Jobs in Tanzania at The Guardian Limited - 3/30/2015

The Guardian Limited, The home of Great Newspapers, the publishers of leading Tanzania newspapers, Nipashe, Nipashe Jumapili, The Guardian, The Guardian On Sunday and Sema Usikike is looking forward to recruit highly qualified and experienced individuals to occupy the positions stated below:

Pre- Press Technicians (x 3) -Reporting to Production Manager.
WORK STATION: Dar es Salaam.

JOB PURPOSE:
To provide ready processed plates to Press technicians within set deadlines.
Major duties and responsibilities:
Carrying out routine maintenance of CTP machine (cleaning and checking for proper operation)
Requesting from stores plates and all chemicals to be used in prepress.
Receiving digital artwork files from editorial for processing plates.
Recording the time for each template arrived in Pre-press.
Checking and ensures for correctness of jobs sent for processing.
Communicates with Graphic designers to rectify any errors.
Operating CTP machine to produce good finished plates.
Punching and bends accurately the plates for Press use.
Counting and records properly plates consumed for all the jobs on daily basis.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor (s).

Qualification, skills and experience requirements:
At least a holder of Certificate in Graphics Design and Printing Technology.
Not less than FOUR (4) years of experience in the field with a reputable Organization.
Fluent in both English and Swahili language.
Good at time management, flexible and agile.
Self motivated, creative with sounding self- problem solving skills.

REMUNERATION: The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per The Guardian
Limited salary structure and incentive package.

Electrical And Electronics Technician - Reporting to Printing Manager.

Major duties and responsibilities:
To carry out routine maintenance for printing, MlCS, Pre- Press MlCS,' Dark room.
To check and repair electronic cards for machines.
To install and repair electronic and switch gear.
To attend all electrical/ electronic breaks down occurred during the night shift.
To attend emergency faults.
To attend all works in a generator room, and air compressors.
To circulate warm water in inlet/outlet pipes, so as to clean chemicals and inks this
accumulates in pipe, Once in fifteen days.
To flush pipes with air to remove dusts and particles.
Studying and using Electrical and Electronics drawings to solve problems in time .
Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor(s).

Qualification, skills and experience requirements:
At least a holder of F'l'C'Diploma in Electronics and Electronical Engineering.
Not less than THREE (3) years of experience in the field with a reputable
Organization.
Excellent IT skills particularly in Excel and word processing and management.
Excellent communication skills.
Fluent in both English and Swahili language.
Good at time management, flexible and agile.
Self motivated, creative with sounding self- problem solving skills.

REMUNERATION: The above position carries attractive remuneration as per The
Guardian Limited salary structure and incentive package.

Mechanical Technician - Reporting to Production Manager.
WORK STATION: Dar es Salaam.

Major duties and responsibilities:
Using Production maintenance software to plan weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly maintenance tasks.
Ensuring that all the tasks specified by the planner are carried out on due dates in accordance with the approved procedures.
Supervising service level provider to carry out proper maintenance on equipment when due.
Attending to breakdowns promptly during production and solves problems within theshortest
time possible.
Installing and commissions new equipment including hardware and software.
Counter checking the work assigned to Plant Technicians to ensure thoroughness.
Recommending to the Press Operations Manager the spare parts to be ordered.
Carrying out daily and monthly stock-take of mechanical spares.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor(s).

Qualification, skills and experience requirements:
At least a holder of Basic University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Not less than THREE (3) years of experience in the field with a reputable Organization.
Possessing a Professional Engineer Registration Board Certificate will be an added advantage.
Excellent communication skills both in English and Swahili.
Basic Knowledge in printing operations.
Working knowledge of personal computers (hardware/software)and experience on LAN (Local Area Network).
Able to cope with and work under pressure with sounding flexibility and agility.

REMUNERATION: The above position carries attractive remuneration as per The Guardian
Limited salary structure and incentive package.

Assistant Printers (x 6) - Reporting to Production Manager.
WORK STATION: Dar es Salaam.

Major duties and responsibilities:
Assisting in developing print production technologies and practices within the company.
Assisting in the printing of news papers as per daily printing order (s).
Assisting in coordinating printing processes to ensure quality and timely jobs done.
Assist in print production projects through team, graphics staff and vendors on best possible process.
Assist to ensure all jobs produced are of the best quality at the best possible cost and on time to meet client or vendor needs.
Assisting building lasting business relationship between clients and agency that enable the company to own preferred client relationship.
Assisting in developing complex cost estimates and schedules for needed advertising and obtain team, client and/or agency approvals.
Assisting in searching new vendors or technologies to benefits the client or agency.
Assisting in monitoring and ensuring all printing and production processes happen on time and as planned.
Self1earning and keep up with technology.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor (s).

Qualification, skills and experience requirements:
At least a holder of Certificate in Printing or an equivalent qualification.
Not less than THREE (3) years experience in the field with a reputable Organization.
Able to cope with and work under pressure.
Fluent in both English and Swahili language.
Good at time management, flexible and agile.
Self motivated, creative with sounding self- problem solving skills.

REMUNERATION: The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per The Guardian
Limited salary structure and incentive package. .

Mechanical Engineer - Reporting to Production Manager.
WORK STATION: Dar es Salaam.

JOB PURPOSE:
To provide efficient and cost effective maintenance of production and auxiliary equipment within set deadlines.
Major duties and responsibilities:
Drawing preventive maintenance schedules for plants and auxiliary equipment.
Repairing all the broken down equipment and provides alternative solutions.
Checking the engineers logbook and attends to problems therein.
Responding to production problems reported by press technicians.
Liaising continuously with Production Managers, monitors press performance and advises accordingly.
Ensuring the safety and security of people and equipment through professional work ethics.
Maintaining proper records of engineering spares stocks and databank for all works carried out.
Self learning and keep up with technology.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor(s).

Qualification, skills and experience requirements:
At least a holder of Basic University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Not less than FOUR (4) years of experience in the field with a reputable Organization.
Possessing a Professional Engineer Registration Board Certificate will be an added advantage.
Excellent Communication skills both English and Swahili.
A Problem- solving oriented individual.
Sound knowledge in Printing operations and processes.
Able to cope with and work under pressure.

REMUNERATION: The above position carries attractive remuneration as per The Guardian Limited salary structure and incentive package.

Electrical And Electronics Engineer - Reporting to Production Manager.
WORK STATION: Dar es Salaam.

JOB PURPOSE:
To provide efficient and cost effective maintenance of production and auxiliary equipment within set
deadlines.

Major duties and responsibilities:
Drawing preventive maintenance schedules for plants and auxiliary equipment.
Repairing all the broken down equipment and provides alternative solutions.
Checking the engineers logbook and attends to problems therein.
Responding to production problems reported by press technicians.
Liaising continuously with Production Managers, monitors press performance and advises
accordingly.
Ensuring the safety and security Of people and equipment through professional work ethics.
Maintaining proper records of engineering spares stocks and data bank for all works carried out.
Self learning and keep up with technology.
Studying and using Electrical and Electronics drawings to solve problems in time.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor (s).

Qualification, skills and experience requirements:
At least a holder of Basic University degree in Electronical and Electronics Engineering.
Not less than FOUR (4) years of experience in the field with a reputable Organization.
Possessing a Professional Engineer Registration Board Certificate will be an added advantage.
Excellent Communication skills both in English and Swahili.
A Problem- solving oriented individual.
Sounding knowledge in Printing operations and processes.
Able to cope with and work under pressure.

REMUNERATION: The' above position carries attractive remuneration as per The Guardian Limited salary structure and incentive package. .

Printers (X 6) - Reporting to Production Manager.

WORK STATION: Dar es Salaam.

Major duties and responsibilities:
Developing print production technologies and practices within the company.
Ensuring the printing of newspapers as per daily printing order (s).
Coordinating printing processes to ensure quality and timely jobs done.
Supervising print production projects through team, graphics staff and vendors on best possible process.
Ensuring that all jobs produced are of the best quality at the best possible cost and on time to meet client or vendor needs.
Building lasting business relationship between clients and agency that enable the company to own preferred client relationship.
Developing complex cost estimates and schedules for needed advertising and obtain team, client and/or agency approvals.
Researching new vendors or technologies to benefit the client or agency.
Monitoring and ensuring all printing and production processes happen on time and as planned.
Self learning and keep up with technology.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor (s).

Qualification, skills and experience requirements:
At least a holder of Diploma in Printing or an equivalent qualification.
Not less than FOUR (4) years of experience in the field with a reputable Organization.
Able to cope with and work under pressure.
Fluent in both English and Swahili language.
Good at time management, flexible and agile.
Self motivated, creative with sounding self- problem solving skills.

REMUNERATION: The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per The Guardian Limited salary structure and incentive package .

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All applications, with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications with daily contacts, including phone numbers should be forwarded to the following. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Human Resources Manager
The Guardian Ltd
Mikocheni Light Industrial area
P.O Box 31042
Dar Es Salaam