Raha Reserve Zanzibar is inviting applications from experienced hospitality Human Resources professionals for the position of Human Resources Manager – Pre-Opening, based in Makunduchi, Zanzibar.
The opportunity is suited to an HR professional with proven hospitality experience, management responsibility, knowledge of employment practices in Zanzibar or Tanzania, and the ability to support recruitment at scale ahead of a fixed hotel opening date.
Hotel pre-opening experience is strongly preferred.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Educational Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Human Resources.
The employer has not specified a particular degree level or mandatory professional certification.
Professional Experience
- At least five years of Human Resources experience in the hospitality industry.
- Previous experience involving HR management responsibility.
- Hotel pre-opening experience is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience recruiting large numbers of employees against a fixed opening date.
Employment Law and Statutory Knowledge
Applicants must have:
- Working knowledge of Zanzibar or Tanzania employment practices.
- Understanding of applicable statutory registration requirements.
Recruitment and Pre-Opening Capability
Candidates should demonstrate practical experience in:
- Managing high-volume recruitment activities.
- Coordinating staffing requirements against defined operational deadlines.
- Supporting HR readiness for a hotel or hospitality property opening.
These capabilities reflect the requirements stated in the recruitment announcement. A separate detailed list of job responsibilities was not provided.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates must submit the following:
1. Updated CV
A professional CV highlighting relevant hospitality HR experience, management responsibilities and recruitment achievements.
2. Salary Expectations
Applicants must state their expected remuneration.
3. Two Relevant Projects or Properties
Provide details of two relevant hospitality projects or properties associated with your professional experience.
4. Two Professional Referees
Provide details of two referees, including their contact telephone numbers.
Application via Email
Suggested Email Subject:
Application for Human Resources Manager – Pre-Opening
Application Deadline
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Applicants should ensure all requested supporting information is included in their application.
Important Information
- Hotel pre-opening experience is strongly preferred, rather than expressly mandatory.
- The minimum professional experience requirement is five years in hospitality Human Resources, including management responsibility.
- The employer has not specified the salary range, contract type or exact hotel opening date.
