JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT TANROADS

Employer: Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS)
Position type: Full Time
Organization type: Government 
Job location: IRINGA
Application deadline: 19th September, 2017.

 

Job descriptions:

THE REGIONAL MANAGER'S OFFICE, TAN ROADS - IRINGA is responsible for the day-to-day management of Trunk and Regional roads network in Iringa region. The primary functions of the Regional Manager's Office include management of maintenance and development of the network, axle load control, implementation of road safety and environmental measures, Road Reserve Management and provision of technical advice and consultancy services to other Government and private Institutions on issues road related in the Region.

The Regional Manager, TAN ROADS Iringa on behalf of the Chief Executive TAN ROADS is looking for open minded and creative candidates who are motivated to work within a modern and dynamic environment. Applications are invited from both qualified men and women to fill the following positions on Contract Basis at the Regional Manager's Office -Iringa:

I.) Weighbridge Operator X 10

Key qualifications for the weighbridge Operator:

• Holder of Full Technician Certificate (FTC), Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.

• Must be Computer literate.

• Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English languages.

• Must be a Tanzanian Citizen.

• Not above 35 years of age.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Weighbridge Operator:
The holder of this post who reports to Shift In-charge will be responsible for:
1. Enforcing Road Traffic Axle Load Control by the use of Weigh bridge scale devices.

2. Carrying out activities as described in the Road Traffic (maximum Weigh of Vehicles) Regulations, 2001 which include the following:

• Weighing Motor Vehicles Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) > 3.500kg plying on our public Roads;

•  Imposing road damage fees on the spot for overloaded motor vehicles.

• Measuring physical dimensions of motor vehicle or any load being carried on the motor vehicle for determining compliance or non- compliance with vehicle dimension limits by the transporter for provision of relevant advice.

•  Recording all necessary particulars regarding the motor vehicle being weighed;

•  Observing good customer care, dignity and integrity.

•  Reporting all matters of the respective shift to the Shift In-charge.

• Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Shift In-charge / Regional Manager.

II.) Weighbridge Cashier X 2

Key qualifications; 

•  Education Qualification is a Hold er of Diploma in Accountancy.

• Must be Computer literate (at least Advanced Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution).

•     Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English languages.

•     Must be a Tanzanian Citizen.

•     Age limit is not above 35 years.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Weighbridge Cashier should observe good customer care, dignity and integrity to carrying out all cash activities at the weighbridge as described in the road traffic (Maximum Weigh of Vehicles) Regulations, 2001 including the following duties:

• Collecting and banking all weighbridge charges (fees) according to weighbridge report form;

• Seeking current USD exchange rates issued by Bank ofTanzania for case of imposing charges that are equivalent to Tanzania Shilling and keep exchange rate records.

• Timely filling all necessary records timely and keep register area neat;

• Reporting all maters to the shift in-charge.

• Undertake bank reconciliation.

• Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the shift in charge and/or Regional Manager.

III.) Laboratory Attendant X 3

Key qualifications:

• Education Qualification is a Holder of Ordinary Secondary Education with experience of material laboratory operations.

• Must be fluent in English and Kiswahili language both in writing and speaking.

•  Must be a Tanzanian Citizen.

• Age limit is, not above 35 years.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Assists with in situ testing and site sampling.

• Assists in the conducting of laboratory tests.

• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment and premises.

• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the LaboratoryTechnician from time to time.

IV.) Office Assistant X 2

Key qualifications for the Office Assistant:

• Holder of a Form IV Certificate.

• Must be fluent in Kiswahili and preferably be able to communicate in English.

• Must be a Tanzanian Citizen.

• Not above 35 years of age.

Duties and Responsible of the Office Assistant:

• Cleaning offices, washrooms and office premises.

• Preparing and serving tea, coffee and refreshments.

• Moving files and documents as directed.

• Undertaking photocopying/ or binding of documents as directed.

• Dispatching letters or parcels.

• Observing good customer care, dignity and integrity.

• Reporting all matters to the Shift In-charge.

• Performing such other related duties as may be assigned by the senior staff.

V.) Driver X 8

Key qualifications for the Driver;.

• National Form IV certificate.

• Valid Driving license issued by relevant authority.

• Experience of at least 3 years.

• Holder of Advanced Driving Certificates from recognized Institution is an added advantage preferable from National Institute ofTransport (NIT).

• Trade Test Grade III in Motor Vehicle Mechanics will be added advantage.

• Fluent in both English and Swahili language.

•  Age Limit between: 25 - 40 years

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives Agency motor vehicle.

• Maintains the vehicle logbook.

•  Observe motor vehicle services.

•  Maintain safety and cleanliness of the motor vehicle.

• Delivers and collects mail and goods.

•  Perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

•  Must be Tanzania Citizen.

How to apply:
All the interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to submit their handwritten application letters enclosed with Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant education and professional certificates with names of two reputable referees their contact addresses, telephone number(s) and mail addresses so as to reach the below mentioned addressee not later than 16:30 Hours on 19th September, 2017.

Late Applications will not be considered for further evaluations of this recruitment. Applications may be delivered by hand or through Tanzania Posts Corporation (POSTA) or any other registered mail services.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those applicants who will not get letters of invitation for interview should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Applications letters should be addresses to:
THE REGIONAL MANAGER,
TANROADS,
P.O. BOX 23,
IRINGA.

SOURCE: Daily News 6th September, 2017.