General Manager at TPDC – Transform Tanzania’s Energy Sector Today
The General Manager at TPDC (Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation) is a prestigious leadership role offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of Tanzania’s energy sector. TPDC, a government-owned corporation, plays a vital role in managing the exploration, development, and production of petroleum resources within the country. As the General Manager, you will oversee strategic operations, ensure efficient resource utilization, and drive innovation to meet both national and global energy demands. This role is ideal for visionary leaders passionate about making a lasting impact in the energy industry.
The responsibilities of the General Manager at TPDC include leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex energy projects, and ensuring compliance with international standards and government regulations. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills. By steering TPDC’s operations, the General Manager plays a pivotal role in positioning Tanzania as a competitive player in the global energy market while ensuring sustainable development for local communities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To provide strategic leadership and operational direction of the Company.
ii. To formulate the vision, objectives, and strategies of the Company for the realization of the sector growth and its contributions to the Tanzanian growth as a whole.
iii. To formulate, translate, and implement operational petroleum sector policies that govern the petroleum
iv. To implement petroleum sub-sector policies to achieve the objectives and vision of the company.
v. To implement directives of the Governing Board under Company policies, relevant Acts, and regulations governing the industry.
vi. To ensure the Company’s human, financial, and physical resources are nurtured, developed, managed, and harnessed optimally.
vii. To ensure adequate mechanisms for internal control and monitoring of the Company are in place.
viii. To advise the Governing Board on matters related to all activities under the Company’s mandate and on the policies affecting them.
ix. To oversee the operations of the Company and any other matters affecting the Company, subsidiaries, and associated companies.
x. To develop an appropriate financing plan for the Company and its subsidiaries and associated companies for the Board’s approval.
xi. To liaise with the parent organization to ensure that the Company provides full support and assistance in pursuing the parastatal and national objectives.
xii. To prepare and submit to the government Board the annual plans, budget, and periodic reports as stipulated in the Acts and regulations governing the Company.
xiii. To ensure effective human capital policies and strategies in line with overall Company strategy, including recruitment, staff development, retention, and performance.
xiv. To monitor the performance of senior staff, including matters of integrity, transparency, and compliance with the governing policies, rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
xv. To perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the relevant authorities as may be called upon from time to time
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Master’s Degree from recognized universities in any of the following fields: Geosciences, Petroleum Engineering, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, Master of Business Administration in Oil and Gas Management, and Economics.
Twelve (12) years of relevant working experience of which three (3) years must be in a managerial position. Working experience in the Oil and Gas Industry will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
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