Job Description

Reports to: Construction Manager
Roster: 6 Weeks on, 3 Weeks Off roster

Duty Station: Nyanzaga, Sengerema, Mwanza
Contract type: Specified Period of Time contract

Position purpose
The Procurement and Logistics Superintendent shall manage:

Establishing processes and methods for aligning Perseus Nyanzaga Project requirements with the Tanzanian Local Content Regulations GN 3 of 2018 and its subsequent amendment in 2022
Local and overseas purchasing associated with the project during the construction phase
Assisting construction personnel with local supplier choice and fabricators to best meet schedule, quality, and cost requirements
Liaising with key logistics providers with regards to customs and documentation
Organizing shipments from across the world in a timely, cost-effective manner to meet project requirements
Roles and Responsibilities

Management of Safety, Environment, & Community Relations

Ensure safe operational procedures are developed for the supply & warehousing requirements including handling of all hazardous goods
Identify and manage all of the risks associated with the procurement aspects of the project, including business and operational risks
Ensure occupational health and safety and environmental plans and procedures for all project procurement activities are developed, implemented, and complied with, in line with Perseus management standards
Ensure all project procurement activities and procedures adhere to Local Content Regulations GN 3 of 2018 and its subsequent amendment in 2022 and other relevant legislation
Ensure all standards, plans, procedures, etc., are conveyed to all staff and contractors working on the project
Develop and implement a process to ensure all equipment, machinery, parts, etc., comply with specifications detailed on the order
Lead a culture of reporting hazards, incidents, and near miss events and ensure they are appropriately investigated and actioned to prevent recurrence
Take the lead and participate in visible HSE initiatives (e.g., workplace inspections, HSE meeting attendance, internal audits, hazard and incident reporting, and behavioral observations) to drive site-wide HSE performance
Hold individuals at all levels accountable for their actions and take the relevant disciplinary action when necessary

People Management

Ensure all procurement personnel are clear about their roles and responsibilities and how their performance will be assessed and managed through the development of position descriptions and KPIs
Communicate effectively with all personnel to ensure that there is an understanding of and support for the goals and aspirations of Perseus and the Nyanzaga Project
Support on-the-job and external training programs for relevant PMY personnel
Operations

Manage and control the purchasing & contracts, warehousing, cataloguing & inventories functions for the project
Develop a supplier base giving better service and value
Manage the personnel under its responsibility regarding improvement of the service given to the customers, performance rating, training, and development
Oversee cyclical stock counts; investigate & rectify stock differences
Critically analyze stock management reports, including re-order report, outstanding orders, slow-moving stock, critical & obsolete stock, stock in transit, stock on consignment, etc.
Champion correct operation and utilization of Pronto to gain the maximum benefit
Be accountable to the Project Director for the success of site activities in terms of safety, timetable, costs, and achievement of objectives and report on progress and issues accordingly
Comply with Perseus’ commercial processes including contract management, supply, logistics, financial control, etc.
Manage the procurement work teams and ensure systems are developed and implemented to manage processes and improve performance
Ensure project documents are complete and filed in accordance with the Perseus Document Control and Records Management Standard
Identify any elements of procurement likely to give rise to disputes and claims
Qualification & Experience

High School Certificate (Essential)
Qualification in Engineering, Supply & Logistics, or Warehousing Management (desired)
At least 5 years’ upper management experience in purchasing, supply & warehousing
At least 5 years working on construction-style major projects
Computer literate in the basic Microsoft Office programs
Strong business acumen and commercially minded
Excellent communication both verbal and written, and presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize workload
Ability to manage a small but effective team of professionals
Documenting procedures, establishing systems and processes for the management of procurement
Demonstrated experience in contract management
Experience with using ERP software for ordering & cost management
Start-up and early operations experience

Send a covering letter together with your detailed CV and certificates to hrtanzania@perseusmining.com Company Address: HR Manager, Sotta Mining Corporation Limited, P.O. Box 434, Mwanza

Deadline for Applications: 10 January 2025 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.