HR & Administration Officer at IPL Add Value – Dar es Salaam / Pwani Region, Tanzania

Company Overview

IPL Add Value is a leading flexible packaging manufacturer serving businesses across the food, beverage, consumer goods, and industrial sectors. The company is committed to operational excellence, workplace safety, compliance, and continuous improvement while supporting Tanzania's growing manufacturing industry.

To strengthen its Human Resources and Administration function, IPL Add Value is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR & Administration Officer. This role plays a vital part in ensuring smooth administrative operations, supporting employee lifecycle processes, maintaining compliance, and coordinating essential workplace services that keep business operations running efficiently.

This opportunity is ideal for HR and administration professionals seeking exposure within a dynamic manufacturing environment where structure, compliance, employee engagement, and operational excellence are highly valued. [Updated Ma...y Branding | Txt]

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Key Responsibilities

Plant Facility & Office Administration

• Oversee daily office operations, facility upkeep, and cleanliness across administrative zones, extrusion lines, printing bays, and storage areas.
• Manage scheduling and tracking of corporate vehicles and staff transport arrangements.
• Monitor and replenish office supplies, safety equipment, and factory consumables.
• Coordinate utility consumption including electricity, water, generators, and related facility services.

Vendor & Procurement Coordination

• Support procurement processes and vendor relationship management.
• Raise purchase requisitions and follow up purchase orders.
• Verify procurement documentation and supplier invoices.
• Assist internal departments with local purchase requirements.

Human Resources Administration

• Maintain employee records for both permanent and temporary staff.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees.
• Support induction programmes and orientation processes.
• Administer leave records, attendance records, and workforce documentation.
• Assist with disciplinary and employee relations documentation where required.

Recruitment & Compliance Support

• Support recruitment and selection activities.
• Coordinate interview logistics and candidate communication.
• Maintain compliance records and employment documentation.
• Assist with labour law and organizational policy compliance activities.

Health, Safety & Environmental Support

• Support implementation of workplace health and safety standards.
• Coordinate safety-related documentation and reporting.
• Assist with employee welfare and workplace engagement initiatives.
• Promote a safe and compliant work environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in HR Administration, Administration Management, or a related role.
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or production environments is an added advantage.

Technical Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, particularly for administrative tracking and reporting.
• Experience using HRIS, ERP systems, or administrative management systems is desirable.
• Strong document management and record-keeping skills.

Additional Requirements

• Strong organizational and multitasking ability.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Skills & Competencies

• Human Resources Administration
• Employee Records Management
• Office Administration
• Recruitment Coordination
• Vendor Management
• Procurement Support
• Compliance Management
• Advanced Excel Reporting
• Document Control
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Organizational Planning
• Confidentiality & Professional Ethics

Why Join IPL Add Value?

✅ Join a growing manufacturing organization.

✅ Gain exposure to both Human Resources and Administration operations.

✅ Build experience in a dynamic production environment.

✅ Contribute to workforce effectiveness and organizational success.

✅ Work alongside experienced operational and leadership teams.

✅ Develop leadership, compliance, and workforce management skills.

✅ Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities.

✅ Opportunity to make a measurable impact on operational excellence.

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Application Details

Position: HR & Administration Officer

Location: Dar es Salaam / Pwani Region, Tanzania

Department: Administration & Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports To: Plant Manager / Human Resources Manager

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience to:

📧 team@ipl.co.tz

Subject Line: Application for HR & Administration Officer

📅 Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.