NEW JOBS

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF WORK
TAN ROADS REGIONAL MANAGER'S OFFICE - TANGA

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (TANROADS) is a Semi-Autonomous Agency under the Ministry of Works established on July 1, 2000 and 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.

Regional Manager, TAN ROADS - TANGA is looking for suitable qualified Tanzanian candidates for 24 posts available at Kwachaga, Misima and Horohoro Weigh Bridge stations. Regional Manager TAN ROADS - Tanga invites interested candidates to apply for the Shift Incharge, Weighbridge Operator, Office Assistant and Weigh bridge Collector positions:


POSITION TITLE: WEIGHBRIDGE COLLECTOR (4 POSTS)


A. Key qualifications for the Weighbridge Collector;
Holder of Ordinary Secondary Education / Advance Secondary Education and ATEC, NABE stage III or equivalent (Higher qualification Will be advantageous);
Must be Computer literate (at least Advance Certificate in Computer Applications);
Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English languages;
Must be a Tanzanian Citizen;
Not above 35 years of age

B . Duties and Responsibilities of Weighbridge Collector
The holder of this post who reports to Head of Accounts and Administration will be responsible for:
Enforcing of Road Traffic Axle Load Control by the use of Weighbridge scale devices;
Carrying out activities as described in the Road Traffic (maximum Weigh of Vehicles) Regulations, 2001 which include the following:
Collecting and banking all Weighbridge charges (fees) according to weighbridge report form;
Seeking current USD exchange rates issued by Bank of Tanzania for case of imposing charges that are equivalent to Tanzania Shilling; .
Filling all records timely;
Maintaining asset register;
Observing good customer care, dignity and integrity;
Reporting all matters to the Shift In-charge; .
Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Accounts and Administration / Regional Manager.

OFFICE ASSISTANT (2 POSTS)
A: Key qualifications of the Office Assistant
Form four education

B. Duties and Responsibilities of the Office Assistant
Carrying out activities as described in the Road Traffic (maximum Weigh of Vehicles) Regulations, 2001 which include the following:
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 Office Supervisor
Performing such other related duties as may be assigned by the Senior staff

WEIGHBRIDGE OPERATOR (14 POSTS)

A: Key qualifications for the Weighbridge Operator;
Holder of full Technician Certificate in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (FTC),
Must be Computer literate (at least Advance Certificate in Computer Applications);
Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English languages;
Must be a Tanzanian Citizen;
Not above 35 years of age

B: Duties and Responsibilities of the Weighbridge Operator;

The holder of this post who reports to Shift In-charge will be responsible for:
Enforcing Road Traffic Axle Load Control by the use of Weighbridge scale device
Carrying out activities as described in the road traffic (maximum weigh or 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.

SHIFT IN-CHARGE - KWACHAGA AND MISIMA (4 POSTS)

A. Key qualifications for the Shift In-charge;

Holder of 1 st Degree in any profession;
Must be Computer literate (at least Advance Certificate in Computer Applications);
Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English languages;
Must be a Tanzanian Citizen;
Between 35 and 40 years of age

B. Duties and Responsibilities of shift In-charge

The shift In-charge who reports to the Regional Manager will be responsible for:

Enforcing Road Traffic Axle Load Control by the use of Weighbridge scale devices;
Overall supervision of shit activities
Carrying out activities as described in the Roads Traffic (maximum weight 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 vehicles; .
Measuring physical dimensions of motor vehicle or any load being carried on the motor vehicle for providing advices to transporters in case of non compliance with vehicle dimension limit;
•Recording all necessary particulars regarding the motor vehicle being weighed;
•Observing good customer care, dignity and integrity;
•Reporting all matters on Axle Load Control to the Regional Manager;
•Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Regional Manager;

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All the interested and qualified 'Tanzanians are invited to submit their hand written applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of relevant education, professional certificates and birth certificate together with names of two referees and their contact addresses, telephone number (s) and e-mail addresses, so as to reach the addressee mentioned below not later than 20th August. 2015 applications via e-mails and fax will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Please apply to:

Regional Manager,
TAN ROADS,
P.O.Box 5021,
TANGA
Tel: 0272977101