JOBS AT TANROADS - AUGUST 2014

Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) is a semi – autonomous Agency under the Ministry of Works established on July 1, 2000. The Agency is responsible for the day to day management of the Tanzania Mainland’s trunk and regional roads network.

Its primary functions include the management of maintenance and development works, operations of the network and axle load control, the implementation of road safety and environmental measures, provision of advice on the strategic framework, policies and plans for the road sector.

14.1      ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – 4 POSTS

14.1.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Performs general clerical/accounts support duties to Accountants at TANROADS Regional Offices/Headquarters;

·         Undertakes filing and record keeping duties

·         Receives and issue stores and keep proper documentation;

·         Performs such other related duties as assigned by Assistant Accountant/superiors

14.1.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Ordinary ( Form IV) or Advanced Secondary Education

(Form VI) Certificates;

·         National Accounting Technician Certificate (ATEC) level II issued by NBAA

14.1.3  REMUNERATION

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14.2      DRIVER – 8 POSTS

14.2.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Drives Agency motor vehicles

·         Keeps vehicle movement records in log book

·         Collects and distribute mail as directed by responsible officers

·         Inspects the vehicle before and after “safari” in order to identify defects that may need maintenance and/or repairs.

·           Ensures scheduled and ad-hoc maintenance of the vehicle are timely done

·         Performs any such other related duties as assigned by superiors.

14.2.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Ordinary ( Form IV) or Advanced Secondary Education

·         (Form VI) Certificates;

·         Advanced Driving Certificates from recognised Institution is an added advantage preferable from National Institute of Transport (NIT).

·     Experience in reputable Institution  is an added advantage;

·     Must have  clean track records;

·           Must have  genuine and valid Driving Licence  “‘Category E”

14.2.3  REMUNERATION

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14.3      ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – 3 POSTS

14.3.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Supports and assists Accountant in Regional Offices or Headquarters in performing variety of accounting duties such as keeping of vote accounts, handling of cheques and record keeping;

·         Prepares reports under supervision of Accountant

·           Performs such other related duties as assigned;

14.3.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Professional level II of the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) or Diploma in Accountancy from a recognised Institution

·         Experience in use of Accounting Packages (i.e. E-by Epicor ) is an added advantage

14.3.3  REMUNERATION

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14.4    RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT – 6 POSTS

14.4.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Keeps records for all incoming letters.

·         Keeps records for all outgoing letters.

·         Ensures daily marking is done.

·         Maintains file movement card/register.

·           Ensures that letters are collected from the Post Office.

·         Retrieves files and sends to the officer as will be requested.

·         Maintains diary for ‘Bring Up’ (BU) requests.

·         Ensures files are kept in proper place.

·         Ensures that all incoming letters have their respective attachments.

·         Ensures pre-view mail box is sent to responsible officer.

·         Ensures that all corrections made in original copy are reflected in the remaining copies.

·         Ensures that all outgoing letters have been signed by the responsible officer.

·         Ensures that all outgoing letters are kept in envelopes, writes proper addresses and are stamped accordingly.

·         Performs such other related duties as assigned by superiors.

14.4.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Ordinary or Advanced Secondary Education and Diploma in Records Management from a recognized institution

14.4.3  REMUNERATION

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14.5      OFFICE ASSISTANT – 8 POSTS

14.5.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Prepares and serves tea, coffee and refreshments.

·         Reports to Office Supervisor discrepancies on cleanliness done by outsourced company personnel

·         Moves files and documents as directed.

·         Undertakes photocopying and/or binding of documents as directed.

·         Dispatches letters or parcels.

·         Collects letters from the post office.

·         Ensures office equipment is kept in proper places.

·         Performs any such other related duties as may be assigned by superior

14.5.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Holders of National Form IV or VI Certificate.

·           Holder of Record Management Certificate

·           Be able to communicate in English and being fluently in Kiswahili;

·         Must have a clean track record;

14.5.3  REMUNERATION

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14.6    PERSONAL SECRETARY– 5 POSTS

14.6.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Type open and confidential memos, letters, diagrams, reports, minutes and circulars.

·         Arranges and manages Director’s/Managers’ diary for appointments and commitments.

·         Receives and connects customers/clients/guests to officers concerned.

·         Ensures quality production of booklets for reports, projects and papers.

·         Ensures proper records keeping and retrieval.

·         Attends telephone calls.

·         Takes/writes minutes.

·         Performs such other related duties as may be required by superiors.

14.6.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·         Holders of National Form IV or VI Certificate.

·         Must have passed typing stage III with speed of not less than 80 w.p.m from a recognised Institution.

·         Must possess computer knowledge especially in Microsoft office; internet; email and publisher;

·         Must have a clean track record;

14.6.3  REMUNERATION

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NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i.        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.

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

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

iv.     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.

v.       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.

vi.     FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

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

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

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

x.       Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30^th November, 2010.

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

xii.    Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii.   Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

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

xv.    Deadline for application is 10^th  September, 2014 at 3:30 p.m

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

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

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

xix.   Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary	OR	Katibu
Public Service Recruitment		Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat,		Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100		S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.		DAR ES SALAAM.