15 Job Vacancies at Tembo Nickel Corporation

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About Tembo Nickel Corporation

Tembo Nickel Corporation (“Tembo”) is an operating company formed via the Framework Agreement (19 January 2021) between Kabanga Nickel Limited and the Government of Tanzania for development of the Kabanga nickel deposits in the Ngara District in the Northwest of Tanzania. Under the Framework Agreement terms, Tembo (owned 84% by Kabanga Nickel Limited and 16% by the Government of Tanzania) has been formally established for the mining, processing and refining of Class 1 nickel with cobalt and copper co-products. Tembo is the Swahili word for elephant and represents strength, community and longevity. Tembo Nickel aims to become a sustainable, inclusive and responsible company supplying critical battery minerals to the world..

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21 New Job Opportunities at Tembo Nickel Corporation

Tembo Nickel Corporation DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to the interested candidates. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 
BUYER (2) -NGARA& DAR ES SALAAM
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit Buyers to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will be responsible for procurement of goods and services. The successful candidate will play a key role to ensure timely procurement of goods and services required by various internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of integrity and teamwork.

The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager.
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara and Dar Es Salaam
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Evaluate MRP daily, generate purchase orders in a timely manner, resolve material issues/shortages, support responsible inventory management practices and reporting to help achieve KPI goals.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms for parts and services and establishes strategic stocking plans and/or blanket purchase agreements with vendors, subject to management approval.
  • Manage day to day relationship ownership of active suppliers and assess supplier risk and develop mitigation plans.
  • Maintain accurate supplier and part information in SAP/Pronto.
  • Acquiring quotations from Third Party and Tembo Nickel vendors.
  • Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy.
  • PO Creation and Transmittal & PO related services for multiple segments of Tembo Nickel.
  • Assist in execution of PO changes.
  • Delivery follow-ups and PO confirmation with Supplier.
  • PO status tracking and expediting.
  • PO closeout support during project finalization
  • Support sourcing options for non-critical parts (i.e., distribution for standard parts).
  • Supervise PO status reports and work to resolve discrepancies
  • Support invoice processing via purchasing tools.
  • Support Purchasing Master Data efforts like new vendor and material master creation.

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Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Business Administration.
  • 5 years of work experience in procurement or as a Buyer.
  • Conversant with procurement systems like SAP, pronto etc.
  • Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, and highly effective communication and negotiation skills are essential.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional teams.
  • Membership of PSPTB is mandatory.
  • Excellent knowledge of local content legislation is an added advantage.
PROCUREMENT& SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - DAR ES SALAAM
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will manage demand planning, procurement, and logistics of various materials required for the Tembo Nickel project. The successful candidate will play a key role in liaising with the Mining Commission and ensure full compliance of local content regulations. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of integrity and teamwork.

The successful candidate will report to the General Manager-Finance and Administration.
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam country Office with frequent travel to sites
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain and upkeep the centralized official equipment ordering processes used by Tembo Nickel.
  • Develop continuous improvement of tools and systems used to estimate demand, load demand, place orders, measure inventory, and get items shipped. Simplify procedures for the teams in the warehouses and on construction sites.
  • Provide support for field construction teams related to complex equipment needs and tight schedules.
  • Develop methods to view, synthesize, and analyse product cost data, with the goal of a downward trend on costs through innovation.
  • Work with cross functional teams internally including legal, finance, purchasing, supply chain, engineering, and business development to ensure alignment on various topics.
  • Negotiate supply agreements with vendors annually. Onboard new vendors as needed.
  • Consolidate Tembo Nickel procurement demands and load those demands into the equipment supply architecture to ensure sufficient inventory and timely supply of equipment to construction sites.
  • Liaise with Mining Commission regularly for approvals in compliance with local content regulations
  • Work with Finance, HR, Community relations to develop local content plan and quarterly performance report.
  • Be a primary point of contact for suppliers, advising on production forecast, quality issues, and design changes.
  • Lead supplier assessments and the development of corrective and preventative actions.
  • Monitor supplier technical, quality, delivery, and financial performance.
  • Take part in identifying cost saving opportunities and work with suppliers to reduce material costs.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Business Administration.
  • 15 years of work experience in Supply Chain Management in a reputable organization.
  • Conversant with procurement systems like SAP, Pronto etc.
  • Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, highly effective negotiation and communication skills are a requirement.
  • Membership of PSPTB is mandatory.
  • Excellent knowledge of the local content legislation is mandatory.

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 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - DAR ES SALAAM
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit an Executive Assistant to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters pertaining to the office of Country Manager. He/she will provide various administrative and organization support to the Country Manager.

The successful candidate will report to the Country Manager
Duty Station: Dar es salaam
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Country Manager’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff.
  • Works closely and effectively with the Country Manager to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments/responsibilities and following up appropriately. Acts as a “barometer,” having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Country Manager updated.
  • Manages all travel arrangements and logistics for the Country Manager, Executive Leadership Team as well as Country Leadership Team.
  • Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence and other tasks that facilitate the Country Manager’s ability to effectively lead Tembo Nickel operations in Tanzania.
  • Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matter expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion often with deadline pressures.
  • Supports the Country Manager regarding activities related to the management of human, financial and material resources.
Qualification and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 5 years of experience supporting Senior Executives.
  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
  • Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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DISTRICT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – NGARA
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a District Business Development Officer to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will be responsible for identifying potential suppliers within Ngara district and to develop them as long-term partners of Tembo Nickel.

The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Help to prospect and identify potential new suppliers on targeted commodities in line with the relevant managers.
  • Coordinate with Community Relations in developing plans on how local suppliers withing Ngara district can be developed and supported.
  • Identify internal supply opportunities and share with local suppliers within Ngara district.
  • Perform maturity assessment to assess overall supplier capability and drive performance improvement plans.
  • Train suppliers in Ngara district on issues relating to compliance including issues relating to tax and other regulation.Drive continuous improvement of supplier’s quality, cycle, and delivery performance through Six Sigma quality tools.
  • Coach, mentors, develop, and at times lead training on quality methods & processes
  • Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics (cost, delivery, service, quality, innovation, social responsibility) together with the sourcing team.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Accounting, Material Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Business Administration.
  • 5 years of work experience in inventory management.
  • Conversant with inventory management systems.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional team.
INVENTORY OFFICER – NGARA
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit an Inventory Officer to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will be responsible for management of all inventories on site. The successful candidate will be responsible for inventory accounting for a Tembo Nickel site The role will have direct responsibility for all inventory accounting and work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Finance department.

The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager.
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara

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Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conduct month end accounting, close journal entries and month end close processes.
  • Reconcile of accounts payable and RNI/INR.
  • Monthly reconciliations of inventory, receivable, and liability accounts
  • Monitor physical inventory according to financial standards and determine process controls to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Ensure proper accounting controls are in p-lace. Liaise with internal and external audit.
  • Partner with finance team to report on any monthly variances.
  • Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
  • Inspect the levels of products to identify shortages.
  • Ensure product stock is adequate for site needs.
  • Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory.
  • Use software to monitor demand and document the characteristics of inventory.
  • Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.
  • Report to upper management on stock levels, issues, etc.
  • Prepare the inventories, maintaining the stock records, using computerized systems for entering the records and accountable for checking the supply invoices with the purchase orders.
  • Prepare the reports on adjustments on inventories that may be damaged, spoilt, etc., and coordinates the purchasing, inventory, and warehousing functions.
  • Maintain record of receipts as well as issuance of items that are going out of the warehouse to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Be involved in reconciliation of physical stock with the stock in the system.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Accounting, Materia Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Business Administration.
  • 5 years of work experience in Inventory Management.
  • Conversant with inventory management systems.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional teams.
 PROJECT ACCOUNTANT - NGARA
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a Project Accountant to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. She/he will have full responsibilities to manage all cash transactions and accounting duties on site. The successful candidate will work closely with the finance team and accounts payable to ensure timely payment of vendors working with Tembo Nickel on site.

The successful candidate will report to the Finance Lead
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Establish financial systems and policies for the project to ensure organization compliance, practices, and regulations.
  • Provide financial and administrative support in the design, implementation, and monitoring of project activities.
  • Advise project staff on donor requirements; and provide training on financial management, recordkeeping, operational systems, and policies as needed.
  • Maintain audit trail for all projects matters i.e., proper bookkeeping both soft and hard copies, proper filling of project documents.
  • Ensure sufficient internal controls are maintained throughout the project life, i.e., bank reconciliations and all expenses are with proper approvals.
  • Maintain a project fixed assets register.
  • Develop and monitor budgets for the project.
  • Work with procurement process to ensure proper planning, purchasing and distribution of project products in compliance with Tembo Nickel financial and accounting policies.
  • Analyse project expenses, including subrecipient financial reports, on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Assess cost-effectiveness of methodologies proposed by the project leadership team.
  • Coordinate input for the annual budgeting process with site project team and subrecipients
  • Ensure timely preparation and submission of complete and accurate financial reports and cash requests as per Tembo Nickel requirements.
  • Oversee compliance of Tembo Nickel financial policy guidelines, policies and procedure of Government of Tanzania relating to all statutory requirements (PAYE, WHT, SDL, WCF, NSSF, HESLB) and any other income tax.
Qualification and Experience
  • University degree in Accounting and Finance, Economics, or another relevant field.
  • At least three (03) years of experience working on a mega project and financial management.
  • CPA is mandatory.

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ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (2)-NGARA
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit Environmental Officers to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. The environmental officer is accountable for supporting the Environmental Lead in running environmental functions within the Tembo Nickel site. The successful candidate will ensure that environmental policies are well implemented and communicated to all stakeholders. The successful candidate will report to the Environmental Lead

Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Execute developed environmental management plans, programs, and strategies on site.
  • Plan environmental projects and provide reports on status and outcomes.
  • Prepare written reports as required, briefs for projects and or services, and strategies, policies, and management plans.
  • Assist in the coordination of field personnel to ensure works are completed to specified standards.
  • Provide technical input into the development of environmental policies, guidelines, and procedures for Tembo Nickel.
  • Conduct the environmental incident reporting & incident investigation program.
  • Oversee contractors and consultants as per the company’s standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure monitoring programs of air quality, water quality, noise & vibration, meteorological, soil and biodiversity are maintained and undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Facilitate the dissemination of information and training of environmental management aspects for all employees.
  • Provide input to the Environmental Lead on the development of environmental quality standards, guidelines, objectives, policies, procedures and/or legislation.
  • Carryout inspections, conduct investigations, resolve conflict, and take appropriate action.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline. Master’s degree in Science/Environment is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years working experience in an environmental management role in a large-scale operation preferably in the mining and extractive industry. Experience in the application of EHS management systems.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Tanzanian and international regulatory framework for environmental management in general.
  • Knowledge on IS014001 EMS implementation process.
  • Good understanding of Audit/EMS management systems.
  • Knowledge of NEMC registrations for Audit and EIA.

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 ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER – NGARA (1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit an Enterprise Development Officer to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. Under the supervision of the Community Development Lead, the Enterprise Development Officer will ensure effective project management and coordination of the unit support to the entrepreneurship development programme. He/she is expected to contribute to Tembo Nickel pro-poor strategy in a conceptually innovative manner and will identify priorities, problems, and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions to support local business enterprises.

The successful candidate will report to the Community Development Lead
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support the design, formulation and implementation of the enterprise development projects.
  • Identify opportunities for Tembo Nickel assistance in the areas of enterprise development in the district.
  • Assist with the day-to-day management of the enterprise development projects with a view to effectively manage Tembo Nickel resources allocated or mobilized.
  • Take a lead in identifying, cultivating, and developing new funding partnerships, alliances, and opportunities.
  • With support from CR team colleagues, manage all aspects of new proposal development and submission including budget review and how projects will be implemented.
  • Serve as the focal point for market development, enterprise development, and access to finance by remaining well-informed about emerging best practices, current issues, and trends in assigned program and regional areas.
  • Establish collegial, mutually beneficial relationships and share knowledge and expertise within the Tembo Nickel network as appropriate.
  • Work closely with the procurement team and District Business Development Officer to align Tembo Nickel Investments.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in social science, Business Administration, or related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the same or related role.
  • Computer literate and fully conversant with basic computer applications.
  • Experience in resettlement projects will be an added advantage.
VECTOR CONTROL OFFICER (2) - NGARA
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit Vector Control Officers to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. The successful candidate will be trained in the areas of inspection and monitoring of pest problems and control and provide environmentally sound management techniques.

The successful candidate will report to the Environmental Lead
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Inspect premises for signs of mosquito breeding, with collection of specimens as requested by the supervisor to establish sources of infestation.
  • Fog actual and potential breeding sites as necessary to ensure mosquito infestation does not occur or spread.
  • Submit daily and weekly reports detailing all work undertaken, all premises not inspected for any reason and any premises found to be in an unsanitary condition to ensure total community coverage.
  • Educate general population on reduction of mosquito breeding within the premises to promote mosquito infestation awareness.
  • Carry out ensure maintenance of all tools, equipment, and machinery to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  • Perform any other related duties as required by the supervisor or any other senior officer to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Environmental Science or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same or related role.
  • Working in Mining in a similar role is an added advantage.

 COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER - NGARA
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a Community Relations Manager to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. She/he will have full responsibility for the assigned activities and be one of the primary interfaces with the identified local stakeholders. She/he will maintain regular communications with local government officials and other strategic partners at Village, Ward, Districts and Regional level.

The successful candidate will report to the Site Project Manager.
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara Roster: 6/3
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage the daily operations of community relations, providing guidance, leadership, and direct support in all aspects of service provision.
  • Ensure smooth and functional community relations programs maintaining efficient systems and ensuring delivery of quality service.
  • Manage budgets and approve expenses for community relations related costs, ensuring costs are maintained within allocated budgets.
  • Provide mentorship and support to staff around professional development workload management trauma-informed approach, and staff wellness
  • Cultivate an environment of teamwork through regular team meetings and on-going training.
  • Cultivate collaborative relationships with varied community stakeholders.
  • Coordinate closely with the communication team and government Relations colleagues to ensure consistent, appropriate communications and timely follow-up
  • Ensure that all community grievances are resolved following the Tembo Nickel process and compliance to international standards
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Master’s degree in Social, Economic, Environmental, International Development, Rural Planning, Public Administration and Policy or other relevant field or experience.
  • 15 years of work experience in community relations with 5 years in senior management.
  • Solid understanding of environmental and social risks and safeguards, International Standards and Human Rights.
  • Ability to engage and enable active participation of regional administration, district local government authorities and local communities.
  • Ability to develop plans, budgets, and reports.
  • Mining experience will be an added advantage.
 COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICERS-RAP-5 (1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit Community Relations Officers-RAP to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. She/he will have full responsibility for the assigned activities and be one of the primary interfaces with the identified local stakeholders. S/he will maintain regular communications with local government officials and other strategic partners at Village, Ward, and District level.

The successful candidate will report to the Community Relations Lead-RAP

Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Serve as liaison between TN and identified local stakeholders.
  • Provide updates of assigned tasks on important achievements/constrains encountered at a weekly department meeting.
  • Attend daily department morning briefing session.
  • Work with Community Relations team to support implementation of community development programs, community awareness creation and community capacity building.
  • Work with the Resettlement team to support the Resettlement Action plan and Livelihood Restoration program.
  • Support Contractors and other TN lead departments on community relations affairs.
  • Assist development of documentation, surveys, and relevant reports (e.g., Socioeconomic surveys, stakeholder engagement report, weekly report etc.)
  • Support data management – collection, cleaning, and analysis.
  • Support development of department plans, implementation, and follow-up of department activities.
  • Jointly with Community Relations team, undertake monitoring, internal evaluation and documentation of all work done by the CR department.
  • Undertake other duties as reasonably assigned by the Community Relations Lead.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Rural and Urban Planning, Community Development or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same or related role.
  • Computer literate and fully conversant with basic computer applications.
  • Experience in resettlement projects will be an added advantage.

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PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT - NGARA
Position Summary:

Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a Project Construction Superintendent to join the Tembo Nickel Project Team. The Project Superintendent is responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of all activities of the construction project.The candidate must be a skilled manager and organizer with the ability to lead and motivate people, plan well and expertly execute, ensure overall personnel, and job site safety and effectively communicate and troubleshoot in a timely manner.

The successful candidate will report to the Site Project Manager
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara Roster: 6/3
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Safely manage project on-site to produce quality workmanship within budget and schedule
  • Ensures all company policy, procedures and standards are enforced at the project site
  • Builds and maintain good relationships with customers, subcontractors, and owners.
  • Understand and maintains most current contract documents.
  • Maintain an as-built set of drawings onsite.
  • Ensures installations are consistent with contract documents.
  • Knows and understand the company’s scope of work for the project.
  • Plan and supervise the activities of all on-site company employees.
  • Coordinate and plan the activities of all Tembo Nickel subcontractor.
  • Collaborate effectively with the Project Manager re: scheduling, cost control and resources.
  • Assume responsibility for all project safety.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the same or related role.
  • Familiarity with construction/ project management software.
  • A team player with leadership abilities Computer literate and fully conversant with basic computer applications.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to send their resumes indicating the role title in the subject via email jobs@tembonickel.com
Please ensure that you mention www.mabumbe.com as the source of this job advertisement.
Application closing date is 30th October, 2022.

Note: We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities based on merits and we do not charge candidates any fees in the whole recruitment process
Tembo Nickel offers a competitive remuneration package and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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