8 Employment Opportunities at Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) Mara

 
TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (TANROADS) is a Semi -Autonomous Agency under the Ministry’ of Works, Transport and Communication established on July 1, 2000 and suitably is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Tanzania Mainland’s Trunk and Regional Roads Network. Its primary functions include the roads network maintenance 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.

The Regional Manager TANROADS – MARA is looking for suitable qualified Tanzania candidates for 7posts available on renewable contract terms at Sirari and Rubana Weighbridge Stations in Mara Region, Regional Manager TANROADS – Mara invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the following positions:
POSITION TITLE: WEIGHBRIGE OPERATORS ( 5 POSTS).
Key qualification for the Weighbridge Operator:

1. Holder of full Technician Certificate or Ordinary Diploma in Civil; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (FTC);
2. Must be Computer literate (at least Advance Certificate in Computer Applications);
3. Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English Languages:
4. Must be Tanzanian Citizen
5. Not above 35years of Age.

Duties and Responsibilities of Weighbridge Operator.
The holder of this post who reports to Shift Incharge will be responsible for:

1. Enforcing Road Traffic Axle Load Control by the use of weighbridge 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 vehicles;
• Measuring physical dimensions of motor vehicle or any load being carried on the motor vehicle for providing advices to transporter for provision od 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 in-charge;
• Performing other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Shift In-charge/Regional Manager;

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POSITION TITLE: WEIGHBRIDGE SHIFT INCHARGE ( 1POST).
Key qualification for the Shift In-charge:

1. Holder of Undergraduate Degree m any profession.
2. Must be Computer literate (at least Advance Certificate in Computer Applications);
3. Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English Languages:
4. Must be Tanzanian Citizen
5. Between 35 and 40 Years of Age.

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;
• Supervising shift activities that among others including:
• 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 transporter incase 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;

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POSITION TITLE:PERSONAL SECRETARY I: (1 POST).

1. Key qualification for the Personal     Secretary:
2. Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination or Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination and must have Certificate in Secretarial duties or a certificate from other government recognized institution from NT A 5.
3. Must be Computer literate (at least Advance Certificate in Computer Applications).
4. Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English Languages.
5. Must be Tanzanian Citizen.
6. Not above 35 years of Age.

Duties and Responsibilities.

• To manage the Officer’s diary;
• To attend telephone calls;
• To attend visitors;
• To manage records movement;
• To write minutes during meetings;
• To type documents;
• To perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

EXPERIENCE
She/he must have a minimum of (3) years of cumulative experience related to secretary activities. Experiences of working in the construction industry is an added advantage.

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POSITION TITLE: HIGHWAY ENGINEER (1 POST).
Key qualification for the Highway Engineer:

• Holder of Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University/ Institutions. Postgraduate qualification in Highway Engineering is added advantage;
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer;
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English Languages.
• Must be Tanzanian Citizen.
• Not above 45 years of Age.

Duties and Responsibilities of Highway Engineer.

• Carry out Supervision of the works contract to ensure that the works comply with the approved design, drawings, specifications, conditions of contract and sound engineering practice;
• Prepare monthly progress report for the Works Contract;
• Monitoring of Contractor’s mobilization progress for staff, equipment and materials and provide appropriate advices when required to facilitate the process;
• Perform routine design review during construction stage and propose appropriate changes when necessary-. All design changes that affect the quality, scope, cost or completion period of the works are subject to prior consultation and approval from the Project Manager;
• Inspecting, testing and approving all materials and completed works to ensure compliance with technical and standard specifications requirements;
• Keeping updated all records including reports, works diaries, correspondence, instructions given to contractor, test records, measurement and quantity calculations, payment records and all other relevant documents pertaining to the works operations and supervision contracts;
• Monitoring the implementation of Environmental policy and code of conducts for Environmental, Social Health and Safety during the construction of the works;
• Monitoring the implementation of road safety measures dining construction of works.
• Measuring quantities of approved works and certify monthly and final payment certificates for consideration by the Employer.
• To perform such other related duties as may be assigned by Project Manager.

EXPERIENCE
She/he must have a minimum of (5) years of cumulative experience related to road/bridge design and Construction. She/he must have served in a similar capacity on at least two (2) years for Construction of bituminous roads of similar magnitude and complexity in the last 5 years.

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POSITION TITLE: MATERIAL ENGINEER (1 POST).
Key qualification for the Material Engineer:

1. Holder of Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University/ Institutions. Postgraduate qualification in Geotechnical or Material Engineering is added advantage;
2. Must be registered as a Professional Engineer;
3. Must be fluent in both w-ritten and spoken Kiswahili and English Languages.
4. Must be Tanzanian Citizen.
5. Not above 45 years of Age.

Duties and Responsibilities of Material Engineer.

• Inspect, test and approve all materials and completed works to ensure compliance with technical specification requirements;
• Ensuring the environmental management plan are adhere too during the extraction of materials at the borrow^ pits;
• Keep updated all records including reports, works diaries, correspondence, instructions given to contractor(s), test records all other relevant documents pertaining to the works operations and supervision contracts;
• To perform such other related duties as may be assigned by Project Manager.

EXPERIENCE
She/he must have a minimum of (5) years of cumulative experience related to road/bridge design and Construction. She/he must have served in a similar capacity on at least two (2) years for Construction of bituminous roads of similar magnitude and complexity in the last 5 years.

 REMUNERATION

• According to TANROADS Salary Scale: TRS

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL POSTS;

• Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable n. contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
• Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
  • Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
  • Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
  • Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies;
  • Birth certificate;
• Overqualified candidates are not expected to apply;
• An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his/her application letter through his respective employers; HI. An applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
• Deadline for application is Monday 2 September. 2019.
• Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview^ and;
• Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

A signed application letters should be addressed to:

The Regional Manager,
Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS),
P.O. Box 81,
MUSOMA.
MARA.
Tell +255 28 2623003, +255 28 2623001
Fax: +255 28 2623039
Email: rm-mara@tanroads.go.tz