TANZANIA PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) is a National oil company dealing with Oil and Gas exploration, development and production. The company is based in Dar- Es –Salaam.
The Corporation has open vacancies for professional Tanzanians in the following disciplines:-
1.0 GEOPHYSICIST II (One Post)
The exploration geophysicist uses his/her knowledge in earth physics and digital technology to explore and develop petroleum and mineral resources.
1.1 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends to and assists in geophysical data acquisition.
Attends to and assists in geophysical data processing and interpretation.
Attends to and assist in geophysical data management.
Assists carrying out recording of property and crop destroyed during data acquisition.
Assists geophysical contractor’s permit person during data acquisition.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the superiors.
1.2 DESIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
The candidate must be a holder of B.Sc. degree in Physics & Mathematics or Geophysics from a recognised university/institution with 1st or upper 2nd class.
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Masters degree in geophysics and a working experience in related field will be an added advantage.
1.3 DESIRED COMPETENCES
A strong background in Physics and Mathematics
Geophysical Exploration Methods
Petroleum Geology
Information Technology (IT) specifically with the ability to work on Graphics package (e.g. Adobe graphics software). Ability to create and maintain Data base and working on GIS – ESRI packages.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili
1.4 AGE LIMIT
Not more than 30 years for a first degree holder and 35 years for masters level.
1.5 REMUNERATION
According to the TPDC Scheme of Service in the salary scale of TPDC- RS 2
2.0 INTERNAL AUDITOR II (One Post)
2.1 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts preliminary examinations of joint venture activities in relation to petroleum exploration and production.
Carries out field work of special assignments and investigations.
Examines and reviews audit trails of postings.
Conducts surprise checks of cash and stores.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by superior from time to time.
2.2 DESIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Holder of a degree/Advanced Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution with 1st or Upper 2nd Class.
2.3 DESIRED COMPETENCES
Financial / Accounting Computer skills,
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili,
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2.4 AGE LIMIT
Not more than 30 years.
2.5 REMUNERATION
According to TPDC Scheme of service in the salary scale of TPDC- PS 5.
3.0 GEOLOGIST II (One Post)
3.1 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists to prepare well summary sheets.
Attends geological field works.
Understudies geologists and geophysicists in geological and geophysical data interpretation.
Attends geophysical data acquisition.
Assists in thin section preparation and microscopic interpretation.
Assists with well site geology.
Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by superiors.
3.2 DESIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Holder of B.Sc. degree in geology from a university or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with 1st or upper 2nd class.
Masters degree and working experience will be an added advantage.
3.3 DESIRED COMPETENCES
Ability to use computers
A Petroleum Geology option at B.Sc. level
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
3.4 Age limit
Not more than 30 years for a first degree holder and 35 years for masters level.
3.5 REMUNERATION
According to TPDC Scheme of service in the salary scale of TPDC- RS 2.
4.0 CIVIL ENGINEER II (One Post)
4.1 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the review, presentation and recommendations for layout of plans of engineering works.
Prepares / scrutinizes preliminary engineering drawings.
Ensures engineering works comply with specification and safety standards.
Issues certificates for completed works.
Follows up all assigned projects to the Assistant Engineer.
Follows up permits and approvals for all engineering works.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by superiors from time to time.
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4.2 DESIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Holder of B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering from a university or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with 1st or upper 2nd class.
Masters degree and working experience will be an added advantage.
4.3 DESIRED COMPETENCES
Knowledge of Structural design
Knowledge of computer drawings ( AutoCAD, Microsoft project professional etc)
Knowledge of Engineering detail
Site management skills
Supervision skills
Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili
4.4 Age limit
Not more than 30 years for a first degree holder and 35 years for masters level.
4.5 REMUNERATION
According to TPDC Scheme of service in the salary scale of TPDC- RS 2.
5 MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that their applications along with their curriculum vitae, indicating current telephone contacts are received by 5th May, 2011.
Photocopies of relevant certificates and one recent passport size photograph should be attached with the hand written application letter.
Each applicant should indicate two names of referees.
Application without relevant documents will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
APPLY TO:-
MANAGING DIRECTOR
TANZANIA PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
P.O.BOX 2774
DAR-ES-SALAAM
TANZANIA
Website:www.tpdc-tz.com