RITA AUGUSTINE
Legal and Human Resources
Dar es Salaam
Summary
An experienced, detail-oriented legal and HR manager with proven expertise in legal documentation, dispute resolution, policy guidance and interpretation, and regulatory compliance. Expert with exceptional communication and operations management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Great at collaborating with all levels of staff and management to implement strategic legal, human resources and Administration procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Legal, Corporate Affairs & HR Manager
CSI Energy Group Limited
06.2021 - Current
- Handling department's manpower planning and budgeting.
- Managing HR department on talent sourcing and positioning.
- Manage and supervise HR department on employment relations, engagement, compensation and benefits structures etc.
- Handling and assist management in staff grievances and suggest corrective measures.
- Managing and overseeing maintenance of work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
- Conducting legal analysis and keep updated in all areas of business to support compliance and corporate decision-making.
- Conduct and monitoring preliminary legal due diligence as per project prerequisite.
- Advise project teams to ensure compliance with project terms and conditions.
- Develop, revise and implement human resources and administration policies and procedures.
- Planning, developing, and implementation of annual budget for human resources, administration and legal department.
- Managing and overseeing department procurement and acquisitions as per projects requirements.
- Managing labour disputes by representing the company on all labour litigation.
- Company legal secretary and notary, attesting to all company legal documents.
- Provide strategic legal guidance to internal stakeholders, by offering insights on legal implications related to business decisions.
HR and Compliance Manager
Foxtreks Limited
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Manage and supervise the HR department on the overall Employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management etc.
- Review and drafting of all employees contract related documents and legal documents.
- Managing interviews, selection, screening and onboarding of new employees
- Monitoring legal licensing and regulatory compliance of the company
- Submission and updating Company’s annual returns and memarts amendments, if any.
- Managed and overseen company budget for HR and legal department.
- Represented the company on legal proceedings and hearings.
- Payroll administration and statutory compliance.
- Established and maintained an efficient contract management system.
- Developed, implemented, and managed legal policies, procedures, and documents.
- Emphasize on alternative disputes resolution to make effective settlement of internal and external disputes.
Admin & HR Manager
Pioneer Strategies Company Limited
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Manpower planning and budgeting
- Talent sourcing and positioning
- Update job requirements and job descriptions.
- Handle staff grievances, analyze and suggest corrective measures.
- Managing and overseeing statutory compliance.
- Managing and supervised all company procurement and acquisition as per administration department.
- Employee retention and welfare.
- Handling of all company closure and winding up process.
Legal Officer (Corporate and Labour)
Brick House Law Associates
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Advising clients on regulatory and statutory compliance matters.
- Drafting contracts, agreements, affidavits and other legal documents.
- Being part of contracts negotiations for our corporate clients.
- Processing Employees’ residents and work permits on behalf of clients.
- Processing BRELA applications on new company registrations, amendments etc. on behalf of clients
- Preparing and filing appeals, wills, deeds and other legal undertakings.
- Conducting legal research as part of litigation/trial preparation for cases.
- Vetting applications for affidavits and oaths administration.
- Performing other tasks as assigned by the firm’s Managing Partner/Senior Associate.
Admin and Retail advisor
Newlook Retailers Ltd (UK)
01.2009 - 08.2013
- To ensure that customer needs are met through the best standards.
- Weekly review of customer's experience to improve services and meet customer expectations.
- Identifying new markets following review of customers’ expectations and suggestions.
- Operating cash registers and dealt with financial transactions.
- Evaluation of products and services provided and making recommendations.
- Assisted in staff training and absence management.
Census Collector
Office for National Statistics (UK)
03.2011 - 07.2011
- Prepare workloads and statistics work plan.
- Monitor and follow up statistics workloads to ensure everything go as planned.
- Group meetings to organize and make weekly reviews and recommendations.
- Make weekly field visits and identify any matter that needs attention
- Prepare weekly reports to the Head Coordinator and Regional Manager.
Training-Legal Intern
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, United Kingdom
08.2009 - 10.2009
- Assisting Advocates in preparing case documents and legal opinions
- Drafting various legal documents e.g
- Pleadings, contracts etc
- Carrying out legal research at the library of the High Court
- Attending court sessions and filing legal documents at various courts
- Following up on execution of court orders.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practicing -
Law School of Tanzania
07.2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
University of London, United Kingdom
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) - undefined
Morogoro High School
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) - undefined
Weruweru Secondary School
Skills
- Organizational Development
- Leadership Development
- Legal Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Training development
- Contract Negotiation
- Human Resources Operations
- Benefits and compensation management
- Records Management
- Dispute Mediation
- Payroll Administration
- Recruitment and selection
Transferable skills and abilities
- Self-motivated, creative, Multitasker and fast learner
- Natural hard worker, with a strong work ethic and high degree of professionalism
- Working knowledge of legal Compliance, regulatory and corporate affairs
- Working knowledge of Human resources, Labour laws and Work permits regulations
- Ability to develop productive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Excellent management, supervisory, team building and negotiation skills
- Excellent HR strategist, HR Processes implementor and Legal client care skills.
References
- Peter Fox, Managing Director, Foxtreks Limited, P.O. Box 18065, Dar es Salaam, 0784 543288, fox@safaricamps.info
- Jon Gunnar, Managing Director, CSI Energy Group, P.O. Box 38151, Dar es salaam, +255 755 574938, jgg5194@gmail.com
- Joseph Ndazi, Managing Partner, Brick House Law Associates, P.O. Box 7023, Dar es Salaam, 0685-310 381, jndazi@bhlawassociates.com
Personal particulars
Dar es Salaam, Tanzanian, Female, Married
Certification
Advocate of the High court of Tanzania- Legal Practicing Certificate
Certificate of Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Legal, Corporate Affairs & HR Manager
CSI Energy Group Limited
06.2021 - Current
HR and Compliance Manager
Foxtreks Limited
01.2019 - 06.2021
Admin & HR Manager
Pioneer Strategies Company Limited
04.2017 - 12.2018
Legal Officer (Corporate and Labour)
Brick House Law Associates
01.2014 - 04.2016
Census Collector
Office for National Statistics (UK)
03.2011 - 07.2011
Training-Legal Intern
Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, United Kingdom
08.2009 - 10.2009
Admin and Retail advisor
Newlook Retailers Ltd (UK)
01.2009 - 08.2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
University of London, United Kingdom
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) - undefined
Morogoro High School
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) - undefined
Weruweru Secondary School
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practicing -
Law School of Tanzania
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