Wednesday, May 16, 2012

TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER (TSM)

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PRESIDENT’SOFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/B/96 15th May, 2012

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat was established in accordance with section No.29 (1) of the Public Service (Amendment) Act No.18 of 2007. One of the main functions of this organ is to advertise vacant posts occurring in the Public Service and conduct recruitment process.
On behalf of the Ministry of Water (Drilling and Dam Construction Agency), the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant posts in as shown below.

DRILLING AND DAM CONSTRUCTION AGENCY (DDCA)

Drilling and Dam Construction Agency (DDCA) is a Government Executive Agency established in accordance with Executive Agencies Act. No. 30 of 1997 and was launched on the 26th of March 1999 under Ministry of Water. The core mandate of DDCA is to develop sustainable water sources through efficient means and at a cost effective manner.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER (TSM)

The Technical Support manager is the head of Technical Department responsible for all technical matters pertaining to the operation of the agency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Develop plan and executive program for the Technical Support of the Agency
 Ensure the economic, efficient and effective utilization of the Agency’s resources allocated to the Technical Support Department
  Manage department’s activities in accordance with the approved budget
 Directs and supervise all Zonal Managers, maintenance and survey section as well as plan and directs all estate developments
 Manage personnel of the Technical Support Department in accordance with Executive Agency’s regulations, in particular their deployment discipline, appraisal, training or career development and welfare
 Prepare quarterly and yearly progress and performance of the department and submit to the Chief Executive Officer
 Develops staff training and development plan for staff in the department
 Supervises in the department, evaluate their performance and takes measures to improve their performance; including recommending good performers for award, taking disciplinary measures, counseling and training
 Advice the Chief Executive Officer on technical issues
 Performs any other duties related to the above assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology or Geophysics from a reputable organisation, if engineering professional, must be registered with Engineering Registration Board of Tanzania. The applicant must have at least seven (7) years working experience in a related field and must be computer literate.

REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary Scale TGS – J
TENURE: Three (3) years renewable.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position applied for should be 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 affixed at the top-centre of the first page and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Transcripts, 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 30th 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 Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 28th May, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xvi. 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.


NB: This advert is also found in www.ajira.go.tz, www.utumishi.go.tz, www.pmoralg.go.tz and www.ddca.go.tz