Driver – Watumishi Housing Company

Watumishi Housing Company (WHC) is a public entity responsible for the implementation of the Public Servants Housing Scheme (PSHS) and management of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Shareholders of WHC include the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), PPF Pensions Fund (PPF), Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF), LAPF Pensions Fund (LAPF), Government Employees Provident Fund (GEPF), National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and National Housing Corporation (NHC). In order to implement its objectives, WHC would like to invite suitably qualified Tanzanians to join its lean, entrepreneurial and dynamic team by filling the following vacancies:

5.    Driver – One Post

a)   Duty Station: WHC Head Office Dar es Salaam

b)   Reporting to: Senior Personnel and Administrative Officer

c) Salary Grade:

7

The Driver will be responsible for driving the Company’s motor vehicles while ensuring that they are in good running condition.

d)   Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to Senior Administrative Officer, the driver will:

i)     Drive the Company’s motor vehicles;

ii)    Ensure that motor vehicles and their accessories are in good condition;

iii)   Make regular check up on the condition of motor vehicle and report promptly any noted faults;

iv)   Maintain and record log sheets for all journeys made;

v)    Maintain disciplined behaviour, smartness and proper conduct in rendering services;

vi)   Perform messengerial duties such as dispatching documents/letters and collecting mails for the Authority; and

vii)  Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her superiors from time to time.

e)   Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have:

i)     Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) with passes in English and Kiswahili;

ii)    Possession of class “C” Driving License;

iii)   A proven minimum of three (3) years post qualification work experience preferably from a reputable organization and be conversant with Government motor vehicles driving procedures; and

iv)   Trade Test Grade II or I in Motor Vehicle Driving/Driver Grade II or I Certificate from a recognized institution such as NIT or VETA. 

TENURE AND REMUNERATION

A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts. WHC is an equal opportunity employer. Staff will be employed on three (3) years contracts that are renewable upon satisfactory performance.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or daytime contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 11^th August 2014.

Only short-listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be sent through the address shown below:

The Chief Executive Officer, Watumishi Housing Company, 4^th Floor Golden Jubilee Towers, P.O. Box 5119

Dar es Salaam.

Email  info@whctz.org Website:  www.whctz.org