OMBENI DENIS HIZA
Summary
Results-oriented Business Manager with expertise in legal compliance and organizational leadership. Skilled in navigating complex legal landscapes and negotiating contracts to protect interests. Committed to ethical practices and operational efficiency, with a focus on fostering team performance and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD OF LEGAL AND ADMINSTRATION
KIWANGO SECURITY GUARDS (T) LTD
08.2025 - Current
- Provided legal advice and guidance on diverse legal matters to support informed decision-making
- Ensuring compliance of laws and regulations for all operations in an organization
- Reviewed contracts and legal documents to ensure alignment with organizational interests
- Oversaw litigation processes for the company to ensure legal compliance.
- Negotiating contracts for the company
- Prepared legal letters and agreements for clients and acquisitions to facilitate smooth transactions
- Prepared and filed court documents to pursue legal action for the company.
- Studying lawsuits filed by an individual or other business and finding appropriate methods to save and ensure minimum loss to the company
- Developed strategies to protect the company and its assets from unlawful activities.
- Systematized and safeguarded legal documentation to ensure easy retrieval.
- Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes.
- Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
- Organize and supervise other office activities (Board Meetings, Session paper preparations, minutes planning etc.)
- Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations
- Reviewed employment practices to ensure adherence to laws and regulations.
GENERAL MANAGER
KIWANGO SECURITY GUARDS (T) LTD
06.2022 - 07.2025
- Overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the business on behalf of the directors.
- Achieved key company objectives related to profitability, service, and brand.
- Oversaw business operations to achieve agreed targets for customer service and satisfaction.
- Coordinated with line managers to enhance team performance and optimize workload management.
- Working with the HR & Administration Manager to monitor staff performance, identify training needs or gaps in the team and to create development opportunities for high performing staff members.
- Drafted comprehensive reports for senior management detailing sales performance, profitability, staffing, and operational metrics.
- Delivering business presentations to the directors and other sections of the organization.
- Reporting to the directors on a regular basis.
HEAD OF LEGAL DEPARTMENT
KIWANGO SECURITY GUARDS (T) LTD
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Oversaw company lawsuits, protecting legal interests and minimizing liabilities through strategic litigation management.
- Negotiated contracts, ensuring favorable terms that align with company objectives and mitigate legal risks.
- Analyzed lawsuits filed against the company, identifying strategies to minimize potential losses and safeguard company assets.
- Ensured legal safeguards for company property against unlawful claims.
- Executed court filings to represent the company in legal matters.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
- Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations.
LEGAL & HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
KIWANGO SECURITY GUARDS (T) LTD
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Recruit for vacant positions and perform the full life cycle of recruiting activities including sourcing and screening applicants, maintaining recruiting systems, drafting offer letters, providing follow-through with candidates, supporting hiring managers, and reporting recruiting statistics.
- Created and revised job descriptions; supported position classification and reclassification efforts.
- Led employee onboarding activities, addressed employee questions, and supported managers in integrating new hires to foster smoother transitions and engagement.
- Coordinated and completed employee exit interviews, reported findings to management, and maintained data to inform retention strategies and improve workplace culture.
- Support the performance review process; provide employees and managers with information about the process, policies, job duties, and process for promotion.
- Maintain comprehensive employee records to support HR processes and audits.
- Managed new hire, termination, and change of status forms with payroll. Provided employee support in resolving issues related to benefit deductions and pay.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
- Assist in communicating company policies and procedures. Promote understanding within the organization and across the company operations.
- Served clients and employees, including drivers and contractors, by addressing day-to-day inquiries and resolving work-related issues to enhance workplace satisfaction.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
R&R ASSOCIATE LIMITED
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Managing both raw materials and personnel
- Developed budgets and controlled costs to keep organization on track financially, managing supply chain and resources to minimize production costs.
- Assessed needs, assigned employee tasks, and planned staff development to align workforce capabilities with organizational goals.
- Sales forecasting and planning of sales promotions
- Sales forecasting and planning of sales promotions
- Preparing Invoices and retaining invoices to our customers
- Submitting VAT returns to Tanzania Revenue Authority
PROGRAM FACILITATOR
WORLD VISION (MGERA Area Development Program)
03.2014 - 05.2015
- Adhere to and facilitate projects and project work for the purpose of supporting Program and organizational goals.
- Clarified project expectations for client representatives and secretarial teams to ensure timely project completion.
- Created program-level internal and external communications to keep stakeholders informed.
- Assist in the development of presentations and reports to communicate progress and process of Program actions.
- Coordinated and developed training programs to equip staff with effective utilization of program solutions.
- Develop and utilize program resources to ensure stakeholders have adequate tools and documentation for their work.
- Develop communication plans for program implementation for the purpose of keeping all stakeholders informed.
- Foster positive attitudes and ensure team commitment for the purpose of ensuring adequate progress to the program.
- Collected information and insights for program development to monitor area needs continuously.
- Participate in the development, maintenance and publication of program management standards and guidelines to ensure consistency in process.
- Work collaboratively with Program staff and stakeholders for the purpose of ensuring district needs are met.
LEGAL OFFICER
JR SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Represented the company in court and drafted legal documents while attending hearings.
- Managed current and future court cases, ensuring strategic alignment with company objectives.
- Negotiate, draft and review various agreements/legal instruments, including MOUs, NDAs, ground leases, commercial contracts, tender documents, title deeds etc., with a high level of attention to detail.
- Liaised with external counsel to advance litigation and resolve disputes efficiently.
- Collaborated with regulatory authorities and drafted position papers on regulations.
- Created and finalized security agreements for clients with third parties.
- Oversaw company secretarial functions to guarantee adherence to governance standards and regulatory obligations.
- Track projects and update all legal registers whilst effectively managing timelines.
- Provide training to the business with respect to key contracts.
- Conducted training on anti-bribery and anti-corruption for stakeholders and the business.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -
Mzumbe University
07-2013
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Bagamoyo Secondary School
02-2009
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Kabuku Secondary School
10-2006
Skills
- Office administration
- Administrative support
- Project coordination
- Business operations
- Compliance awareness
- Information management
- Information analysis
- Organization
- Creative problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal communication
- Communication Skills
- Human resources
References
- Lilian S. Mlenge, Human Resources Manager, Kiwango Security Guards (T) Ltd, P. O. Box 72385, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, +255 715 610 000, myra.lilian@gmail.com
- Mrs Consolata Kidola, Managing Director, R&R Associate LTD, PO Box 105709, Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, +255 713444411 /0715044044, consomlenge@gmail.com
- Adv. Alfred Shanyangi, Senior Partner, LawFinity & Co. Advocates, P. O. Box 11206, Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, +255 752 812 581
Languages
English and Swahili – Fluently written and spoken
Professional
Computer application software’s (Microsoft word, excel, power points)
Timeline
HEAD OF LEGAL AND ADMINSTRATION
KIWANGO SECURITY GUARDS (T) LTD
08.2025 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER
KIWANGO SECURITY GUARDS (T) LTD
06.2022 - 07.2025
HEAD OF LEGAL DEPARTMENT
KIWANGO SECURITY GUARDS (T) LTD
11.2019 - 06.2022
LEGAL & HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
KIWANGO SECURITY GUARDS (T) LTD
09.2017 - 11.2019
OPERATIONS MANAGER
R&R ASSOCIATE LIMITED
05.2015 - 09.2017
PROGRAM FACILITATOR
WORLD VISION (MGERA Area Development Program)
03.2014 - 05.2015
LEGAL OFFICER
JR SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED
08.2013 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) -
Mzumbe University
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Bagamoyo Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination -
Kabuku Secondary School