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SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION
PLEASE BE STOP ALL

Wel i am Ali some day ago i have got email from
SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION from uk, where deatails here,

ATTENTION: Ali Manzoor Chaudhry,
1.0 SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION and Partners has the mandate to procure technical and expatriate labour to complement local personnel and contractors in series of project presently about to commence by Esso Exploration Angola Ltd, B.P Exploration[Angola]Ltd, ENI Angola Exploration B.V, Statoil Angola and Esso Exploration.

SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION haven gone through the curriculum vitae/resume of contacted expatriates recommended for the project have found you qualified and decided to invite you as one of the expatriates to start work as soon as possible.

1.1 All operations will be reported directly/indirectly to the Project Administrator of the Esso Exploration Angola through Sonangol and B.P Exploration [Angola] Ltd. All personnel shall be responsible to the Esso Exploration Angola.
The programme is a bench mark projects with Esso Exploration and partners, that have set world record circle times with the lowest unit costs for project of this size and complexity. The project is about drilling for oil in Angola's $3.5billion Kizomba C and D project, 322 kilometers offshore.

The project concern is targeted at producing more than 550, 000 barrels per day.
Indeed the Angolan fields, Kizomba A, B, C and, have a combined 2 billion estimated recoverable crude oil deposit.

2.0 JOB TITLE: Network Engineer.
(Ref. Dc/HRD/SGPLC 47816).

2.1 Job Description:
In line with operations in the oil and gas sector.
Ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Implement, monitor, and maintain onsite programs to verify compliance with local, state and federal standards with regards to environmental, wildlife, and other sensitive issues.
Communicate professionally and effectively with consultant inspectors, consulting engineers, contractors, etc. regarding assigned projects.
All operations on Job locations will be reported directly/indirectly to the Project Manager, Esso Exploration through the Project Administrator of Sonangol.
Expatriate must have ability to work under pressure, while experience of team building or supervision will be an advantage.

SONANGOL OIL has high quality performance, and you will work closely with the Foremen to ensure the continuous adherence of this along with the existing processes and then to develop them.
You will be working very closely with machinists and engineers at all levels, so excellent communication skills are a must.
The ability to work under pressure is essential.
All contracts are designed to last for a span of one year (12 months) and liable to upward review yearly.

2.2 JOB LOCATION: SONANGOL Office, London.

3.0 WORK PERIODS:
Mondays through Fridays, Time: 8.00am to 4.00pm with break period between 12.00noon to 2.00pm. Expatriates are entitled to a one (1) month paid home leave.

3.1 SALARY INDICATION:
Salary - US$ 15, 650 .00 Monthly, after tax can be transferred to any Bank or Country of your choice and all transfers must be made in conformity with the existing tax situation.
ALLOWANCES:
Hazard/Inconveniences allowance? 5% of Basic salary.
Entertainment allowance? 5% of Basic salary.
All allowances are paid weekly and locally in GBP in its US Dollar equivalent at the existing exchange rate.

4.0 PAID HOME LEAVE:
All expatriates are entitled to a one (1) month paid home leave, which can be taken once at a time or two (2) weeks apart one different period.
All expatriates shall be entitled to a leave allowance (in US Dollar) of an additional 100% percent of their basic salary.
Free to and fro tickets to cover the span of their home leave.
* No allowances on leave period.

5.0 SAFETY AND SECURITY:
Safety and Security of personnel Local/Foreign) and Facilities on Job Locations and Communities are no small issue, and have been seriously considered to ensure and assure hitch free operations.
All operations on Job Location are designed to adhere strictly to the Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy as applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector.
All expatriates are entitle to a free and mandatory safety courses on Job Locations to be delivered by qualified safety and environment experts.
All safety wears shall be provided by the Company at Job Locations e.g. Safety Coveralls, Gloves, Goggles, Helmet and Safety Shoes etc.as applicable in the Oil and Gas Sector.

6.0 MEDICAL/HEALTH SERVICE FACILITIES AND INSURANCE PLAN FOR FAMILY:
All expatriates shall be entitled to a comprehensive health care service, which are to be administered by Medical Experts on Job Locations.
In a case of emergency situation, an expatriate will be flown to his home country or any country suitable for the best medical attention.
This decision can be influenced by the findings of the Company's medical experts, unless the expatriate in question states otherwise.

After three (3) months of service all expatriates will be entitled to a Health Service Insurance Plan (HSIP) for family. The Health Service Insurance Plan is designed to
cover only three (3) members of your family.
The Health Service Insurance Plan (HSIP) allowance can also be paid to the expatriates at the rate of US$500.00 per family member per month (US$1, 500.00 per month) which can be transferred on monthly basis without being subjected to tax.

7.0 FEEDING AND ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation and feeding shall be provided for all expatriates, and by a Five Star Hotel in Metropolitan Area.
All cuisine (Intercontinental/Continental) will also be provided by the Company through the services of the assigned hotel.

7.1 TRANSPORTATION:
An official vehicle shall be provided on 24 hour daily basis to all expatriate for local transportation.
A round trip flight ticket to cover the span of your contract engagement will be provided and delivered to you on the completion of your relevant travel documents and immigration particulars.

7.2 ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Recreational/Sports Facilities shall also be made available at the disposal of all expatriates with no expenses to be incurred. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service will also be made available to all expatriates by the companys laundry and dry cleaning unit.

8.0 TELECOMMUNICATION/INTERNET FACILITIES:
There are standard telecommunication facilities and internet services at the disposal of all expatriates, and same shall be accessible to all personnel (Local/Foreign) without any charge or expenses to be incurred.
Cellular Phones can be obtained by expatriates from the Local dealers/Service Providers in London, but must be used in accordance with the safety regulations on Job Locations.

9.0 FAMILY STATUS ARRANGEMENTS:
Family status arrangements can only be applied after at least three (3) months of service. The Application of family status arrangement indicates that an expatriate will be entitled to a free visa and air fare for his wife or spouse or any other family member which is to be
provided by the Company through the Traveling
Agency/Consultant.
Expatriates who intend to travel with their wife/spouse within the first three (3) months of contract engagement will have the cost of visa and air fare being borne by them and can only be reimburse after three (3) months of service.

10.0 CLAIMS/ENTITLEMENTS:
All expenses incurred in relation to this Job/Contract Engagement Process is liable to reimbursement within 72hours on arrival.
Such expenses include cost of obtaining medical certificate, Immunization/shots in the case were an expatriate gets such service from a special or personal doctor. Cost of obtaining Job Contract Engagement papers and Traveling Documents. A prove of payment in form of an official receipt will facilitates a prompt reimbursement of all claims/expenses.

With respect to the expected time line of the project takes-off. SONANGOL OIL, has mandated a reliable agent in London to ensure the processing of all traveling
document/immigration particulars etc. in record time.
If the conditions stated above are acceptable to you, you hereby directed to contact the designated travel consultant (with your contact address) to embark on the processing of your relevant documents/immigration particulars to facilitate your travel to London, for commencement of work.

You are hereby advice at this stage to contact the designated agency for the processing of your relevant travel/immigration papers to enable us ascertain your commitment to the project take-off.
However, you are to borne the expenses of the processing and delivery of your travel documents though reimbursed is made on confirmation and completion of your contract engagement documents.

The Travel Consultants address is as follows:

DELTA TOUR & TRAVEL [UK] LTD.
[email protected]
Contact Person: Mr. Ray Andrews
Phone Number: 447045754532, 447045754533.
Fax Number 448704784588

The Travel Consultant has also been informed in this regard; your present location and a day-time telephone number would also be required for sake of efficiency and correspondence.

Please note: We do not make upfront payment to
expatriates being contacted for the first time, upfront payment are only made to expatriates being contacted for renewal of contract engagement and expatriates on paid home leave, except otherwise.
Upfront payment can only be made if there is a
postponement on project take-off date and/or a delay on the arrival date of the expatriates as a result of activities from our end.
Only expatriates with satisfactory commitment will be deemed eligible to be favored by upfront payment in the case of any postponement or delay.

DELTA TOUR & TRAVEL [UK] LTD.will render all service and assistance possible to facilitate your travel for commencement of work at the stipulated time. They have assured procurement of expatriate visa, work permit etc. at the shortest time frame. They will contact and work with you.
The job programme Schedule will be made available in due time (no distant time).

Regards,
Vincent Griffey.
Contract Administrator.

After that i have connected Mr Ray then he said me make oayment 380GBP after all we shall send yours file in british home for visia... then i have make payment after all he said me contact person Harrison cole dispatach officer and i have connected and he told me all parcel dliver fee is 310 GBP after that i have make payment 3rd time he mail me rite

(Dear Ali M,
Good morning!
We have a very urgent situation over here in london today as we have just received a letter from the Custom Inland Revenue office at the london airport.
The problem is that your Custom Inland Revenue office is holding your documents at there london, airport office as i write you now and they are requesting that you contact them via phone or email and also send your scan copy of international passport to them immediately.
Please ensure you mail them and also call the office on phone as you get this mail.

See their contact details below for you to contact them now:
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INLAND REVENUE
Head Office
Hambridge Lane Newbury
Berkshire RG14 5TU.
England.

Sir Allen Smith
Inland Revenue/UK.
Phone Number: 00 44 70 111 32 485
Email: [email protected]
UK INLAND REVENUE TAX DEPARTMENT.

Please send the email to them and also call on phone to Sir Allen Smith.
Also send them your scan copy of international passport.
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then i have connected with UK INLAND REVENUE TAX DEPARTMENT and they tell me like this informations,
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INLAND REVENUE
Head Office
Hambridge Lane Newbury
Berkshire RG14 5TU.
England.

ATT: Ali,

Stop Order of Delivery Document Parcel Number: Pacl/2078/010/2667 . Inland Revenue and the British Tax Investigation Service are Authorized and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
The Taxation and Revenue Department assess certain types of taxes. A tax is levied on every parcel document carrying such British Government Document, etc. However, in most cases, the tax takes the form of a permit fee. It is only classified as a tax.

Non residential tax is the sole responsibility of the beneficiary. Income taxes deducted from source generally include direct federal tax, communal taxes. As in the case of income tax, rates vary to a fairly large extent depending on the Locality.

Governmental tax scales for withholding tax and the corresponding regulations are available at the Government Tax Departments. The parcel documents is now on Hold because we (Tax Investigation Services) noticed that you are not a British citizen, so in this case you will have to pay a non- residential fee before this parcel document will be allowed to be delivered to you in your country.

You have to pay the non residential tax of 0.5% which is about 1, 200 you are to make the payment and to provide us a copy of your payment receipt, before we can release the HOLD on your parcel document.
This will ensure that your parcel document are not taxed again by any Tax Authorities.

This parcel document can only be delivered to you if only you are cleared by UK INLAND REVENUE TAX OFFICE, and the only way you can be cleared is when you pay for Non residential tax fee.

A copy of this message has been forwarded to the SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION.


Company: SONANGOL OIL CORPORATION

Country: United Kingdom   Region: Other   City: London
Phone: 447045768086

Category: Miscellaneous

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