HR Manager
Job snapshot
HR Manager role at CNS Group Limited. The work centres on building a strong safety culture across sites and contractors. The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Oct 23, 2026.
| Role | HR Manager |
|---|---|
| Employer | CNS Group Limited |
| Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Deadline | Oct 23, 2026 |
CNS Group Limited oversees health, safety, and environmental performance for its operations.
Key responsibilities
- Maintaining confidential personnel files, attendance, onboarding, mobilisation, training, contractor and statutory records.
- LocationDar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Making sure that salary, overtime, allowances and contractor rates are approved by authorised management ahead of payroll input.
- Onboard and maintain records for employees, consultants, labour-supply companies, drilling contractors, mining contractors, plant contractors and security providers.
- Verify contractor labour records, statutory compliance, competency evidence, working hours, insurance and welfare arrangements ahead of site mobilisation.
- Do not recruit positions that are not supported by an approved work package.
- Maintaining headcount and manpower-cost forecasts aligned with Project Controls and Finance.
- Maintaining evidence of site rules, underground safety, emergency response, first aid, chemical handling, cyanide awareness, tailings controls, incident reporting and contractor induction.
- Leading recruitment for every project positions, covering job advertisements, screening, interviews, reference checks and offer documentation.
- Coordinating relocation, accommodation, travel, rosters, camp access, medical fitness, induction scheduling and site-access authorisations.
- Preparing and maintain a workforce plan linked to the implementation schedule, release gates, work packages, recruitment lead times, accommodation, rotation requirements and approved manpower budget.
- Managing grievances, disciplinary procedures, disputes and escalation in a fair and documented manner.
- Developing and implement the project HR strategy, policies and procedures in line with Tanzanian employment law, the project Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) system and approved project governance.
- Preparing HR evidence for mobilisation, field/pilot readiness, construction readiness, commissioning and operating review.
- Supporting PAYE, NSSF, WCF and remaining statutory requirements and maintain audit-prepared records.
- Maintaining camp, accommodation, welfare, leave, travel, rotation and site-access standards in coordination with management and HSE.
- Administer employee master data, attendance, leave records, approved changes and payroll inputs.
- Coordinating mandatory induction and competency records for employees and contractors.
- Administer the records and scheduling. HSE and technical leads shall own the technical content and competency acceptance.
- Making sure compliance with the Tanzanian Employment and Labour Relations Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act and remaining applicable legislation.
- Managing benefits covering medical insurance, leave and project-specific benefits.
- Coordinating training, development and competency interventions with departmental leads.
- DeadlineOctober 23, 2026.
- Maintaining a talent pipeline and succession or contingency plan for the Project Director, Mining Engineer / Mine Manager, Metallurgist / Process Engineer, HSE lead, Plant Manager and QP Geologist.
- Position.
- Escalate every staffing gap that threatens safety, commissioning or technical delivery.
- Maintaining succession and contingency plans for critical roles and key-person dependencies.
- The HR Manager shall not independently approve compensation or payment commitments.
- Employment typeFull-time.
- Advise the Project Director and senior management on organisation design, workforce planning, talent management, succession, local employment and labour risk.
- Coordinating HR audits and maintain readiness for internal, statutory and project reviews.
- Making sure that no person is mobilised into a controlled work area without the required induction, medical fitness and competency evidence.
- Carrying out mining-industry compensation benchmarking while recognising that project salary rates remain subject to approval.
- Monitoring changes in Tanzanian labour legislation and advise management on required adjustments.
- Supporting performance management and corrective action.
- Preparing monthly HR reports covering headcount, active FTE, recruitment status, turnover, vacancies, local employment, contractor compliance, induction status, welfare issues and manpower cost against approved allowance.
- Coordinating local recruitment and local-employment planning with the Community Liaison function.
- Maintaining worker grievance and grievance-escalation systems and coordinate with Community Liaison where local-employment concerns arise.
- Establish performance objectives linked to role deliverables and project stages.
- Coordinating with Finance, which owns payroll processing, accounting and payment controls.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Tanzanian employment legislation, HR information systems, Microsoft Office and audit-prepared documentation.
- Five years or more and prior mining, construction, extractive-industry or remote-site experience are preferred for this project-level HR Manager role.
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a diverse remote-site team.
- Familiarity with Tanzanian labour laws and statutory requirements is essential.
- Apply on CNS Group careers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Open official job details.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or remaining related field from a recognised institution.
- 7th October 2026.
- Demonstrated independent responsibility for recruitment, employee relations, payroll inputs, statutory HR compliance and workforce reporting.
- Professional HR certification like CIPD, SHRM or equivalent is listed as useful extras.
- High integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.
- A Master's degree in HR or Business Administration is a useful extra.
- Fluency in English and Swahili is essential.
- Experience with local employment, contractor labour, camp or remote-site mobilisation is an advantage.
- Ability to maintain confidential records and produce clear workforce and compliance reports.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, covering at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
Key skills
- HSE Management
- Safety & Compliance Auditing
- Emergency Response
- Financial Accounting
- Payroll Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Management
How to apply
Apply through the CNS Group Limited careers portal for this HR Manager.
Apply on the CNS Group Limited site
Common questions
- What role is open?
- CNS Group Limited is recruiting a HR Manager.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- When does it close?
- The closing date is Oct 23, 2026.
- How do I apply?
- Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the CNS Group Limited site
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Before applying for HR Manager, review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the role, and follow the instructions shown in the advert before Oct 23, 2026.
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For HR Manager at CNS Group Limited, align your CV with the location and role context: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Advert requirement: Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or remaining related field from a recognised institution. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: A Master's degree in HR or Business Administration is a useful extra. What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.
Advert requirement: Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, covering at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Five years or more and prior mining, construction, extractive-industry or remote-site experience are preferred for this project-level HR Manager role. What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.
Advert requirement: Professional HR certification like CIPD, SHRM or equivalent is listed as useful extras. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the HR Manager position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to HR Manager. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to At least 1 year in a supervisory or management role. Five years or more and prior mining, construction, extractive-industry or remote-site experience.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Job advertisements, screening, interviews, reference checks and offer documentation. Coordinate local recruitment and local-employment planning with the Community Liaison.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Oct 23, 2026.
Thank you for considering my application.
How to apply for this job
For HR Manager, use the method in this advert and finish before October 23, 2026.
- Apply on the official CNS Group career portal for this vacancy
- Open the official application page: https://careers.cnsgroup.africa/jobs/bf4f218c-78ba-4b28-ab14-6b05db82af20/apply.
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