A NEW human resources management portal in Tanzania called the Employees Reference Bureau (ERB) was launched in Dar es Salaam yesterday.

Speaking at the launch, Godwell Wanga, Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC) executive secretary, said that it was the first private initiative that resonates with the country’s five-year digital transformation agenda.

He said the government will use both its public employment and the private portal launched to recruit employees and leaders.

 “Recently, the Head of State has been appointing leaders from the private sector; the new ERB will help the government get qualified people,” he said.

“The ERB will be a gateway to Tanzanians seeking jobs beyond the country's borders.”

Dr Wanga said that the ERB will also attract new investors since it assures them of the security of employees’ data and other information.

According to him, ERB will also increase the government’s trust in stakeholders in and outside the country, attracting more investments.

He said that the government's digital transformation agenda prioritises strategic use of technology to enhance governance, streamline public services and foster economic growth.

ERB has been established by the Dar es Salaam-based company Peak HR Solution.

Capt. Philemon Kisamo, Peak HR Solutions managing director, said the innovative platform was designed to streamline human resources operations, enhance data security and ensure compliance with the highest standards of accuracy and privacy.

He said ERB collects detailed information from various resources, including previous employers, educational institutions and professional organisations, ensuring a complete and accurate record of an individual’s employment history.

Furthermore, the system offers a secure, regularly updated database that stores all collected information, allowing HR managers easy access to the most current data.

He said the system includes audit trails that document every action taken within ERB, ensuring transparency and accountability in managing employee’s records.

Employers can generate detailed reports that summarise key information such as job titles, responsibilities, dates of employment, reasons for leaving, and professional qualifications.