The Surface and Marine Transport
Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) is a Government Regulatory Authority established
by the SUMATRA Act, CAP 413. SUMATRA’s role is to regulate, promote and
facilitate availability of efficient, safe, quality and reliable transport
services in the Surface and Marine Transport sub-sectors through competitive
and fair trade practices.
SUMATRA is an equal opportunity employer
and it intends to recruit qualified, competent, dynamic and self-motivated
Tanzanians to fill the following vacant positions:
1.0 SENIOR TARIFFS & COMPETITION OFFICER
(Head Office, Dar es Salaam)- 1 Post -REF No. 401
Senior Tariffs & Competition Officer reports to Manager,
Tariffs & Competition.
1.1 Duties and Responsibilities
i)
To
assist in assessing the competitiveness of charges levied in supplying the
services and their conduciveness to sector growth and/or affordability to
consumers;
ii)
To
assist in conducting systematic market studies, assessments and comparison of
pricing of marine and surface transport services, nationally and
internationally (benchmarking);
iii)
To
coordinate the review, analysis, and resolution of complaints and disputes
concerning regulated sub sectors as in accordance with respective legislation,
regulations and rules;
iv) To act as liaison Officer of the
Authority with the Consumer Consultative Council(CCC) on issues relating to
tariff and consumer affairs;
v)
To
prepare periodic reports on consumer affairs for Management; and
vi) To perform other duties as may be
assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
1.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements
·
Holder
of University Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Economics,
Law,
Marketing, Management or its equivalent;
·
At
least five (5) years of working experience in a reputable institution; and
·
Experience
in setting tariffs and handling competition matters or related activities in
regulatory sector will be an added advantage.
2.0
SENIOR
RAILWAY COMPLIANCE OFFICER (Dar es Salaam) - 1 Post - REF No. 402
Senior Railway Compliance Officer reports
to Manager, Railway Infrastructure Regulation.
i)
To
inspect railway stations, tracks, level crossings, structures, rolling stock
and operating practices to determine compliance to approved safety plan and
safety regulations;
ii)
To
prepare verbal and written recommendations for the correction of hazardous
conditions;
iii)
To
investigate complaints against alleged unsafe railway practices and conditions;
iv) To inspect the quality of service and
makes improvement recommendations and directives;
v)
To
conduct field investigations of railway accidents;
vi) To carry out sensitization training of
railway personnel and the public with a view to enhancing the safety of
employees, passengers and the general public;
vii) To prepare and maintain reports and
written correspondence related to the department; and
viii) To perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.
2.2
Minimum
qualifications and Requirements
· Bachelor degree or advanced diploma in
Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Electro Mechanical Techniques),
or its equivalent.
· Working experience of at least five (5)
years in the related field from reputable institution (preferably railway
institution).
· Experience in railway infrastructure,
rolling stocks or related auto-motives will be an added advantage.
3.0 RAILWAY SAFETY INSPECTOR I (Mbeya,
Morogoro, Dodoma, Mwanza & Kigoma) – 5 Posts -REF No. 403
Railway
Safety Inspector I reports to the Regional Officer In-Charge.
3.1 Duties and Responsibilities
i)
Assists
in inspecting railway stations, tracks, level crossings, structures, rolling
stock and operating practices to determine compliance to approved safety plan
and safety regulations;
ii)
Prepare
draft proposals of written recommendations for the correction of hazardous
conditions;
iii)
Assists
in investigating complaints against alleged unsafe railway practices and
conditions;
iv) Assists in inspecting the quality of
service and makes improvement recommendations and directives;
v)
Participates
in field investigations of railway accidents; and
vi) Carries out sensitization training of
railway personnel and the public with a view to enhancing the safety of
employees, passengers and the general public;
vii) Prepares and maintains reports and
written correspondence related to the Department; and
viii) Performs other duties as may be assigned
by the supervisor from time to time.
·
Holder
of University Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in Engineering (Civil,
Electrical, Mechanical or Electro Mechanical Techniques), or its equivalent;
·
At
least three (3) years of working experience in a reputable institution; and
·
Experience
in safety inspection on railway infrastructure, rolling stocks or related
auto-motives will be an added advantage.
4.0
MARITIME
MONITORING OFFICER II (Head Office/MRCC, Mwanza/MRCC) - 2 Posts - REF No. 404
The
Maritime Monitoring Officer II will reports to Manager Navigation, Safety,
Security and Marine Environment (for Head Office/MRCC)/ Regional Officer
In-Charge (for Mwanza/MRCC).
4.1 Duties and Responsibilities
i)
To
receive and handle messages through the Global Maritime Distress System (GMDSS)
and other equipment at the MRCC;
ii)
To
monitor performance of equipment at the MRCC;
iii)
To
plot navigational positions on charts;
iv)
To
timely report faults in respect of the MRCC equipment;
v)
To
keep records of messages received through the MRCC and the action taken;
vi)
To
handle messages received through the National LRIT Data Centre and action
taken;
vii)
To
assist in activities for the coordination of the national of oil pollution
preparedness and response;
viii) To assist in the coordination activities
for the national maritime search and rescue (SAR) services;
ix)
To
ensure that individual objectives/targets and performance standards are
developed as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with
the immediate superior;
x)
To
perform any other relevant duties assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.
4.2
Minimum
qualifications and Requirements
·
University
Degree in Computer Science and Information, Telecommunication Engineering or
Advanced Diploma in Nautical Science, Maritime Transportation or Master on
ships up to 3000 GT (STCW Regulation II/2); and
·
At
least one year of working experience to the related field.
5.0 ACCOUNTANT II (Iringa, Mara, Shinyanga
& Tabora) – 4 Posts – Ref. No. 405
Accountant
II reports to the Regional Officer In-Charge (administratively) and to Manager,
Finance (functionally).
5.1 Duties and Responsibilities
i)
To
prepare annual operating expenditure and revenue budgets;
ii)
To
check the correctness of claims and verify payments;
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iv) To ensure that revenue collected is
properly receipted and banked;
v)
To
participate in periodic stock-taking exercise;
vi) To prepare bank reconciliations for both
expenditure and revenue accounts;
vii) To process monthly payroll and verify
payroll results;
viii) To reconcile trade debtors’ accounts;
ix) To extract and review aged receivables
report and recommend recovery measures;
x)
To
develop individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part of the
individual performance agreement in consultation with the immediate superior;
xi) To perform any other duties assigned by
the Supervisor.
5.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements
·
Bachelor’s Degree
in Accounting or
Finance, Advanced Diploma
in
Accounting
or Finance from a reputable university/Institute;
·
Successful
completion of Module C&D of NBAA (Intermediate Stage), NBAA Professional
Level II or its equivalent;
·
At
least one (1) year of working experience in a reputable organization;
·
Knowledge
and experience in transport and licensing activities and ICT applications
including Accounting packages will be an added advantage; and
·
Holders
of CPA (T) will have additional added advantage.
6.0 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (Geita, Katavi,
Njombe, Simiyu, Lindi & Mtwara) –
6 Posts – Ref. No. 406
Accounts Assistant reports to the
Regional Officer In-Charge (administratively) and to Manager, Finance
(functionally).
6.1 Duties and Responsibilities
i)
To
receive cash and issue receipts;
ii)
To
bank all cash collected intact on the collection day or the following working
day;
iii)
To
maintain petty cash Imprest;
iv) To Generate payments and write/print
cheques in expenditure accounting system;
v)
To
dispatch cheques to banks, staff and suppliers and maintain cheque register;
vi) To Collect bank statements, bank Pay-in
slips and other documents from banks;
vii) To assist in writing books of account;
viii) To ensure that all the accounting
documents in the section are properly filed;
ix) To do data entry/capture information in
accounting systems;
x)
To
prepare billing details from Manifest prints; and
xi) To perform any other duties as may be
assigned by supervisor from time to time.
6.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements
·
Diploma in Accounting / Finance or its
equivalent from a reputable Institution;
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·
Successful
completion of Module A&B of NBAA (Foundation Stage), NBAA Professional
Level I or its equivalent;
·
Knowledge
and experience in application of accounting packages will be an added
advantage; and
·
At
least one year of working experience to the related field.
7.1
DRIVER
II (Head Office, Geita, Njombe, Katavi, Simiyu) - 5 Posts –REF No. 407
Driver
II reports to Administrative Officer (for Head Office Drivers) or Regional
Officer In-Charge (for Regional Office Drivers).
7.2
Duties
and Responsibilities
i)
To
drive Authority’s motor vehicles as assigned by the Supervisor and complies
with the state traffic laws;
ii)
To
make pre -inspection to the assigned vehicle prior traveling and perform its
routine service;
iii)
To
keep record in the logbook on motor vehicle services, movements, distance
covered, fuel consumption, changing of tyres and batteries;
iv) To report vehicle mechanical defects
discovered and physical damage to the Supervisor as per Authority’s Regulations;
v)
To
ensure that the assigned motor vehicle has required documents and equipment
like fire extinguisher, toolbox and reflective triangles;
vi) To deliver documents as per delivery
order and the Supervisor’s instructions;
vii) To keep records of documents delivered
to customers/stakeholders;
viii) To perform any other duties as may be
assigned by the Supervisor.
7.3
Minimum
qualifications and Requirements
·
Certificate
of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE);
·
Driving
License - Classes A, B, C, D & E;
·
Trade
Test Grade III or Advanced Drivers Certificate Grade III from a recognized
institution; and
·
At
least one year of working experience in a reputable public institution.
8.0
CANDIDATES’
ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ABOVE VACANT POSITIONS TO BE FILLED:
All
Candidates must:
·
Demonstrate
highest degree of integrity;
·
Possess
good communication and interpersonal skills;
·
Be
self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
·
Be
capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight
schedules and deadlines;
·
Possess
basic knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application,
such as; Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, Outlook etc.
9.0
TERMS
OF EMPLOYMENT
Successful
candidates will be employed on Unspecified Period of Contract (Permanent and
Pensionable Terms). However, the employment will only be confirmed after completion
of six (6) months’ probation period with candidate’s successful performance.
Attractive
remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.
11.0
MODE
OF APPLICATION
Applications
should be on APPLICANTS’ HANDWRITING indicating the REFERENCE NUMBER
(Ref. No.) of the application, accompanied with detailed CURRICULUM
VITAE
(CV) providing NAMES, POSITIONS and detailed CONTACTS OF THREE (3) RELIABLE
REFEREES, and copies of relevant CERTIFICATES and TRANSCRIPTS.
Application
letter and the envelope should bear the Ref. No. of the
post applied. Application without Ref. No. will not be considered.
Applications
with statement/Provisional results or Statements of Results from the
Issuing Authority (e.g. NECTA, University, College) where the Certificates have
already been issued will not be considered, thus, need not to apply.
12.0
DEADLINE
FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION
Application
should be submitted in envelope to the address below not later than
Friday, 9th May, 2014 at 1700 Hrs. Any application received after the due
date will not be considered.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted for Interview.
DIRECTOR GENERAL, SUMATRA HEAD OFFICE,
MAWASILIANO HOUSE,
ALI
HASSAN MWINYI RD/NKOMO ST.
P. O. BOX 3093,
DAR ES SALAAM.
This advertisement is also available online. Please
visit www.sumatra.or.tz
SUMATRA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES , APRIL 2014
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