Walter Gamba
Harare
Summary
Driven and highly qualified human resources professional specializing in developing and implementing effective human resources systems. More than 15 years' experience in human resources policies development, recruitment and selection, performance management, training management, payroll and benefits management, employee welfare management, human resources administration and building positive employee relations.
Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Human Resources Coordinator
Karo Platinum (Pvt) Ltd
2022.12 - Current
- Developing human resources policies and procedures
- Coordinating human resources planning, recruitment, selection, orientation, and on-boarding of staff
- Providing advice and information to management on workplace relations policies and procedures, staff performance and disciplinary matters
- Coordinating the performance management system ensuring the development of talent pool for future senior roles
- Coordinating training and development programmes to close identified skills gaps and promote employee development
- Maintaining the human resources information system data base, regularly updating employee information and submitting reports periodically
- Dealing with employees’ grievances, disputes and disciplinary matters and ensuring a conducive industrial relations climate
- Establishing, interpreting, and advising staff on application of existing Labor Laws, Human Resource policies, regulations, procedures and administrative directives
- Coordinating staff welfare, motivation and relationship initiatives and other benefit schemes.
Human Resources Manager
Max Mind Investments (Pvt) Ltd – Sabi Star Mine
2022.08 - 2022.11
- Tasked with the responsibility of setting up an HR department and instituting HR systems
- Developed HR Policies and procedures, structured and facilitated training of staff and instituted a robust performance management system
- Development discipline management systems starting with implementing and training employees on the code of conduct, setting up workers committee and works council and training staff on overall discipline management to ensure industrial harmony in a multicultural environment
- Established recruitment systems to attract and retain competent candidates that suited the organizational culture
- Created and fostered mutually beneficial relations with community stakeholders
- Set up effective HR administration systems to manage contracts, leave administration, payroll and general employee welfare
- Provided an oversight role for HR systems of contractors who employed an average of 800 employees.
Human Resources Manager – Dalny Mine
Riozim Limited
2018.07 - 2022.07
- In charge of the Human Resources function at the gold mine employing 500 employees
- Formulated people development programmes focusing on creating a multi-skilled workforce
- Spearheaded the small-scale mining project which involved engaging local community leadership, organizing community mining groups, development of agreements and liaison with all community stakeholders with focus on the marginalized sections (women, youth and disabled)
- Led the labour cost cutting exercise which resulted in reduction of staff complement by 50% in line with the reduced production levels and shift of mining focus
- Industrial relations management – ensuring smooth employer-employee relations and good industrial harmony conducive for business success
- Employee welfare management – administering the employee Group Life Assurance scheme, employee pension and benefits management, administering medical aid scheme, overseeing the canteen, clubs, managing company houses and sporting facilities, employee wellness management and employee counselling.
Human Resources Manager
Southern Region Trading Co.
2015.11 - 2018.06
- HR Policies – develop, review, update and implement
- Payroll management
- Industrial relations management
- Performance Management
- Training & development
- Recruitment and Selection – average of 8 engagements per month
- Fleet Management – 150 vehicles
- Job grading/scaling and payroll rationalization
- Safety, Health, Environment and Quality management
- Employee welfare management
- People management – HR Officer, HR Administrator, Security Officer, Administrative Assistants, Drivers, Canteen personnel, Cleaners, Trainees and students
- Security Management
- General Administration – canteen, statutory returns, fixed term contracts, fuel administration and insurance.
Human Resources Administrator
MultiChoice Zimbabwe
2012.11 - 2015.10
- Recruitment and Selection
- Performance Management
- Human resources planning
- Salaries and benefits administration
- Assist in policy formulation and implementation
- Industrial relations and employee welfare management
- Training and development
- Employee records and database management
- Health and Safety management
- Contracts administration
- Transport administration.
Human Resources Officer
RioZim (Ltd)
2008.04 - 2012.08
- Group HR Policy Administration - Interpretation, determination, implementation and administration of HR policies, procedures and related labour legislation
- Recruitment and Selection - job analysis, interviewing, updating and implementing the recruitment policy
- Training and Development - training needs analysis, coordinating and planning training and learnership programmes
- Performance Management - (Balanced Scorecard System)
- Industrial Relations Management - HR advisor in disciplinary hearings, Works Council secretary
- Stakeholder engagement - Ministry of Labour, NEC for the mining industry, Zimbabwe National Mine Workers Union, local community leaders
- Employee Welfare – attending to employee welfare complaints, administering sporting activities (soccer, tennis), processing NSSA and pension documents
- Business Management System – Departmental Representative in Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality issues
- HR Administration – budgeting, human resources needs analysis, contracts management, monthly and quarterly report writing, managing employee records and personal files.
Recruitment Consultant
LoriMak Human Resources Consultants
2007.01 - 2008.03
- Engaging various clients, understanding their human resources related challenges and offering the full range of human resources support with particular emphasis on recruitment.
Trainee Human Resources Consultant
CCL Consulting Group
2006.01 - 2006.12
- Engaging various clients, understanding their human resources related challenges and offering the full range of human resources support including recruitment, training, organisational development and industrial relations consultancy.
Education
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Zimbabwe
06.2016
Bachelor of Science Honours in Administration (2.1) -
University of Zimbabwe
06.2005
Personnel Management -
Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ)
01.2006
Labour Relations -
Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ)
01.2010
Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management -
Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ)
Skills
- Employee relations expertise
- Superb interpersonal skills
- Exceptional communicator
- Benefits and payroll processing
- Problem-Solving
- Team leadership skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Information System HRIS
- Conflict Resolution
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Performance Optimization
- Organizational skills
- Planning skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Microsoft Office and HRIS
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
Computerliteracy - Packages
- Belina payroll
- Adaski Payroll system
- Paywell Payroll System
- Sage X3
- Ms Word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Outlook Express
Attributes
I am a hard-working, self-motivated professional who is eager to take on new challenges. I have uncompromising determination to achieve excellence in everything I undertake, maintaining a sense of team spirit and displaying a high degree of tenacity and innovativeness when faced with challenging situations.
Contactnumbers
0772 513 593, 0772 443 865, 0772 100 379
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/21/82
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr Ishmael Siziba, Human Resources Manager, Karo Platinum, Harare, ISiziba@karomining.com, +263774455558
- Ms Jasmine Njanike, Group Human Resources Manager, RioZim – Head Office, Harare, Jasmine.Njanike@riozim.co.zw, +263774734800
- Mr Aaron Kombore, Group Finance Manager, Southern Region Trading Co, Harare, akombore@gmail.com, +263773208369
- Mr Cyril Gwara, Human Resources Manager, Multichoice Zimbabwe, Harare, Cyril.Gwara@zw.multichoice.com, +263772288583
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, travelling, playing and watching soccer
Languages
Shona
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Affiliations
- Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPersonal development programsPaid time offFlexible work hoursPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsInterests
Building people
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
Coordinated the development and review of 20 Human Resources policies
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
Microsoft suite
Belina payroll & HR
Sage payroll & HR
Paywell payroll
Adaski payroll
Certification
- Human Resources Professional certified
Timeline
Human Resources Coordinator
Karo Platinum (Pvt) Ltd
2022.12 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Max Mind Investments (Pvt) Ltd – Sabi Star Mine
2022.08 - 2022.11
Human Resources Manager – Dalny Mine
Riozim Limited
2018.07 - 2022.07
Human Resources Manager
Southern Region Trading Co.
2015.11 - 2018.06
Human Resources Administrator
MultiChoice Zimbabwe
2012.11 - 2015.10
Human Resources Officer
RioZim (Ltd)
2008.04 - 2012.08
Recruitment Consultant
LoriMak Human Resources Consultants
2007.01 - 2008.03
Trainee Human Resources Consultant
CCL Consulting Group
2006.01 - 2006.12
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science Honours in Administration (2.1) -
University of Zimbabwe
Personnel Management -
Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ)
Labour Relations -
Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ)
Higher Diploma in Human Resources Management -
Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ)
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