Kashwasa Computer System Analyst II

Kahama Shinyanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (KASHWASA) is a fully autonomous public water utility established to operate a water supply scheme from the Lake Victoria to Shinyanga andKahama towns, as per Government Notice No. 45 of 23^rd February, 2007. The establishment of the Authority was in accordance with the Waterworks Act. Cap. 272,  which has been repealed and replaced by the Water Supply and Sanitation Act, 2009. The Authority is based in Shinyanga Municipality and is charged with the responsibility to supply bulk water to other water entities including the water supply and sanitation authorities in Shinyanga and Kahama towns as well as 41 Village Water Committees located in Misungwi, Kwimba, Shinyanga and Kahama Districts.

The Managing Director invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant post:-

Reporting to: Business Manager

Duty station:Head Office, Shinyanga Municipality

Qualifications:

Holder of Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Operating the computer network server.

Registering new users with the computer network and defining access levels for users.

Running routine computer network maintenance and back-up procedures

Training new users of the network.

Providing appropriate specifications for procurement of computers and associated equipment

Trouble shooting application problem and provide best solutions.

Maintaining the Authority website.

Liaising with software and hard ware service engineers for maintaining and updating the computer system.

Developing and implementing strateqies for improving the level of automation of management processes and operations in the Authority.

Supervising maintenance of computer equipment and supporting hardware.

Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Business Manager.

General Conditions to All Posts:-

Qualifications and Experience

In service employees must posses the above qualifications and have at least four (4) years working experience and a good track working record.

Age Limit Not above 45.

Remuneration

The post carries attractive remuneration and fringe benefits, according to the Authority's Scheme of Service.

Terms of Service

Permanent basis upon successful completion of a one-year probation period.

Personal Attributes

High level of integrity, honest and sense of responsibility.

Team player with the ability to work independently.

Self motivated, able to remain calm under pressure.

Resilient.

Committed to deliver work of a high standard.

  

Application Instructions:

Prospective candidates are invited to submit applications in their own handwriting together with copies of their certificates, a fully typed Curriculum Vitae with e-mail address, a reliable postal address and telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates/testimonials/transcripts and addresses of at least two professional referees to the following: -

Managing Director,

Kahama Shinyanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,

P.O. Box 1246,

Shinyanga.

Fourteen (14) days after the first appearance of this advertisement in newspapers.

NB:

All educational/professional certificates must be from accredited institutions which are recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU}, the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE), the National Examinations Council of Tanzania or other relevant bodies.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The Authority's employment policy is not gender biased.

Hence, all prospective applicants are encouraged to apply.