Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions, which have arisen within SIRTECH Investments (Pvt.) Ltd.

1 ) PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Position A : Public Relations Manager
Position B: Secretary

2) PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Position C: Purchasing Manager
Position D: Secretary

3) TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
Position E: Transport and Logistics Manager
Position F: Driver/Messenger
Position G: Heavy Duty Drivers
Position H: Secretary

4) SIRTILE STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT
Position I: Electro-Mechanical Technician

5) SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Position J: Security Guards x 3

6) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Position K: Human Resources Execuive (1 Post)

Salaries and Benefits

1)PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

Position A : Public Relations Manager

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
-Setting up the Public Relations Department
-Developing and maintaining the corporate image of the organization
-Coordinating the preparation and dissemination of the organization's publications.
-Preparing information brochures.
-Organizing functions on behalf of the organization
-Supervising staff in the public relations / information department.
-Press liaison
-Liaising with advertising agency for any print or video advertising required

Person required to possess the following:
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and ability to cope under pressure
-Thoroughness and problem solving skills
-Ability to think strategically
-Good presentation skills and confidence
-Creativity and imagination
-Excellent time-management skills
-Ability to work on more than one project at a time

Qualifications and Experience
-B.A. Degree, or better, in Mass Communication
-Diploma in Public Relations and relevant professional qualifications
-Experience of desktop publishing software an added advantage

Due date for applications: 23 June 2006

Position B: Secretary

Reports to : Public Relations Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
-- Type all correspondence/documents for the Head of Department
- Create and maintain proper filing system in the Public Relations Manager’s office
- Keep an up to date diary for the Public Relations Manager
- Organize department activities and meetings
- Receive and make calls, dispatch faxes and e-mail on behalf of the Public Relations Manager
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Qualifications and Experience
- 5 good ‘O’ Levels
- National Diploma (or better) in Secretarial Studies
- Excellent computer skills.
- A very good business sense
- Good command of English Language – both written and spoken
- Good Public Relations
- Experience in a Public Relations environment will be an added advantage

Due date for applications: 3 November 2006

2)PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

Position C: Purchasing Manager

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
-Setting up a Purchasing Department and training of subordinate staff to effectively apply the organization’s purchasing procedures.
-Coordinating and facilitating all foreign purchases
-Ensuring continuous supply of critical raw materials, spares and consumables
-Formulating and implementing of Purchasing Policy and Procedures.
-Overall System Administration of the Pastel Inventory module and bills of material modules.
-Finding new suppliers, maintaining existing suppliers and developing mutually strategic partnerships to add value to all purchases.
-Evaluating bids from suppliers for capital expenditure items and carrying out value analysis of products and services.
-Identifying contractual risks or benefits areas and providing fast rate cost effective business solutions.
-Developing performance reviews and improvement programs for key suppliers.
-Monitoring of government regulations, tariffs and duties that impact on SIRTECH ’s business.
-Acting as the key negotiator within a corporate framework with key suppliers.
-Managing marketing research, pricing research, quality research, measuring supplier performance to get value for money.
-Managing and co-ordinating all procurement activities to ensure maximum utilization of the company’s overall buying power and cost reduction programmes.
-Carrying out any other duties that Management may assign to you from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience
-Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or Graduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
-Certificate in Imports procedures
-High level computer literacy
-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
-Clean Class four driver’s license
-Studying towards MBA will be an added advantage

Due date for applications: 23 June 2006

Position D: Secretary

Reports to : Purchasing Manager

The position requires a dignified, responsible and sociable person who can associate with a wide range of people from various social standings. The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative issues within the Purchasing Department.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Attending to incoming and outgoing calls.
- Attending to departmental visitors and assisting them with their enquiries.
- Word-processing daily correspondence, e-mailing and faxing
- Records Management
- Market Research, locally and internationally
- Assisting in purchasing consumables.
- Attending to housekeeping issues
- Keeping the daily attendance register
- Carrying out any other duties assigned by the Purchasing Manager

Qualifications and Experience
- 5 good ‘O’ Levels including English Language
- A’ Levels will be an added advantage
- Good Public Relations
- Highly computer literate and excellent with the use of the Internet
- At least 2 years experience in the Secretarial field.

Due date for applications: 3 November 2006

3) TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

Position E: Transport and Logistics Manager

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
-Allocation and maintenance of vehicles. Day to day administration of the organization’s transport requirements.
-Coordinating delivery of products locally and across the borders.
-Administration of the organization’s accommodation and infrastructure developments..
-Administration of the organization’s general services encompassing: energy and water, post and telecommunication, Informatics, Insurance, catering, security, etc.

Qualifications and Experience
-University Degree or higher.
-At least 5 years relevant experience at management level.
-Experience in setting up similar logistics from scratch would be a distinct advantage.

Due date for applications: 23 June 2006

Position F: Driver/Messenger

Reports to : Transport and Logistics Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
-Collecting and delivering mail internally and within the city.
-Cleaning pool and senior management vehicles.
-Carrying out any other duties that management may assign from time to time

Qualifications and Experience
-Clean Class 3 driver’s license.
-At least three (3) years motor cycle riding experience
-Good knowledge of Harare
-Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance

Due date for applications: 23 June 2006

Position G: Heavy Duty Drivers

Reports to : Transport and Logistics Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
-Delivering tiles and other goods locally and across the borders.
-Carrying out any other duties that management may assign from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience
-A clean class 2 driver’s license plus defensive driving certificate required
-Valid passport and cross border experience important
-At least five (5) years of heavy duty driving experience.
-Experience in driving semi automatics split gears e.g. Mercedes Benz Actros, Scania, ERF
-Possession of any other class an added advantage
-Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance important
-Experience in left drive will be an added advantage

Due date for applications: 23 June 2006

Position H: Secretary

Reports to : Transport and Logistics Manager

The position requires a dignified, responsible and sociable person who can associate with a wide range of people from various social standings. The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative issues within the Transport and Logistics Department.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Typing and filing all correspondence/reports.
- Taking minutes, telefaxing and e-mailing of documents.
- Keeping of diary for appointments and meetings.
- Receiving visitors and maintaining the office.
- Keeping records of all Sirtech vehicles.
- Receiving and facilitating requests for transport.
- Receiving and facilitating requests for vehicle repairs and servicing.
- Maintaining records of vehicle utilization, repairs and maintenance.
- Maintaining records of fuel stocks and disbursements.
- Maintaining vehicle insurance and claims records
- Sourcing quotations for consumables and services
- Carrying out any other duties assigned by the Transport and Logistics Manager.

Qualifications and Experience
- 5 good ‘O’ Levels including English Language
- A’ Levels will be an added advantage
- Good Public Relations
- Highly computer literate and excellent with the use of the Internet
- At least 2 years experience in the Secretarial field.
- Experience in a transport environment will be a distinct advantage.

Due date for applications: 3 November 2006

4) SIRTILE STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT

Position I: Electro-Mechanical Technician

Reports to: Production Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
- Repair and Maintenance of all plant machinery (both electrical and mechanical).
- Carry out planned maintenance on all equipment.
- Trouble shooting and attending to all breakdowns.
- Carrying out any other duties that may be required by the Plant Manager from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience
- Must be a qualified fitter and turner with knowledge of Electrical repairs.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years in the repair and maintenance of machinery.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Due date for applications: 21July 2006

5) SECURITY DEPARTMENT

Position J: Security Guards x 3 (Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare – Female Environment)

Reporting to: Production Manager

Duties and Responsibilities
-Manning of entry and exit points at the production site.
-Searching motor vehicles and persons.
-Patrolling the grounds to ensure security.
-Attending to scenes of crime when required.
-Conducting preliminary investigations
-Apprehending accused persons
-Giving evidence in court or disciplinary hearings
-Recording statements
-Any other duties assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Levels including English Language.
- A minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Due date for applications: 04 August 2006

6) OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Position K: Human Resources Execuive (1 Post)

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing policy and information documents for staff to know about employment conditions and any relevant new developments.
- Setting up computerized personnel data files for ready retrieval of information
- Providing line function in administering the code of conduct, performance appraisals, job advertisements, interview arrangements
- Identifying human resources development needs and facilitating requisite training
- Supervision of the Human Resources Department
- Formulating a human resources policy to sustain change management
- Ensuring compliance with all labour regulations
- Any other duties delegated by senior management from time to time

Qualifications and Experience
- A Masters’ Degree in Social / Behavioural Sciences/ Business Studies or Administration.
- 5 years’ experience in all aspects of personnel management and in possession of an Advanced Diploma in Personnel Management.
- Ability to administer computer-based employee records and pay plus payroll system
- Must be conversant with current labour legislation
- Be a member of Institute of Personnel Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ)
- Possession of a valid class 4 drivers’ licence

Due date for applications: 23 August 2006

SALARY AND BENEFITS

We offer a competitive package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Details will be disclosed to successful candidates. Interested candidates should send four copies of detailed C.Vs and application letters stating present salary, date of availability and three contactable referees to:

The Human Resources Manager
P.O Box 6640
Harare

or hand deliver to

The Human Resources Manager
1574 Alpes Road
Hatcliffe Extension
Harare

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