EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ADVISOR - MORUPULE COAL MINE

MORUPULE COAL MINE SEEKS TO INVITE SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CITIZEN CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:-

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ADVISOR

Job Summary
To interpret Employee Relations Advisor’s requirements and implement ER processes to support, maintain, integrate and co-ordinate activities/projects in area of responsibility.

Key Effectiveness Areas

• Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets
• Monitors compliance to all collective agreements and recommends any process amendments for discussion between management and the union.
• Analyses Employee Relations trends mine wide through climate surveys, and various forums and recommends appropriate course of action to management
• Facilitates implementation of resolutions coming out of consultative forums (e.g ONCC) and monitors compliance
• Represents the company in mediation, arbitration and at the industrial court
• Provides advice and guidance in all aspects of Employee Relations practices to HRBPs and Line Managers and ensures that sound employee relations practices are promoted by line Management
• Coordinates the review of policies and procedures and monitors compliance through audits
• Analyses and compiles employee relations reports, monitors trends, highlights problem areas and makes recommendations to management.
• Provides Employee Relations Training for the operation
• Identifies and manages the implementation of and adherence to legal and corporate governance - principles/requirements
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all key stakeholders and partners to ensure achievement of business objectives
• Adheres to all safety health and environmental policies and procedures in area of responsibility

Requirements

Minimum requirements

• BGCSE plus Degree in Social Sciences or Equivalent
• 5 years post graduate experience, three of which must have been at officer level
• Knowledge of SHE Management Systems (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001).

Company profile

MORUPULE COAL MINE IS A COAL MINING COMPANY IN BOTSWANA SITUATED 14 KILOMETRES WEST OF PALAPYE ALONG SEROWE/PALAPYE ROAD AND MINES COAL PRIMARILY FOR GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY IN BOTSWANA.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package.

Closing date and application instructions

Prospective candidates must be medically and physically fit and willing to work in an Underground Coal Mining Environment and meet demanding schedules.

Candidates who meet the above requirements need apply with copies of certified certificates and comprehensive curriculum vitae addressed to:

Human Resources Advisor - Services
Morupule Coal Mine, Private Bag 35 PALAPYE
Email: Recruitment@mcm.co.bw

Closing date: 25 November 2016

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR - MORUPULE COAL MINE

Morupule Coal Mine seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced citizen candidates for the following position: -

SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR

Job Summary:
To efficiently run the sales function in line with the marketing and sales strategy and develop plans to achieve the organisations’ marketing and sales strategy.

Key Activities:

• Compiles and monitors the section’s budget, approves sectional expenditure within budget.
• Develops appropriate forecasting tools and trend analysis of future markets and product analysis.
• Reviews and assesses the adequacy of existing policies and procedures with appropriate recommendations for their improvement/update.
• Manages the routine operational and sales functions.
• Develops margin and price strategies which maximise competitive sustainability and profitability
• Liaises with relevant plant/production personnel to ensure adequacy of products to meet customer demand.
• Assists in contract negotiations and their development with customers.
• Liaise with customers and their agents on sales trends, monthly stock reconciliations highlighting potential problem areas and making recommendations on corrective action where necessary.
• Undertakes marketing activities and interacts with customers to increase sales volume and create awareness.
• Identifies and liaises with key stakeholders to ensure achievement of business objectives.
• Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance.
• Resolves and responds to customer complaints timeously by facilitating enquiries with relevant stakeholders such as the Operations/Finance departments and transporters.
• Ensures that employees are selected, deployed, trained, evaluated and rewarded in compliances with existing employee management systems.
• Adheres to and promotes safety, health and environmental policies and procedures in area of responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum Education, Training & Experience Requirements

• Commercial, Science or Engineering Degree appropriate to Mining or Coal technology and/or Marketing coupled with 3 years in
• Marketing and/or Mining and/or heavy industry 2 years of which should be at supervisory level.
• Valid Light duty drivers’ license
• Understanding of SHE Management Systems (ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001).

Technical Knowledge

• Relevant contract management knowledge/experience.
• Customer service and/or relationships management.

Other Competencies;

• Adaptability (Flexibility)
• Commercial Acumen
• Customer Orientation
• Decision-making (Decisiveness & accountability)
• Driving for results
• Facilitating change & continuous improvement
• People (Team) Leadership

Company profile

MORUPULE COAL MINE IS A COAL MINING COMPANY IN BOTSWANA SITUATED 14 KILOMETRES WEST OF PALAPYE ALONG SEROWE/PALAPYE ROAD AND MINES COAL PRIMARILY FOR GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY IN BOTSWANA.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package.

Closing date and application instructions

Prospective candidates must be medically and physically fit and willing to work in an Underground Coal Mining Environment and meet demanding schedules.

Candidates who meet the above requirements need apply with copies of certified certificates and comprehensive curriculum vitae addressed to:

Human Resources Advisor - Services
Morupule Coal Mine, Private Bag 35 PALAPYE
Email: Recruitment@mcm.co.bw

Closing date: 25 November 2016

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND THROUGH FAX AND NOTE THAT RESPONSES WILL ONLY BE MADE TO APPLICANTS CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW.

VACANCY FOR A SYSTEMS DEVELOPER/ANALYST II

Location: Gaborone

Company: Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership

Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership (BHP) seeks an assertive, result oriented, strategic thinker with good interpersonal skills to fill the above position.

BHP requires a software developer with analytical skills to join the software development and data management team. BHP makes extensive use of open-source software tools to develop in-house complex critical data systems for its routine laboratory, research laboratory, pharmacy and clinics. The candidate must have a strong software development background and be willing to write code in a team.

Principal Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Director of Data Operations, the candidate will be expected to:

• Design, develop, maintain and deploy new and existing clinical research, laboratory and survey systems.
• Prepare for and participate in system and data audits
• Maintain documentation and adhere to strict change management procedures
• Prepare datasets for monitoring and analysis
• Liaise with stakeholders as required
• Maintain documentation and strict source code version control
• Test driven development especially unit testing
• Assist research staff with research data needs

Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, similar degree or 3-5 years directly relevant work experience is required. Proficiency in Python, Django, SQL and Linux are significant advantages.

Minimum of three (3) years work experience working with complex data and developing and maintaining data-driven applications in a similar environment. Relevant certifications are an advantage.

Company

Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership (BHP) is a collaborative research and training initiative between Botswana Ministry of Health and the Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health. BHP is dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS and related public health challenges through collaborative research, education and capacity building.

Closing date and application instructions

Qualifying candidates should forward their application letters and detailed CVs to:

Human Resource Manager
Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership
Private Bag BO320
Gaborone

Closing Date: 18 November 2016

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

VACANCIES FOR MANAGEMENT TRAINEES

Sefalana Cash and Carry Limited (Sefcash), a leading distributor of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Botswana, has job opportunities for trainees under its Wholesale & Retail (Level 2) programme. The programme seeks to equip suitable candidates for various roles within the wholesale/retail industry.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants for the above positions must be:
• Citizens of Botswana
• Fluent in both Setswana and English
• In possession of a valid Class B driver’s license
• Prepared to undergo a vigorous ‘hands-on’ training
• Prepared to relocate anywhere in Botswana
• Having either BGCSE (Cambridge O’level) with a minimum of 30 points or a Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in any relevant field.

Successful candidates will undergo a basic full-time twelve (12) months training to ground them on the company’s systems and procedures. Upon successful completion of the basic training the company will post the candidates to its various outlets across the country.

Sefalana Cash & Carry Ltd offers a competitive remuneration package consistent with the candidate’s academic qualifications and occupational experience.

Interested applicants may forward their applications including CVs, certified copies of ID, driver’s license and academic certificates to:
Systems Training Manager
Sefalana Cash & Carry Ltd
Private Bag 00422
Gaborone

Closing Date: 18th November 2016
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.