Base Titanium Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary of the Australian
company, Base Resources Limited, is developing the globally significant Kwale
Mineral Sands Project about 50km south of Mombasa.
Production is scheduled to start during the second half of 2013.
Base is a creative resource company that places a strong emphasis on being part of the community in which it operates and on attracting and developing good people.
Kwale is the first large mining development in Kenya since 1911
and represents an exciting opportunity for high performing candidates seeking
to be part of the successful development of the project.
Pragmatic and pro-active candidates with strong integrity and
who work well in a team environment are encouraged to apply.
OHS Officer
Ref: HR/1/8
Reporting to the Occupational Health & Safety Manager, the OHS Officer will be responsible for training staff and contractors in matters relating to Occupational Health and Safety as well as assisting with the implementation and follow-up with participants post training.up to date advice OH& S matters for a fixed term of twelve months during construction and commissioning.
Key accountabilities include:
- Conduct
safety related inductions.
- Prepare
training reports.
- Providing
OHS information to the employees, contractors and visitors.
- Collate
and enter safety inspection reports into central data bases.
Qualifications and experience:
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold
a tertiary qualification. Proven experience in lieu of a tertiary
qualification will be considered.
- Have
5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Be
familiar with the legislative and statutory requirements of OH&S.
- Possess
good oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate
an ability to work in a challenging environment with a multinational
workforce with minimal supervision and high ethical standards.
- Possess
good computer skills.
- Have
ability to work in a team.
- Hold
a valid driving licence.
Mobile Crane Operator
Ref: HR/2/8
- Have
at least a D in KCSE;
- Hold
a certificate of competence issued by a recognized institution certifying
his competence in operating a mobile hydraulic crane.
- Have
at least 10 years’ experience in operating hydraulic mobile cranes, of
which at least 5 must be on a crane with a rated capacity of 50 tonnes or
more
- Be
committed to high Health and Safety standards
- Be
committed to on time job completion
- Be
prepared to work shifts or extended hours if necessary
- Hold
a valid B,C,D,E driving license.
- Be
able to drive and operate a heavy truck with a Hiab crane;
- Experience
in mobile telescopic all terrain forklifts (Manitou or similar)
- Ability
to write reports and develop load plans, if required and together with
others.
- Have
basic mechanical knowledge of crane maintenance.
- Possess
good oral and written communication skill.
Be familiar with legislative and statutory requirements in Kenya
with regards to mobile cranes, lifting, working at heights, etc.
This position is for a fixed term of twelve months during
construction and commissioning.
Project Employee Relations Facilitator
Project Employee Relations Facilitator
2 Positions
Ref: HR/3
Under supervision of the HR Manager, The Employee Relations
Facilitator will be the first point of contact for SML Contractors/Kinondo
registration users to provide information and support on employee relations
issues and to help ensure a fair and consistent approach to organizational
policies and procedures, thus promoting a positive ER culture within the
business, whilst minimizing risks.
This position is for a fixed term of twelve months during
construction and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities:
- To
under guidance of the HR Manager provide support in delegated matters
relating to employee relations.
- To
facilitate effective case management of people related issues as assigned.
- To
assist in the maintenance of relationships with the business to promote
good employee relations across the organization.
- Monitoring
trends in employment practices for appropriate proactive action.
- Ensuring
consistency in employment practices and the employee experience throughout
the Project phase.
- Ensuring
adherence to ER policy, procedure, and practices, influencing appropriate
stakeholders to resolution and escalating issues to management and
internal partners as appropriate.
- Facilitation
of constructive dialogue and resolution of workplace conflict.
- Mitigating
risk to the organization in resolving ER related issues.
- Conducting
internal investigation of ethics line complaints and other types of
internal investigations requiring appropriate handling as needed.
- Ensuring
consistent interpretation and application of employment policy and
practice in all aspects of the employment relationship.
- Assist
in ER case handling as assigned by the HR Manager.
- Undertake
periodic LRIMP and Contractor compliance audits.
Skills Required / Desired:
- A
degree in a business related/social science field.
- A
higher Diploma in Human Resources Management.
- At
least 6 years continuous HR generalist working experience, 3 of which
should be in an ER role.
- Excellent
communication/presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate
with all levels of management and across all functional areas.
- Competent
IT skills.
- Good
knowledge of Kenyan employment law, International best Practice.
- Experience
in working with Employee Councils in un-unionized employment will be an
added advantage.
- Knowledge
of ER procedures and processes,extensive employee relations investigation
experience.
- Previous
working experience in a multi-cultural, fast paced work environment is
desirable.
- Ability
to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented, multi-cultural environment.
- Consistent
demonstration of ownership and accountability (driven to ‘do the right
thing’)
Eligible applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae with a cover
letter, copy of Identity Card, copies of qualifications and three traceable
references for the attention of the Human Resources Manager, clearly stating
the position applied for and the reference number to:
Email: recruitment@basetitanium.com
Applications must be received on or before 31st August
2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.