Harare (2) posts
Bulawayo (1) post ( person should be based in Bulawayo).
Experience:
Should have worked as a merchandiser for at least two years.
Experience must be in the FMCG industry a must
Experience in shelf packing & merchandising e.t.c
Qualifications:
5 ‘O’ levels and a relevant professional qualification.
Driver’s license an added advantage.
Ideal candidate to start work immediately.
Salary +/-$500 + Company car
send CV's to pamela@ipcconsultants.com
We got a Client looking for a management couple for Caborabasa in Mozambique. Husband to run the Kapenta operations and the Wife will run the Admininstration. Salary range $2500.00. If you interested please email your cv's to jcrouch@priconsultants.com.
Young Africa is a charity, founded in 1998 and started operations at its main centre in
Chitungwiza in 2001. The organization opened a satellite centre in Epworth in 2006. The
mission of YA is empowerment of less-privileged young people (aged 15-25) through a
range of programmes aimed at imparting skills of the mind and hands to promote self-
reliance and skills of the heart to promote responsible living among young people.
YA centres are run on a franchise business model where local entrepreneurs participate in
the work of YA through leasing a fully-equipped workshop from which they produce for
profit while contributing to the vision of YA by taking part in the training of young people in
the various trades available at YA which include Motor Maintenance, Welding, Carpentry,
Machine shop Engineering, Leatherworks, Cosmetology, Catering, Dressmaking, Panel
Beating and Spray Painting, Commercial Courses including computer literacy training. The
centres also have Secondary Schools and Crèches. YA prepares young people for self-
employment and for entry into the formal job market.
As part of its strategy for 2014, YA intends to strengthen its work through
- Increased student enrolment in all departments/trades to widen its reach to increased
number of beneficiaries
- Strengthen its linkages/partnership with industry (both formal and informal sectors) for
purposes of facilitating on-the job training/attachments and job placements for its
graduates
- Secure markets for its range of products and services (produced/offered by SMEs
operating within its franchise model)
- Conducting regular market surveys to inform both its curriculum and programme
planning/review processes
To achieve this, YA seeks to recruit a Marketing and Industrial Liaison Officer. Working
with and reporting to the YA administration and franchisees/YA business partners, the
incumbent is required to perform the following duties:
- Lead/facilitate a process of designing a marketing and business development strategy
for the YA
- Executing the marketing strategy and coordinating the efforts of related functions
(training, production units, micro enterprise development, youth development) to ensure
they are aligned to marketing and business development strategy
- Preparing time bound marketing work plans with measurable deliverables and reporting
on progress regularly to the coordinating committee
- Conducting periodic market research surveys, prepare research reports and present
reports to coordinating committee
- Sourcing and negotiating for contracts for businesses operating at YA and working with
these to ensure that such relationships are maintained
- Liaising with all functionaries to ensure that all products and services are responsive to
market needs
- Looking out for, preparing a calendar of events that present opportunities for YA to
market its products and representing the school at such events
- Handle all public relations activities of YA in liaison with Director
- Designing advertising materials and distributing them accordingly
- Sourcing for places for industrial/on-the-job training for trainees from all courses/
trades taught at YA as well as job placement for graduates
- Market YA’s conference facilities and ensure adequate business and viability for this
and other SBUs
- Source for financial support for YA’s festivals (Sports and Arts), liaising closely with
Youth Development Office
- Engage other charities to ensure that the hostel facility is always fully utilized
- Any other duties as assigned by the coordinating committee
This position suits a person with the following qualifications and experience:
- At least a degree in Marketing/Business Studies with a major in marketing/public
relations
- At least 5 years of traceable marketing experience in a Small Enterprise Development
(SED) projects/Vocational Education projects/Informal sector market linkage projects or
any related projects
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), confident, presentable and quick
to grasp new things
- Highly creative, self-driven, results-oriented and dynamic person who is driven by a
desire to make a difference
- A person looking for an opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of less privileged
young people in an interesting, diverse, complex, busy and challenging field of work
- Highly committed and can work with minimal supervision
- Computer literate (Word, Power-Point, Database and Page Maker or Microsoft
Publisher)
- Familiarity with at least four of the following products/trades (leather, carpentry, metal,
motor, catering, clothing) and the target market will be an added advantage
- A clean class 4 driver’s license
To apply
Interested persons must email their applications to: youngafricajobs@gmail.com
Applications must include the following
- Motivation letter (not more than 2 pages) stating why you feel you are the best
candidate for this job, date of availability, previous salary and preferred salary
- Scanned copies of academic qualifications
- Detailed CV, with at least 3 contactable references (only of those that can confirm your
marketing skills, experience and achievements)
Application deadline: 1 November 2013 (4pm)
LOCATION: Harare, Zimbabwe
The client is a mining company that is heavily involved in mining and they are looking for the an experienced mining manager to join
their team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for or have the following duties:-
- All underground mining operations
- Staff management
PLEASE NOTE THE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science in Mining or relevant qualification
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in the above mentioned position
HOW TO APPLY
Interested, qualified and suitably experienced candidates who wish to apply for the above mentioned position are to send through
their CVs in Microsoft Word Format to Hemal Kanjee on hkanjee@priconsultants.com no later than the 31st October 2013.
LOCATION: HARARE
EMPLOYER: PLAN, ZIMBABWE
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Founded more than 75 years ago, Plan has global presence in 68 countries and is one of the world's largest children's development
organisations. Plan promotes child rights and lifts millions of children out of poverty, particularly the excluded or marginalized,
through high quality development programs that deliver long lasting benefits. Plan is an independent organization with no religious,
political, or governmental affiliations. Plan Zimbabwe has active programs in child rights and protection, education, food security and
health sectors. Plan Zimbabwe is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacancy of Country Human Resources
(HR)Administrator on renewable 2 year fixed term contract basis
DUTIES TO INCLUDE
Reporting to the Country HR Manager, the position provides technical guidance, advice and support on country HR
processes in accordance with Plan policies, country labour laws, best HR practices and standards.
Key end Results and Typical Responsibilities
Co-ordinate country HR processes which include staff recruitment, induction, job profiling, employee relations, Hr
budgeting, reporting and workforce planning
Co-ordinate country learning and development programs including facilitating learning where possible
Liaise with service providers on staff health, social security and accident insurance provisions, claims and related
payments
Compilation of HR packages on staff correspondences, employment offers and background checks.
Consolidate and monitor the implementation of country annual leave plans for staff
Provide support in identifying and addressing human resources risks including HR initiatives
Provides support in developing and implementation of country HR policies
Clarifying HR policies and procedures to staff when necessary
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. A university degree in HR Management, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification
2. A minimum of 5 years experience at a similar level or better
3. A good understanding and application of country labour laws
4. Strong thematic knowledge on HR administration
5. Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills
6. Strong negotiation, organisational, facilitation and influencing skills
7. High degree of confidentiality and integrity
8. Proficiency in MS office tools
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are required to submit their curriculum vitae and covering letter outlining
their suitability for the position to: zwe.recruitment@plan-international.org
Plan is committed to keeping children safe from abuse, neglect and any forms of exploitation. Plan operates an equal opportunities
policy and actively encourages diversity. Reference and background checks will be performed including clearances on child related
offences in conformity with Plan's Child Protection Policy.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 1st November, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
