Mechanical Engineer Trainee , Tanzania Airports Authority

Application Deadline: Jun 06, 2013

Position Description:

On behalf of the Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 54 vacant posts in the above public institution.

Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) is a Government Executive Agency established to operate, manage, maintain and develop Government owned airports with a commercially oriented Management style. As Part of implementing its Organizational Structure, TAA hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, creative and results driven candidates to fill the following vacant posts.

The successful candidates will report to the Manager Planning, Design and I Evaluation and will be responsible for the functions mentioned herein below.

The successful candidate will report to the Manager Construction and Maintenance and will be responsible for the functions mentioned herein below.

Duties and Responsibilities

Participating and ensuring compliance of designs of airport plants and equipment with ICAO SARPS

Review proposals for projects covering design, plans and specifications for mechanical facilities at airports.

Compiling specifications and requisitions for installation or repair works to be done on mechanical plant and equipment.

Initiate proposals for corrective action on airport facilities in the mechanical field.

Participating in tender and proposal evaluations for airport plants and equipment

Ensure installation and maintenance works of airport plants and equipment are executed in accordance to ICAO SARPS

Inspection of mechanical equipment, to determine its operating condition as required and recommend for repair works

Supervises the operation and maintenance of mechanical machinery, plants and equipment at airports.      .

Arrange schedules for routine servicing of plant and equipment and tests of emergency plant and equipment at airports

Maintains a machinery history of the mechanical equipment showing make, model, serial numbers, local dealers, repair data and cost of repairs.

Report on installation progress in the mechanical field and take recommended course of action on problem areas.

Liaising with the other Engineers and Specialists (civil, electrical, ICT, etc) to provide support and guidance as required or where necessary

Review when required, budgetary estimate for mechanical facilities. Performing any other duties related to engineering as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and Electro - Mechanical or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution. The candidate must also be computer knowledge and be registered by the Board (ERB) as Graduate Engineer. Those possessing training/experience in Airport Engineering will have an added advantage. Remuneration: TM SCALE 6.

Age Limit:Not more than 35 years of age

NB: General Conditions

All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of

Academic certificates: Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced/ Diploma/ Diploma Certificates.

Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

Computer Certificate

Professional certificates from respective boards

One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257101/0/140 dated 30th November 2010.

Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

Women are highly encouraged to apply

Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

Application Instructions:

Application Letters Should Be Posted To The Following Address. Hand Delivery Is Not Acceptable:

Katibu

Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika Utumishi wa Umma

S. L. P 63100,

DAR ES SALAAM.

OR

Secretary

Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,

P. O. Box 63100

DAR ES SALAAM.