Tanzania
Bureau of Standards (TBS) is Tanzania’s sole Standards body, formerly
established by the Standards Act No. 3 of 1975, which was repealed and replaced
by the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009. It is a Parastatal Organization under the
Ministry of Industry and Trade. The Bureau is looking for suitably qualified,
competent, dynamic and committed Tanzanians to fill the following vacancies:-
1. PACKAGING
TECHNOLOGY CENTRE MANAGER – 1 POST
Qualifications and
experience
i.
Holders of Masters Degree or
above in Production Engineering from a recognized institution with at least
five (5) years work experience in a reputable organization at a senior
position.
ii.
Work experience in Packaging industry will be
an added advantage.
Duties and
responsibilities
•
Reports to the Director of Testing,
Calibration and Packaging Services
•
Overall in-charge of the
Packaging Technology Centre
•
Identifies priority areas for
quality management, testing or other programmes
•
Supervises the implementation of quality
management, testing, accreditation, and packaging services
•
Ensures that the centre is
upgraded to International recognition
•
Coordinates preparation of
work plan and departmental budget
•
Staff supervision and
appraisal
•
Coordinates preparation of
monthly and quarterly departmental reports
•
Initiates the updating and
review of standards
•
Oversees updating and review
of procedures and manuals
•
Works closely with heads of sections under
the department to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service are
achieved and maintained
•
Organizes and coordinates
training related to packaging technology
•
Identifies potential areas
for assisting SMEs to improve the quality of packaging to facilitate trade
•
Any other duties as may be
assigned by the Director of Testing, Calibration and Packaging Services
2. SENIOR
MARKETING OFFICER II – 1 POST
Qualifications and
experience
Holders of University Degree in Commerce or
Business Administration majoring in Marketing with six (6) years work
experience in relevant field.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Reports to the Head of Section
•
Evaluates marketing research
and development requirements of the Bureau
Undertakes
marketing research to provide information/statistics required for marketing
planning and management
•
Preparation of marketing research plans
including strategic or long term marketing development plans
•
Study channels for marketing
Bureau’s services with view to adopt the most cost effective alternatives
•
Preparation of promotional
brochures
•
Calculating agreed
performance measures, utilizing efficient and effective business intelligence
and reporting
•
Participates in the development and
implementation of marketing activities to maintain and develop business
relations with clients
•
Performs any other related
duties as may be assigned by the Head of Section
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE
OFFICER II – 10 POSTS
Qualifications and
experience
Holders
of BSc. Degree in Food Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Chemical and Processing Engineering, Environmental
Science or Textile/ Leather from recognized institutions.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Studies all aspects pertaining to inspection,
quality management and certification
•
May be appointed to conduct
quality assurance inspections
•
Assists industries in all
matters related to quality assurance
•
Participates in preparation,
implementation, maintenance and review of quality system
•
Carries out corrective and
preventive actions
•
Assists in the preparation,
publication and dissemination of information
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Section
4. STANDARDS OFFICER
II – 3 POSTS
Qualifications and
experience
Holders of BSc. Degree in Food and
Agriculture, Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering from a recognized
institution.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Study standardization systems
•
Collects essential data for
formulation of standards
•
Drafts standards
•
Proof reading of draft
standards
•
Organizes technical committee
meetings
•
Secretary of technical
committees
•
May be appointed to conduct
quality assurance inspections
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Section
5. METROLOGIST II – 3
POSTS
Qualifications and
experience
Holders of BSc. Degree in Physics and
Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or
Physics and Mathematics.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Assists in all aspects pertaining to
calibration and quality management
•
Assists in studying and
implementing laboratory safety procedures and regulations
•
Assists in preparing quality
manual, procedures and calibration methods
•
Assists in preparing,
publicizing and disseminating technical tests and calibration information
•
Assists in carrying out
routine calibrations
•
Assists in developing and
evaluating calibration systems
•
Assists in identifying magnitude of error
sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of
measurement process in quantitative terms
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Section
6. LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
II – 2 POSTS
Qualifications and
experience
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Assists in preparing laboratory reagents
•
Assists in carrying out
routine/specialized tests
•
Assists in maintaining
laboratory equipment
•
Assists in carrying out
specified tasks connected with laboratory analysis, consultancy and services
under close supervision
•
Assists in preparation,
implementation, maintenance and review of quality system
•
Assists in carrying out
verification of suppliers and services
•
Assists in carrying out
corrective and preventive actions
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Section
7. LABORATORY ASSISTANT
II – 1 POST
Qualifications and
experience
Certificate of Secondary Education (Form
Four) and Laboratory Assistants course with Trade Test III or with two years
vocational training from recognized institutions.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Preparation of simple reagents
•
Cleaning of laboratory
apparatus
•
General cleanliness of the
floors, windows, tables, sinks, coats
•
Dusting of bookshelves,
cleaning simple apparatus, equipment and machinery
•
Makes requests for cleaning
materials
•
May be instructed to prepare
samples for testing
•
Implements routine safety
measures in the laboratory
•
Any other duties as may be
assigned by the Supervisor
8. MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
II – 1 POST
Qualifications and
experience
Holders of
BSc in Electronics from a recognized institution.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Reports to the Head of Section
•
Assists in carrying out
preventive maintenance
•
Assists in interpretation of
preventive maintenance reports and follow up of maintenance schedules
•
Assists in planning
rehabilitation programs and executing them
•
Assists in maintenance of
laboratory equipment
•
Assists in preparing
maintenance plans to meet the Bureau’s objectives
•
Assists in ensuring safety of
equipment and operators
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Section
9. HUMAN RESOURCE
OFFICER II – 2 POSTS
Qualifications and
experience
University Degree or Advanced Diploma in
Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Sociology or Business
Administration.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Assists in conducting
surveys so as to determine human resource requirements and human resource
market trends
•
Assists in collecting,
compiling and updating human resource data
•
Assists in recruitment and
selection processes
•
Assists in identifying
training needs of the Bureau
•
Assists in preparation of
personnel pension and insurance data
•
Assists in preparing human
resource planning and training programmes
•
Assists in conducting staff
performance appraisals
•
Assists in handling of
disciplinary matters
•
Assists in preparation of
Bureau’s incentive schemes
•
Assists in carrying out
in-house training programmes
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Section
10. DRIVER II- 6 POSTS
Qualifications and
experience
Possession
of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) or Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education (ACSE) with a valid driving licence in a relevant category,
three years working experience and Trade Test III in auto mechanics who has
attended the Advanced Driving Course and obtained the Driver Certificate Grade
II at the National Institute of Transport or its equivalent.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Drives Bureau’s vehicles
•
Maintains log books
•
Carries out simple service
•
Maintains their assigned
vehicles as per maintenance schedules
•
Any other duties as may be
assigned by the Head of Administration Section
11. PERSONAL SECRETARY II
– 3 POSTS
Qualifications and
experience
Holders
of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) or Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education (ACSE) with two years training in Typing with passes in
Manuscript and Tabulation Stage III, Office Practice Stage II, Secretarial
Duties Stage II, 50 WPM in Typing and Shorthand Stage III from a recognized
institution. Computer knowledge is essential, with proficiency in Office
applications.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Typing and printing of documents
•
Photocopying documents
•
Types all general
correspondence and non-confidential matters
•
Files letters in relevant
files
•
Receives and directs visitors
•
Servicing committee meetings
•
Takes proper care of all machines under
his/her charge and makes sure they are used for official work only
•
Attends telephone calls and
takes messages
•
Makes travel arrangements for
officers
•
Scrutinizes incoming mail and
channels them to respective officers
•
Provides secretarial services
at general staff meetings
•
Files and distributes
documents to respective officers
•
Handles personal and
confidential matters
•
Any other duties as may be
assigned by the Superior
12.
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT II – 3 POSTS
Qualifications and
experience
Holders of Advanced Diploma in Accounting or
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or its equivalent from
recognized institutions. Computer skills are essential.
Duties and Responsibilities
•
Receive and bank cash deposits from clients
as per supervisor’s instruction
•
Assist in effecting cash
payments to clients
•
Keep record of transactions
and reconcile them with cash balance
•
Receive and keep proper custody of all bills,
invoices and other claims pending for payments
•
Issue receipts and keep in safe custody all
accounts and supporting documents pending audit scrutiny
•
Keep records and make
follow-up of all debts from credit clients
•
Dispatch letters and other
documents relating to accounts issues to the bank
•
Perform any other related
duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
13. ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN
II – 1 POST
Qualifications and
experience
Holders of Diploma in Accountancy or
Accounting Technician Certificate from a recognized institution.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Writing payment vouchers and cheques
•
Receiving cash
•
Effecting payments
•
Performing banking activities
•
Maintaining Cash Registers
•
Filing of payments of
vouchers
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Accountant
14. RECORDS
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT I – 1 POST
Qualifications and
experience
Possession of Certificate in Records
Management from a recognized institution with three (3) years working
experience.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Registration of incoming/outgoing mail
•
Filing documents
•
Maintaining records of file
movements
•
Assist in classification of
records and boxing
•
Advise on proper use and
storage of records
•
Ensure confidentiality,
security and safety of records
•
Ensure cleanliness and
quality of records
•
Assist stakeholders in all
records matters
•
Maintain records and files in
the registry
•
Keep files in cabinets and
shelves
•
Address outgoing mail
•
Any other duties as may be
assigned by the Head of Administrative Section
Qualifications and
experience
Possession
of Certificate in Records Management from a recognized institution.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Registration of incoming/outgoing mail
•
Filing documents
•
Maintaining records of file
movements
•
Assist in classification of
records and boxing
•
Advise on proper use and
storage of records
•
Ensure confidentiality,
security and safety of records
•
Ensure cleanliness and
quality of records
•
Assist stakeholders in all
records matters
•
Maintain records and files in
the registry
•
Keep files in cabinets and
shelves
•
Address outgoing mail
•
Any other duties as may be
assigned by the Head of Administration Section
16. LIBRARIAN II – 1
POST
Qualifications and
experience
i.
Holders of University
Degree/Advanced Diploma in Librarianship or its equivalent from recognized
institutions.
ii.
Two (2) years work experience.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Assists in cataloguing and classification of
documents
•
Offers assistance to readers
on documents selections
•
Maintains public and staff
catalogue
•
Processes added copies and
continuations
•
Ensures proper shelves of
books and periodicals
•
Copies catalogue with
cataloguing in publication (CIP) data
•
Handles inter-library loans,
gifts and exchanges
•
Administer library records
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Section
17. ASSISTANT INTERNAL
AUDITOR II – 1 POST
Holders of a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced
Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Check books, records and documents of
transactions and inventories
•
Participates in stock taking
of Bureau assets
•
Provides support in executing
audit programs as per approved plan
•
Carries out performance audit
through review of the departmental quarter performance reports and provide
appropriate guidance
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Section
18. COMPUTER SYSTEMS
TECHNICIAN I – 1 POST
Qualifications and
experience
Holder of FTC, NTA Level VI in Computer
Science or Information Technology or equivalent from recognized institutions
with three (3) years work experience.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Report to the Head of Section
•
Computer hardware and
software installation, maintenance and support
•
Workstation configuration,
maintenance and support
•
Networked CDROM databases
maintenance and support
•
Computer equipment inventory
documentation and maintenance
•
Hardware warranty management
and vendor liaison
•
Server operations,
maintenance and support
•
Assist in special duties for
network and specific software support
•
Assist in IT – related
special projects and development work
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Section
19. LEGAL OFFICER II
– 1 POST
Qualifications and
experience
Holder of
LLB from recognized institutions who has successfully completed Law School.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Reports to Head of Legal Unit
•
Assists in preparation of
legal forms and documents for the Bureau
•
Assists in indexing, filling and registering
Government/TBS notices and all other legal documents
•
Assists in filing and
appearing for criminal and civil proceedings in court on behalf of the Bureau
•
Assists in compiling evidence
relevant to court cases involving the Bureau
•
May represent the Bureau in
courts of law
•
Assists in drafting legal
documents as may be required by the Head of Legal Unit
•
Assists in preparation of
draft amendments to the Standards Act
•
Assists in recommending
improvements in Bureau’s regulations in line with Standards Act
•
Assists in the interpretation
of laws and other legal documents
•
Performs any other duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Legal Unit
20. EDITOR II – 1 POST
Qualifications and
experience
i.
Holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in
Linguistics, Mass Communication or its equivalent from recognized institutions.
ii.
Two
(2) years work experience in Editing.
iii.
Computer skills in relevant
publishing and designing programs are essential.
Duties and
Responsibilities
•
Edits manuscripts
•
Edits website contents
•
Proof-reads manuscripts
•
Any other duties as may be
assigned by the Head of Section
21.
CORPORATE AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER II
– 1 POST Qualifications and experience
i.
Holders of University Degree
or equivalent in Journalism, or Mass Communication or any degree in Social
Sciences with a major in mass communication from recognized institutions.
ii.
Knowledge in marketing will be an added
advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
•
Reports to the Head of Unit
•
Assists in reporting public
criticisms and complaints to the Head of Unit
•
Assists in meeting TBS
visitors and arrange their accommodation
•
Assists in preparing media
programmes
•
Assists in preparing
publicity materials
•
Assists in preparing
publicity manuals
•
Assists in arranging for
familiarization tours of visitors to the Bureau
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Unit
22. MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN II – 1 POST
Qualifications and
experience
Holders of Full Technician Certificate (FTC)
in Electrical Engineering from recognized institutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
•
Reports to the head of section
•
Assists in maintenance of the
Bureau’s equipment
•
Assists in repairing machines
and apparatus in the laboratories
•
Assists in maintenance of
specialized equipment/apparatus
•
Assists in interpretation of
preventive maintenance reports, follow-up and rectification of detected faults
•
Assists in checking on daily
maintenance routines
•
Assists in carrying out minor service,
repair, installation works in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry and
painting duties as assigned by the supervisor
•
Assists in carrying out
cleaning of machines, equipment and working environment
•
Assists in recording and monitoring timely
the performance of machines, installations, buildings and other equipment using
check lists and ensure economical and correct use of the Bureau’s equipment
•
Assisting in recording
inventory of related working equipment/tools
•
Assisting technicians and engineers in
repairing work and carrying out engineering related activities
•
Observing safety precautions
to personnel, tools, instruments and equipment
•
Any other related duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Section
REMUNERATION
All above posts carry attractive remuneration packages
and fringe benefits in accordance with the qualifications and experience stated
in the specific post.
NB: GENERAL
CONDITIONS
i.
Interested and qualified candidates are
invited to apply by sending their hand written application letters attached
with copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum
Vitae (CV).
ii.
The
CV must incorporate contact details including telephone numbers, email
addresses and three referees with their telephone numbers and addresses.
iii.
Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly
not accepted.
iv.
The
applications should reach the address below on or before 22-04-2014.
v.
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.
vi.
Applicants who are currently employed in the
public service should route their application letters through their respective
employers.
vii.
HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ALLOWED.
viii.
This
advert can also be viewed on TBS website www.tbs.go.tz.
Director General,
Tanzania Bureau of
Standards,
P. O. Box 9524,
DAR-ES-SALAAM
Jobs at Tanzania Bureau of Standards , April 2014
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