WASSHA JOB DESCRIPTION – Corporate Manager
1. JOB INFORMATION
Organisation:Wassha Inc Tanzania Branch Division:Corporate
Department:Corporate Workstation:Dar es salaam
Job Title:Corporate Manager
Reports to: Direct Reports (Subordinates):Training team leader,HR team leader,Procurement and administration team leader,Legal and compliance officer
2. COMPANY OVERVIEW
WASSHA Inc. is a Japanese company incorporated in 2013 to deliver electrical power to
people in off-grid areas. We use the “Mobile Money” technology in Africa to sell electricity
to the electrified areas.
The company aims to improve the lives of people in Africa by enabling a lifestyle with
access to reliable electricity and power and other information and services.
WASSHA
believes that through its services it can unlock humankind’s potential and create other
advancements in the medical, educational, industrial, and agricultural fields.
WASSHA is committed to supporting internationally recognized human rights activities
and initiatives.
We believe that long-term business success can only be achieved if human
rights are protected. Our Human Rights Policy statement sets out the fundamental
principles to ensure we do not engage in activities that directly or indirectly violate human
rights.
This policy is applicable to WASSHA Inc. and its subsidiaries across Africa
3. JOB PURPOSE
To establish and manage all the support functions for the branch for smooth operation and business growth. Also responsible to manage the branch compliance to external and internal rules and regulations at any time especially in the area of labour related and procurement function.
4. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
A) Managerial Responsibilities:
Manage all members of the teams under the position by giving direction, setting and communicating targets, and making sure each team meets expected target/standard.
B) Functional Responsibilities:
● Plan expense budget, monitor and ensure meeting the set target.
● Establish and maintain branch procurement guidelines to ensure optimum use of
resource and competitive sourcing.
● Facilitate internal communication to employees to ensure understanding of important matters for employees.
● Work wit GM to create and maintain an atmosphere in which employees willingly produce at maximum capacity
● Supervise maintenance of preferred staffing levels
● Oversee and participate in developing performance standards
● Complete and administer a biannually merit review with all direct reports
● Develop and maintain a salary administration program and pay competitive wages based on performance
● Enforce and uphold all company policies and decisions
● Build a positive company image in job market
● Ensure employee claims and complaints are handled promptly
● Submit monthly divisional reports, general information, and recommendations to
the GM
● Ensure the company’s compliance to all government regulations
● Formulating policies based on provide all facts needed and ensure implementation
● Planning annual meetings with managers and share to company members
● Perform other duties as assigned by the GM
● Identifies and manages risk related to the responsible area.
5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
A) A minimum level of academic and professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role:
● Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Masters in Business Administration or any other relevant field.
B) A minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role:
● 5 years’ experience in managerial responsibility
6. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
A) Internal customers:
● All management level people
● All Staff in general
B) External customers:
● Lawyer
● Government authorities
7. COMPETENCIES
A) Technical
● N/A
B) Functional
● Knowledge of HR management
● Knowledge of government regulations
● Safety and health regulations
● Good knowledge of different business functions.
● Strong leadership qualities.
● Excellent communication skills.
● Highly organized.
● Strong work ethic.
● Assertiveness.
● Meticulous attention to detail.
● Proactive nature.
● Excellent team player
C) Behavioural
● Stress tolerance
● Flexibility and adaptability
● Accountability and integrity
● Passion for people
