JOBS AT Swissport Tanzania , OCT 2015

Swissport Tanzania Plc is the leading aviation services provider operating at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), Songwe International Airport (SIA) and Mtwara Airport. The Company is seeking to employ candidates who wish to work in a dynamic, friendly and exciting environment where one can reflect own values of experience and quality.

Personal Qualities:

Competent and organized individual who is able to work as part of a team and manage several priorities at any time. Has a positive attitude, strong work ethics, and keen desire to learn and grow within a firm, provides superb communication skills, and always treats people with respect in accordance to their individual needs.
A high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility
A structured approach to task management
Attention to detail and Analytical
Commitment to own personal development
Excellent communication skills and capable of negotiating and influencing both managers and team members.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment
Ability to produce expected results

1.Post Title : HR Officer (1 position)
Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam
Reports to : HR Manager

Position Objective
Supporting managers on disciplinary, grievance and absence management system, reporting, operating, guiding and synchronizing staff records in alignment with HR needs.
Responsibility and Accountabilities:
Responsible for the day to day running of the HR Office, employee cycle from recruitment, induction, to exit, and for providing full administrative support to the HR Manager and Managers. Also accountable for;

Performing a variety of human resources functions for all employees including handling of employee life cycle, HR support and advice. Ensuring the department complies with all recruitment policies, laws, and
Regulations

Writing up professional job adverts
Manage HR information by producing regular statistical reports on HR metrics on staffing and ensures information on all staff is correctly and regularly updated

Putting together new employee starter packs

Setting up, monitoring and then tracking employee probationary periods
Carrying out background and reference checks on prospective employees
Acting as the first point of entry for newly recruited employees
Maintenance of the HR records and systems
Keeping track of any employee anniversaries when they are due
Developing reports for Senior HR Officer on staff sick leave, absences and annual/holiday leaves
Providing professional advise support to employees
Update and maintain staff bulletin boards
File electronic and hardcopy staff documents
Escalate operational issues to senior management .

Make travel arrangement and organize accommodation for staff and senior managers

Key Duties:

Management of employee attendance, leave, disciplinary and grievance issues .
Support the review and creation of HR policies and procedures in line with legislation.
Interpret and advise managers and staff on terms and conditions of employment. .
Implementation of the organizations Recruitment and Selection procedures
Plan and undertake special project work as required.
Support managers and staff on all HR related matters
Drive employee engagement and support company change management initiatives

Academic Qualification

Holder of bachelor degree in Human Resources, Law, Social Science, or equivalent qualification from recognized institutions
A minimum of 2 years' experience in Human Resources
Highly developed organizational and administrative skills
Skills in computer applications are mandatory, especially Microsoft Office

Health and Safety Officer (Six Positions)
Duty Station : Dar Es Salaam
Report to : Quality Compliance and Safety Manager

Position Objective
Carry out the day to day operations of HSE and contribute to the application of effective health, safety and environmental management by providing technical support. Implement the safety management policies and procedures locally so that all employees have a sate-and healthy working environment ensuring that Swissport complies with all current and future regulations and laws
Report to the Quality Safety and compliance Manager on a functional basis.
Assist in the compliance of applicable laws and regulations
Deliver regular safety performance reports to the Station Management.
Ensure all hazards, incidents are being reported and recorded.
Initiate, lead and any out investigations on occurrences in line with corporate standards and prepare all applicable reports
Plan, prepare and conduct internal safety audits at given intervals at the station and initiate I monitor corrective actions based on audit findings and occurrence investigations.
Assist in compliance reviews, risk assessment and other safety assessments to support HSE management
Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees, customers, and visitors
Observe HSE regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourage safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel
Comply and ensure compliance with all company HSE procedures and policies

Key Duties:
Conduct daily and monthly HSE meetings of Trainings arid schedules as needed
Write, implement, and manage HSE programs, policies, and procedures I
Perform facility Health and Safety inspections
Ensure proper use of PPE
Have knowledge and enforce compliance of regulatory requirements
(OSHA, EWURA, NEMC etc) including company HSE policies and procedures
Oversee hazardous waste storage and disposal areas and ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labelling, containment, proper disposal, documentation etc
Coordinate emergency response activities and provide first aid treatment
Oversee behavior based/observation safety programs
Help develop job hazard analysis
Conduct self-assessment of the company's safety and health situation
Undertake preventive actions to avoid accidents and incidents from recurring
Analyse damages and ensure implementation of corrective measures
Train staff on Safety and Health issues (prevention)
Deliver regular safety performance reports and ensure all hazards, incidents are being reported and recorded.
Initiate, lead and any out investigations on occurrences in line with corporate standards.
Analyse the damage reports and suggest corrective measures in coordination with the Safety and Health Committee.
Undertake self-assessment on DGR and AVI awareness
Ensure implementation of safety management standards within the station
Collect and maintain Safety Data

Academic Qualification
Degree in Environmental Engineering Engineering, or equivalent with specialization in QHSE with minimum of not less than 2 years relevant experience
NEBOSH International General Certificate in OSH
Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate
Knowledgeable in ISO 9001, ISO 14001
Understands the regulatory authorities compliances (OSHA, EWURA,
NEMC)
Report writing skills (Good in Microsoft word, excel and PPT)

Post Title : Training Officer (1 Position )
Duty Station : Dar Es Salaam
Report to : Training Centre Coordinator

Position Objective:
Carry out the day to day training activities and contribute to the training centre's business value. Implement the safety, health and environmental management policies and procedures locally so that all employees and students adhere.
Ensuring that Swissport Training Centre complies with all current and future regulations and laws as lied down by respective Authorities. .

Responsibility and Accountability:
Responsible for the day to day running of the training sessions at the training center as assigned general up keep of the school, as well as providing full
administrative support to the Training Coordinator. Also accountable for;
Ensuring the department complies with all training policies, laws, and Regulations
Manage Training information by producing monthly statistical reports on training records and events
Putting together new employee starter packs
Monitoring and the tracking students records
Carring out interview and application review for the prospective trainees
Developing reports for Training Centre Coordinator on student’s progress revenue and business progress
File electronic and hardcopy trainees and trainers records

Key Duties:
Conduct assigned Trainings as scheduled
Implement training programs policies, and procedures
Perform facility HSE inspections
Advise customers on the training product
Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment
Oversee behavior based/observation for the trainees or staff and address it to the training coordinator
Help develop courses, syllabus, curricular and procedures
Conduct formal and informal assessment of the students and produce reports
Undertake preventive actions to avoid failures from occurring and recurring
Advocate/market the training school
Increase profit margin of the centre by performance
Manage the training centre activities where required

Academic Qualification:
Degree/Diploma in any discipline
Industrial recognized certification
lATA in travel and tourism, customer seIVice,
lATA train the trainer certificate
Understands the regulatory authorities compliances- (TCM lATA)
Good MS Office skills particularly in Excel, Words and Power point

Post Title: Export Promotion Officer (1 post)
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Report to' :Cargo Service Manager

Position Objective:
'Promoting Export Opportunities for Horticulture and fresh produce products in
Tanzania to Europe, Asia and neighboring countries.

Responsibility and Accountability:

Responsible for the operational department budgets, budget monitoring, strategic planning and any horticultural capital projects as needed including installations of supportive cold storage facilities.
Collaborates with growers/exporters/Government officials and Airlines to identify opportunities to attract air freight business for fresh produce out of
Tanzania through consolidation
Identify key success factors for other African countries that have significant horticultural and floricultural exports
Identify major export constraints and advise opportunities for expansion and growth
Make policy recommendations for the Government and identify possible areas' of interventions for donors
Establish collections centers for farmer groups in production areas
Improving farmers marketing skills and helping form marketing groups
Explore export of fresh fish out Mwanza via KIA in a view of attracting freight at KIA and promote coordination between perishables exporters from Mwanza and KIA
Evaluate the costs of landing, handling and aviation fuel in a view of aligning the same with other East African airports to make KIA a cheaper airport the will encourage air freight to land in Tanzania. This will ensure that all Tanzania horticultural and floricultural exports go via KIA and not JNIA
Evaluating market opportunities for the new products and for providing market information to exporters

Key Duties:
Establishes and maintains high horticultural standards and practices; providing directions, training and motivation for the horticultural staff, growers and exporters.
Meets with growers/exporters both small and large, to develop long term productive relationships and growing the size of the program overtime.
Establish market links with big retailers in Europe and Asia
Work closely with TAHA to enhance and promote the use of available airport facilities at both DAR and KIA through corporation of horticultural and floricultural exporters
Develop marketing system through establishment of farmers and traders database

Academic Qualification:
Bachelor Degree in Business Development, Horticulture, Natural Sciences, or Marketing. Master's degree with experience in research or horticulture export business will be an added advantage
Minimum of 3 years' experience in marketing or business development especially in horticulture industry and /or air freight
A very good understanding of perishable produce export industry, including air freight
Skilled in negotiation with Government and donors
Have a very good understanding of perishable produce export industry, including freight and also have skills to negotiate with Government and donors

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Only applicants who meet the stated requirements for the advertised positions should send their application to the below address adhering to:
Signed application letters accompanied by detailed CV, photocopies of academic certificates, testimonials, and names of three referees.
Applications must be in hand writing
Deadline 14 days from the date of advertisement

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and those who do not hear from us should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply
The Chief Executive Officer
Swissport Tanzania Plc.

Julius Nyerere International AirPort
P.OB.O.X 18043,Dar es Salaam-Tanzania