Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Technician [Three Posts - 1 for Materials Laboratory and 2 for Roads Maintenance Works]

TANROADS is a Semi - Autonomous Agency responsible for maintenance and development of Trunk and Regional Roads Network in Tanzania Mainland, implementation of roads safety and environmental measures, provision of advice on the strategic framework, policies and plans for the road sector. It is also mandated with a responsibility of conducting Axle Load Control Operation using Weighbridge.

The Regional Manager's Office TAN ROADS - Kigoma, on behalf of the Chief Executive , TANROADS, intends to recruit suitable qualified and competent Tanzanians to fill the following various vacancies in the Region on contract terms [Renewable subject to satisfactory performance] in order to improve effectiveness and efficiency in road Maintenance and axle load control operations in the Region.

Successful applicants must be ready to work on assigned office work accordingly. Only successful applicants will be notified to attend the interview. Applicant who previously works on weighbridge should not apply for these Vacancies.

A: Key Qualification:

  • The holder must have a full Technician Certificate [FTC] or Equivalent qualification from a recognized institution    
  • Must be computer literate [at least an advance certificate in computer Application]
  • Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English Languages.
  • Must be a Tanzanian citizen.
  • Not above 35 years.

B: Duties and Responsibilities

  • Inspects and reports on all designated roads monthly or at more frequent Intervals if required.
  • Prepares and supervises monthly work programmers for petty contractors
  • Undertaking Routine/Recurrent, Periodic and Emergency maintenance work as directed by Engineer.
  • Supervises Bridge maintenance works as directed by Engineer.
  • Measures and certifies for payment contract works.
  • Certifies worksheets, delivery notes and similar documentation as directed by Engineer.
  • Prepares reports for the Engineer as required.
  • Carries out In site testing and takes site samples.
  • Undertakes all Regional laboratory tests.
  • Records and Reports on all test results.
  • Monitors test result trends and reports to the Maintenance Engineer on Issues concern.
  • Ensures that all laboratory apparatus and equipment is maintained in good Order and is calibrated as and when necessary.
  • Manages the Regional laboratory stores.
  • Monitor 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.
  • Prepares regular and ad hoc reports as required.
  • Perform such other related duties as may be assigned by Engineer from Time to time.


Mode of Application:
All interested qualification Tanzanians applicants are invited to apply and submit their application letters to the under-mentioned address not later than 31st December, 2013. Copies of certificates, and their contract addresses, telephone number [s], and postal address. Only the short - listed candidates will be contracted and. overqualified applicants will not be considered. 

Please apply to:   

Regional Manager TAN ROADS
P.O BOX 97 -Kigoma
TEL: NO. 028 2802564 
FAX: NO. 0282804165

Source: Daily News November 27, 2013