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Kabwe Mkandawire

Kabwe Mkandawire

Summary

Kabwe Mkandawire is a multi-talented Senior Manager, well-versed and highly effective at developing, executing and directing key improvements to enable business enhancements and growth. Visionary leader with solid success leading business operations toward growth. Kabwe possesses an MBA in Management Strategy, a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration and is a Full Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager Human Resources

ZAMBIA POSTAL SERVICES CORPORTATION
10.2022
  • Supervision of all HR staff
  • Maintaining work structure by creating and updating job requirements and job descriptions
  • Maintaining and revising Handbook on policies and procedures
  • Participating in Board and Management meetings
  • Preparation and submission of HR reports
  • Participation in negotiations with the Union
  • Maintaining all personnel records
  • Preparation of employees assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs
  • Spearheading employee's performance sessions
  • Enhancing the Corporation's HR by planning, implementing and evaluating employee relations and HR Policies, Programs and Procedures
  • Management of payroll system by verifying and validating the patrol entries
  • Ensuring staff disciplinary issues are expeditiously handled
  • Develop and implement HR strategy aligned to the business objectives
  • Lead the work to regularly review the company's talent management processes
  • Keep up to date with HR legislation by researching and attending necessary events
  • To facilitate as a mediator when required to try and resolve employee grievances
  • To manage the long service rewards and ensure employees are notified of qualifying rewards in a timely and accurate manner
  • To present the company in a positive, professional manner at all times.

Human Resource Manager

JABU TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
04.2022
  • Developing and implementing HR strategies, policies and procedures aligned with the overall business strategy and culture
  • Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
  • Managing the recruitment and selection process
  • Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
  • Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
  • Nurture a positive working environment
  • Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
  • Maintain pay plan and benefits program
  • Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
  • Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
  • Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.

Human Resource & Administration Manager

SMARTNET NETWORKS LIMITED
12.2019
  • Ensure all employees have valid contracts
  • Work with executive management on recruiting of new staff
  • Medical and insurance of staff
  • Scheduling of leave for all the staff
  • Management of fuel for all pool vehicles
  • Insurance of the vehicles
  • Ensure all the company property are safeguarded
  • Maintenance of all real estate property
  • Preparation of the monthly pay roll for all the staff
  • Work with relevant department on overtime
  • General Administration of all general administrative works
  • Planning, Organization, Direction, Control
  • Ensuring projects (change initiatives) meet objectives on time and on budget by increasing employee adoption and usage
  • This person will focus on the people side of change, including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structure.

Human Resource Manager

VAMARA (Z) GROUP - ETG
07.2018
  • Deliver an effective, efficient and legally compliant recruitment and human resource service across the VAMARA (Z) Group, consisting 3 companies, which meets the needs of the organisation and achieves value for money
  • Propose, research, consult on and implement new initiatives that promote VAMARA (Z) Group as an employer of choice
  • Maintain, update and deliver the objectives of the Human Resources Strategy and Human Resources Business Plan
  • Ensure that existing Human Resource Policies, Procedures and Staff Handbook are updated in line with statutory requirements
  • Ensure timely and appropriate recruitment and selection of staff
  • Ensure robust performance management systems are in place
  • Initiate and conduct numerous training and development exercises
  • Ensure payroll accuracy by constantly monitoring and checking
  • Manage the company's medical scheme
  • Keep self and team up to date with employment law and relevant codes of practice.

Human Resource & Administration Manager

CAMARA ZAMBIA LIMITED
04.2016
  • Overall responsibility for the HR Policies of the company including staff well-being
  • Managing the HR database ensuring all personnel files are up to date accurate
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory procedural requirements are adhered to
  • Strategic policy formulation and implementation in line with the organisations objectives
  • Manage all HR: keep track of staff vacations, sick days, complaints, changes and other issues
  • Create and keep personal records on all employees
  • Assist county office leadership with the development of an employee oriented company culture that emphasises quality, continuous improvement, and high performance
  • Research on employee safety, welfare, wellness, health reporting and employee welfare services
  • Manage vendor and service relationships, including formalising and negotiating prices
  • Assist with compensation and benefits administration and record keeping.

Human Resource Administrator

NOKIA SOLUTIONS & NETWORKS (NSN)
07.2012
  • Responsible for the full employee life cycle from recruitment, induction through to exit
  • Also responsible for providing full administrative support to the HR Manager as well as being involved in the day to day running of the HR Department
  • Providing effective administrative support for HR advisors and managers
  • Acting as the first point of contact for enquires about vacancies
  • Payroll processing in particular On-Call allowances
  • Facilitate mandatory training workshops for staff
  • Escalate operational issues to Senior Managers
  • Processing tax invoices and purchase orders
  • Managing job application forms and letters
  • Collective bargaining/salary negotiations
  • Coordinating various activities in the organisation
  • Monitoring sick and holiday leave of staff
  • Processing medical insurance cover
  • Processing of VISA/work permits
  • Processing of expense claims.

Part Time Lecturer

National Institute of Public Administration
07.2012 - 04.2016
  • Developed syllabi, lesson plans and lecture materials for courses taught.
  • Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
  • Assigned grades based upon student performance in class assignments and exams.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.

Education

MBA Management Strategy -

University of Zambia, Lusaka
01.2018

BA (Credit) Public Administration -

University of Zambia, Lusaka
01.2012

Secondary School Certificate -

St. Paul's Secondary School, Kabwe
01.2002

Primary School Certificate -

Jacaranda Trust School, Kabwe
01.1997

Skills

  • Google Workspace
  • SAGE VIP PAYROLL, DOVE Payroll
  • Project Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business performance management
  • Budget Oversight
  • Talent Development
  • Data Analytics
  • Organizational improvement
  • Change Management
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Industrial Relations & Labour Laws
  • Occupational, Health and Safety
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • I was the Team leader on rationalisation and harmonisation of Conditions of Service, Salary and Organisation Structure for Zambia Postal Services Corportation
  • I Introduced a Performance Management System for Zambia Postal Services Corporation
  • I developed a Human Resource Policy Manual and Disciplinary Code and Grievance Procedures for Zambia Postal Services Corporation and SMARTNET NETWORKS Limited
  • I ensured compliance by aligning Conditions of Service for VAMARA Group to the provisions of the Employment Code Act of 2019
  • I was lead Human Resource professional in formulation of Collective Bargaining Agreements for Nokia Solutions and Networks, VAMARA Group and Zambia Postal Services Corporation

Affiliations

Full Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management (ZIHRM)

I am a soccer fan and I enjoy exercising and swimming

I enjoy team building activities more especially out door activities

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/29/83
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Certification

  • I am a Full Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management
  • I have a valid Human Resource Practicing License
  • I have a certificate in Board Training in Corporate Governance
  • I have a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • I have a Certificate in Fire Safety Management
  • I have a Certificate in Mindset Change and Transformation
  • I have a Certificate in Quality Management
  • I have a valid driver's license
  • I served as President for the University of Zambia Political and Administrative Studies Association 2011 - 2012

Languages

English
First Language
Bemba
Proficient (C2)
C2
Nyanja
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

  • Marta Ruiz Magana, Global Head JABU Academy, JABU TECHNOLOGIES, +264 81 238 86012, marta@gojabu.com
  • Bwalya Kasenge, CEO, Smartnet Networks Limited, 0955919408, kasenge@smartnet.co.zm
  • Christo Uys, Business Head, VAMARA Zambia, +260765451692, christo.uys@gmail.com
  • Naomi Masuma, Human Resource & Administration, Camara Zambia Limited, +260979701888, katuntanaomi@yahoo.com
  • Bitson Shamalavu, Human Resources Manager, Nokia Solutions & Networks, +26098981046, bitson.shamalavu@nsn.com
  • Mr Cesaer Siakacha, Course Supervisor, National Institute of Public Administration, +260 976484004, siakachaczr@yahoo.com

Timeline

Senior Manager Human Resources

ZAMBIA POSTAL SERVICES CORPORTATION
10.2022

Human Resource Manager

JABU TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
04.2022

Human Resource & Administration Manager

SMARTNET NETWORKS LIMITED
12.2019

Human Resource Manager

VAMARA (Z) GROUP - ETG
07.2018

Human Resource & Administration Manager

CAMARA ZAMBIA LIMITED
04.2016

Part Time Lecturer

National Institute of Public Administration
07.2012 - 04.2016

Human Resource Administrator

NOKIA SOLUTIONS & NETWORKS (NSN)
07.2012

MBA Management Strategy -

University of Zambia, Lusaka

BA (Credit) Public Administration -

University of Zambia, Lusaka

Secondary School Certificate -

St. Paul's Secondary School, Kabwe

Primary School Certificate -

Jacaranda Trust School, Kabwe

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