HR & Administration Officer

Makanjiro Company Limited is seeking an experienced and capable HR & Administration Officer to manage human resources operations and administrative activities in its logistics and manufacturing operations in Mtwara. The position involves supporting recruitment, employee management, workplace compliance, administration, and workforce development.

The role is suitable for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, together with relevant HR and administrative experience. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Tanzanian employment laws, good organizational and leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities in both Kiswahili and English.

About the Role

The HR & Administration Officer will oversee key human resources processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, attendance, leave, payroll administration, and employee relations. The officer will also help ensure that the company complies with applicable labour laws and workplace health and safety requirements.

In addition, the successful candidate will support daily office administration, facilities, logistics, workforce productivity, and employee development across the company's operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

• Maintain accurate employee records.

  

• Manage employee attendance and leave records.

• Support payroll administration.

  

• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian labour laws.

• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.

  

• Manage daily office administration activities.

• Coordinate facilities and logistics support.

• Handle employee relations and workplace grievances.

• Support workforce productivity initiatives.

• Contribute to employee development and workforce development programmes.

• Provide HR and administrative support to company management.

• Help maintain an organized and efficient workplace.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proven experience working in an HR and administrative role.

• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or distribution is required.

• Strong understanding of Tanzanian Employment and Labour Relations laws.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Leadership skills.

• Good conflict-resolution skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Kiswahili and English.

• Ability to manage employee records and administrative processes effectively.

• Ability to support workforce productivity and development.

• Age of 40 years and above.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and cover letter via email to:

[email protected]

Use the following email subject:

Application for HR & Administration Position

Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly demonstrates their HR, administration, employee-relations, labour-law, and industry experience.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 26 September 2026.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.

Final Thought

The HR & Administration Officer position at Makanjiro Company Limited is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take responsibility for both people management and administrative operations within a logistics and manufacturing environment. Candidates who meet the academic, experience, labour-law, and leadership requirements should consider applying before the deadline.