SENIOR TECHNICIANS – 4 POSTS ( Regions) AT TANROADS

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/G/54                                                                        29^thAugust, 2014

On behalf of Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 124 vacant posts in the above Public Institution.

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.

1.1                      SENIOR TECHNICIANS – 4 POSTS ( Regions)

1.1.1                               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Inspects and reports condition of the designated roads on a monthly basis or at more frequent intervals;

·         Prepares and supervises monthly work programmes for contractors undertaking routine/ recurrent, periodic, and emergency maintenance works as directed by an Engineer;

·         Supervises bridge maintenance works as directed by Engineer;

·         Measures and certifies payments for contract works;

·         Certifies worksheets, delivery notes and similar documentation as directed by an Engineer;

·         Prepares reports for the Engineer as required;

·         Carries out in-situ testing and take site samples;

·           Supervise and undertakes laboratory tests;

·         Records and reports on all test results;

·         Monitors test result trends and reports to the Maintenance Engineer on issues of concern;

·         Ensures that all laboratory apparatus and equipment are maintained in good order and calibrated as and when necessary;

·         Monitors laboratory expenditures and ensures that invoices are raised promptly for customer services;

·         Works for and follows up opportunities to widen the public and private sector customer base;

·         Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Engineer from time to time.

1.1.2                                QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·                        Full Technician Certificate (FTC-Civil), Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.

·                        Must have post qualification experience of at least five (5) years in Roads Sector.

·         Must be computer literate

1.1.3                               REMUNERATION

TRDS Scale 5.1

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 12^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.