of organizational structure with special reference to company and role descriptions for all designations. Formulate and implement cutting-edge HR strategies/plans and industrial relations tactics aligned with Tembo Nickel corporate offices and sites' strategic objectives. Plan and establish modern remuneration, talent acquisition, payroll management, training/development, and benefits/compensation models for seamless execution of routine HR functions, whilst filling all critical roles for country offices/sites. Generate comprehensive reports and forward summaries and findings to country manager, initiating data-driven decisions. ● Devised and enforced appropriate shift activities for site as per set Tanzania rules and regulations. ● Drafted multiple employment agreements and contracts terms/conditions for development of clear understanding among employees and employer. ● Created workers forum for collaborative communication between on-site workforce and management, designing disciplinary procedure for company. ● Identified and delivered individualized training and mentorship to all levels of management and workforce for continuous performance improvement. Show less



Barrick Gold Corporation

• Canada
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR & Sustainable Communities Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Feb 2022

  Directed a qualified team of four direct reports, encompassing L&D, HR underground, Camp management, Recruitment, and industrial relations section leaders through strategic planning and execution. Supervised and streamlined all aspects associated with union-management strategy, disciplinary processes administration, talent management, labour management, employee wellbeing, HR and people alignment, and local content compliance, such as functional permit applications and succession plans. Steered and simplified security outsourcing with 100% compliance in line with Tanzanian labour laws. Led all operations related to transition underground from contracted mining to owner mining without impacting daily activities.● Boosted 30% labour efficiency first two years through deployment of advanced HR information systems.● Eliminated 40% of new cases and disciplinary issues through introduction and implementation of new case management system.● Launched zero-based budget on labour; assuring realization of zero overstaffing, resulting in retrenchment year after year. ● Minimized 23% of general administration costs through execution of appropriate controls and efficiency optimization. Show less

• Head of HR

  • Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

  Finalized MCP (Mine closure Plan) approved by government with clear people reduction strategy toward closure. Held accountable for planning, development, and implementation of advanced framework for local employment as Buzwagi managing own catering services as compared to other mining companies.● Yielded 45% Camp costs through emphasis on local procurement.● Reduced expatriates’ numbers from 23 to 4 as part of compliance with local content and development of local workforce. ● Condensed long-term sick employees from 38 to zero. Show less

• Chief Human Capital Development Advisor

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

  Contributed to aiding consultants in re-establishing human capital for organization during dynamic changes in an operating system; deployed new operating system across company. Revised company’s strategy and vision and implemented an advanced Accountable Management System with a key focus on linear structures. Improved systems efficiency and mapping within a business by developing effective standards and systems for talent and performance management.● Served as a key part of a team that succeeded in restructuring full business and mining sites, enabling entire systems and processes across all sites and corporate offices. ● Planned and organised salary surveys and benefits in corporate and mining companies for development of a new compensation model.● Formed and applied standards for skill mapping, career development, and company talent pool within mine site regarding global mobility. Show less

• Corporate Human Resources Manager

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2012

  Spearheaded all HR functions at a corporate level and supported Mine sites activities in close interaction with multi-disciplinary teams. Cultivated and maintained trusted relationships with all levels of management, personnel, and stakeholder teams for sorting all mine site work permit issues.● Minimised 30% corporate head count by eliminating role overlap and focusing on decentralized structures. ● Created and applied effective framework to recruit centrally for feeding mine with ready-made labour.● Developed and enforced recruitment policies for driving transparency in process across the mine site Show less



Catholic Relief Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR and Admin Manager

  • Nov 2007 - Nov 2010

  2007-2009: Field HR and Administration Manager: Catholic Relief Services Mwanza Office (80 Employees) Role Overview Working as the CRS’ Field Admin&HR Manager in Mwanza, Tanzania, I was managing the administration and HR section of the office comprised of 15 staff, including 4 direct reports. The Mwanza office is the main programming hub of CRS/Tanzania, overseeing several programs related to agriculture, health, and HIV/AIDS (AIDSRelief). Approximately 70% of the CP’s programs are managed from Mwanza. As the Admin/ HR Manager, I was responsible for ensuring accountability and good stewardship of resources in the management of the various sections including inventory, procurement, vehicle fleet management and contract management.HR functions like recruitment, staffs trainings, conflicts management and labor disputes. Achievements • Developed sub office HR and Administration Policies and SOPs. Developed framework to support Local partners in both HR and procurement of goods and Services. Developed performance appraisal tools as standard for the organization and Local partners. Outsourced fleet Management which reduced overall costs for 50%. Developed framework and tools for HR reporting to comply with donor Show less



International Fund for Agricultural Development

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader Program Support

  • Jul 2005 - Oct 2007

  June 2005 to December 2007: Team Leader of Program support, IFAD, Tanzania,- Reporting to Program Manager ( 48 Employees) Work Station: RFSP, Mbeya, Tanzania. Role overview The overall aim of this IFAD-initiated programme is to further rationalize and strengthen grass-roots microfinance institutions, to improve rural poor people's access to their services. Empower rural poor people by removing legal, regulatory and social barriers to ensure their active participation in microfinance institutions and provide them with an opportunity to enhance their business and technical skills. The program intended to strengthen the financial instruments, skills and capital base of grass-roots microfinance institutions and financial intermediaries As a Team Leader for Program Support, I was responsible with logistics and administration including work permits application, logistics for drivers and international volunteers. Achievements • No real achievement to mention as this was the first job with no experience. It was a learning platform and mostly to follow instructions and laid down procedures. The biggest achievement was that I was a good student and I did learn from the best. Show less