Vacancy: Payroll Support Clerk

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced , dynamic , self-motivated and task oriented individuals , to fill the above post within the Group Human Resources Division of a major Financial Services Group.

Reporting to the Manager, Payroll Administration,the successful incumbent will be responsible for clerical duties pertaining to payroll Administration

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Calling for and receiving payroll inputs from the various subsidiaries/ departments/branches and capturing same on the payroll
• Checking the correctness of all input and capturing same
• Dispatching payslips and printing the necessary payroll reports
• Generating payroll Journal entries
• Ensuring that all payroll related payments are processed by the due date
• Reconciling Medical Aid, Pension Fund, NSSA Insurance etc
• Processing ex-staff benefits
• Processing the Division’s other ad hoc payments
• Attending to payroll related queries
• Maintaining files for payroll records
• Preparing returns and statutory payments for processing

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
• 6 O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics, all obtained within no more than two sittings, passed with a symbol B or Better and at least 2 A Level passes
• Studying towards acquisition of a suitable professional qualification eg Higher National Diploma in Accounting, Diploma in Payroll Administration
• Sound knowledge of statutory regulations regarding Payments and Returns
• At least two years’ experience using a computerised payroll processing system preferably Paywell Payroll System
• Must be attentive to detail
• Must be highly confidential
• Must have good organising and time management skills
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to relate at all levels
• Must be results oriented, able to handle pressure and meet strit deadlines
• A good team player who resonates with energy

Remuneration
The position offers an attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience , which will be disclosed to the successful candidate

Applications together with certified copies of certificates of academic and professional qualifications and a detailed CV including contact telephone numbers specifically marked “Payroll Support Clerk” should be addressed to the Divisional Director , Group Human Resources Division , P. O. Box 11150 Harare to reach him by not later than Friday 5 April 2013

Vacancy: Lab Manager

Freda Rebecca Gold Mine currently has a vacancy and is calling for suitable applicants for the following post:

LAB MANAGER

Accountabilities of the role
• Business growth through quality service
• Assessing the result of QA/QC audits and implement improvements as required
• Ensuring that the quality of analytical data produced is maintained at a level that meets or exceeds targets
• Optimising turnaround time for samples ensuring accurate and timely results are achieved and maintained
• Manage all site analytical instrumentation, practices and operations
• Supervise assay lab technicians
• Review and assign assay lab priorities and resources as required
• Oversee hundreds of daily determinations applying extensive fire assaying technique
• Oversee preparation and analysis of geology samples from the mine samples, drill core samples, stockpiles
• Oversee preparation and analysis of process milling samples taken from crushing, grinding, adsorption and electro winning
• Schedule all needed maintenance to resolve issues

Qualification and Experience
• A tertiary qualification in Science (preferably Chemistry/ Met Assaying)
• Should possess sound gold experience in assaying
• Minimum 10years laboratory experience with at least 3years in a managerial role
• Prior experience in team management essential
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Should have knowledge of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001

Reporting to the Metallurgical Manager, the Lab Manager will be responsible for the management and operation of all aspects related to the site analytical laboratory

Suitable candidates omitted to superior performance as well as health , safety, environmental and best practice standards plus zero harm practices to send their application and CV by 8th April to the following address:
The H.R Business Partner 
Freda Rebecca Gold Mine
P.O.Box 70
Bindura
Email: recruitment@fredarebecca.co.zw

Vacancy: WACDEP Project Manager

The Zimbabwe Country Water Partnership, under the auspices of the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) is looking for a Project Manager with at least 7years working experience in water and related sectors (agriculture, environment, natural resources, and/or land management, development studies and climate) with an advanced degree in a relevant area and regional experience.

The Water, Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP) is an African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) initiative being implemented by the Global Water Partnership  to support the integration of water security and climate change adaptation into development planning processes and develop financing and investment strategies in eight African countries and five transboundary river basins/ aquifer systems all over the continent.

Reporting to the WACDEP National Co-ordinator in the Ministry of Water Resources Development and Management, as a Project Manager you will support the implementation of WACDEP activities in Zimbabwe. This is a great opening for a proactive Project Manager keen to work on interesting and challenging water security and climate resilient projects relevant to Zimbabwe.

How to apply:

If your CV fits this description, please send it by Thursday, 28^th March 2013 to the WADEP Regional Project Manager with a letter of motivation.

Email: m.ramaano@cgiar.org copied to t.gandanzara@cgiar.org. On the subject line, kindly write: WACDEP Project Manager- Zimbabwe

Additional information about the WACDEP and the detailed Terms of Reference for  the Project Manager (Zimbabwe) can be found at www.gwp.org/wacdep

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

Vacancy: Capital Projects Accountant

Zimbabwe Power Company is the leading generator of electrical energy in Zimbabwe and supplies the bulk of the nation’s electrical power requirements from its five power stations. The company is inviting suitably qualified and motivated candidates for the following vacant position based at Head Office.


Capital Projects Accountant (Ref: ZPCH002/03/13)


The Position
Reporting to the Finance Director the key purpose of this position is to maintain accurate cash flow data both current and forecasted as compared to projected cash flow assumed in the financial model.

Key Performance Areas
• Creates project accounts in the accounting system
• Maintains project related records including contracts and change orders
• Authorises access to project accounts and transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts
• Reviews and approves supplier invoices and time sheets for work related to a project
• Reviews account totals related to project assets and expenses
• Investigates project variances and submit variance reports to managements
• Reports to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects
• Closes out project accounts upon project completion
• Creates and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects
• Compiles information for internal and external auditors , as required

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor of Accounting or related field plus 6 years relevant experience in Cost Accounting and Project Accounting
OR
• Higher National Diploma in Accountancy plus 8years relevant experience in  Cost Accounting and Project Accounting
• Substantial progress made in attaining a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIS, CIMA
• The candidate should have strong computer skills

Applications from prospective candidates with detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates should be received by no later than 30March 2013 addressed to:-

The Human Resources Manager
Zimbabwe Power Company 
P.O.Box MP 274
Mt Pleasant
Harare

OR
The Human Resources Manager
Zimbabwe Power Company 
12Th Floor Megawatt House 
44 Samora Machel Avenue 

Harare

Vacancy: Section Head Purchasing

Zimbabwe Power Company is the leading generator of electrical energy in Zimbabwe and supplies the bulk of the nation’s electrical power requirements from its five power stations. The company is inviting suitably qualified and motivated candidates for the following vacant position based at Hwange Power Station.

Section Head Purchasing ( Ref ZPCH 001/03/13)

The Position 
Reporting to the General Manager, this is a key position at Hwange Power Station. The main purpose of this job is to execute full purchasing functions  and ensure that material of the quantity and quality is procured at minimum cost.

Key Perfomance Areas
• Implements guidelines for cost effective procurement for the station
• Reviews suppliers’ list and recommends new suppliers with favourable terms of trade and capacity to deliver
• Guides the station management on the appropriate procurement strategy as well as to sensitize the system on processing the relevant documentation on time.
• Ensures continuous inflow of requirements in liason with the station’s stores section in a cost effective manner
• Assists the station’s project appointed managers to ensure projects are executed on time to avoid overruns
• Reviews and recommends changes in processes and procurement procedures to plug loopholes ensuring the non-exposure of the procurement system

Qualifications and Experience
• A degree in Purchasing or equivalent plus 8years relevant  experience
Or
• Higher National Diploma in purchasing plus 10years relevant experience
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Essential Competencies
• Must have the gravitas and influencing ability to consult and build positive relationships, negotiate and communicate with all levels of staff, suppliers and stakeholders
• Must be a highly focused, results driven and proactive individual who demonstrates accountability for quality outcomes and display a high degree of commercial acumen and problem solving abilities


Applications from prospective candidates with detailed curriculum vitae and copies of certificates should be received by no later than 30March 2013 addressed to:-
The Human Resources Manager
Zimbabwe Power Company
P.O.Box MP 274
Mt Pleasant
Harare

OR
The Human Resources Manager
Zimbabwe Power Company
12Th Floor Megawatt House
44 Samora Machel Avenue

Harare