TANZANIA AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (NYUMBU)
Tanzania Automotive Technology Centre (TATC), synonymously known as "Shirika la
Nyumbu", was formally established on 14th December 1985, through a Presidential Order,
made under the Public Corporations Act 1969, as repealed and replaced by the Public
Corporations Act 1992 and amended under the Public Corporations (Amendment) Act
1993. TATC mission is to develop a reputable capacity for automotive engineering by conducting research and innovation, technology transfer and quality assurance
services.
TATC is wholly owned by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the
Treasury Registrar, with the Ministry of Defense and National Service (MoDNS) as
custodian on behalf of the government and TPDF as the main stakeholder.
7.1 PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER - 1 POST
7.1.1 REPORTS TO: Director of Finance and Administration
7.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interprets Government Policies regarding the Public Service and formulates and
recommends human resources and administrative policies and procedures.
• Formulates short and long term human resource plans pertaining to staff
development.
• Handles salary administration affairs, remuneration scheme and management of
social security issues as well as terminal benefits.
• Provides leadership on the promotion of good industrial relations in the work place.
• Initiates formulation of policies for effective administration of TATC Office support
services including transport and security services,
• Provides leadership in recruitment process of new employees,
• Provides support in the administration of employee's staff welfare issues.
• Enhances compliance of staff rules, regulations and code of conduct/ ethics. • Provides support in the coordination of training programmes.
• Coordinates the implementation of Open Performance Review and Appraisal
Systems.
• Conducts job analysis in order to determine classification of jobs, lines of career
development and, job and manpower requirements.
• Ensures that discipline is maintained and prompt disciplinary action is taken against
defaulters.
• Resolves staff complaints and grievances.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the superior.
7.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters Degree in Management /Administration, preferably MBA from recognized
Institution, with at least ten (10) years working experience three (3) of which must be
at senior management level.
• Pass Qualifying Law Examinations for Administrative Officers or Proficiency
Examination for Human Resources Officer from Tanzania Public Service College. • Computer skills are essential
7.1.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution's salary scale PGSS
19
7.2 CHIEF MAITENANCE ENGINEER - 1 POST
7.2.1 REPORTS TO: Director of Technology Dissemination
7.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Initiates and implements preventive maintenance schedule covering all plants,
equipment and vehicle belonging to the Corporation.
• Coordinates repair services for plant, equipment and vehicles for smooth function of
the production and operational departments.
• Ensures that environmental safety conditions for the Corporation are adhered to by
liaising with relevant corporate bodies responsible with industrial safety.
• Ensures industrial safety by identification of hazardous working conditions and
ensuring availability of appropriate safety gear and fire fighting equipment.
• Coordinates all installation works of plant and machinery and ensures their proper
functioning.
• Ensures readily availability of plant and machinery for production activities through
corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Prepares plants and vehicles maintenance plans and ensures their timely
execution.
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7.2.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) plus a minimum of ten
(10) years working experience in Plant and Machinery Service three (3) years of which must be at senior management level.
• Postgraduate qualification in Engineering with a bias in plant maintenance,
installation and safety, or equivalent qualifications would be an added advantage. • The incumbent must demonstrate leadership qualities and foster an atmosphere for
maximum output from subordinates.
• Must be registered with Engineering Board (ERB) as Professional Engineer • Computer skills are essential
7.2.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution's salary scale PGSS 19
7.3 PRINCIPAL METROLOGY TECHNICIAN - 1 POST
7.3.1 REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Engineer
7.3.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participates in job/project planning.
• Gives recommendations on improvement of working conditions.
• Prepares and conducts Inter-laboratory Proficiency Testing schemes (IPTs) and PT
sample preparation.
• Approves laboratory report for external customers and consultancy services.
• Prepares and maintains of the Laboratory environment to meet certification and
Accreditation Criteria.
• Generates inspection reports on all measured items and submits to the laboratory
Engineer for approval.
• Performs in-process checks of all measuring equipment being used in the workshop
for accuracy and repeatability of measurement.
7.3.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Laboratory Technician Certificate in metrology laboratory practices from a
recognized institution with at least fifteen (15) years working experience in reputable
laboratory.
• Diploma in metrology laboratory practices from a recognized institution with at least
nine (9) years working experience in reputable laboratory.
7.3.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution's salary scale PGSS 16
7.4 OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY II - 1 POST
7.4.1 REPORTS TO: Human Resources and Administrative Officer
7.4.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Types letters, minutes, circulars and all documents required for the day to day
running of the Centre's affairs.
• Receives telephone calls and book outgoing telephones as required.
• Handles incoming mails with personal attention of the officer and ensures that mails
and any related correspondences are well managed and delivered personally to the
intended officer.
• Receives visitors, ascertains the nature of their business and relays information to
the boss concerned.
• Keeps custody of classified documents and information.
• Maintains and operates office equipment allocated to his/her office.
• Secures safeguards and maintains in safe custody all confidential files and other
sensitive documents/record.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
7.4.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)/ Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) with passes in English and Kiswahili,
PLUS
• Certificate in Secretarial Studies from a recognized Institution preferably Tanzania
Public Service College with at least nine (9) years of relevant working experience in
a reputable organization OR
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized Institution with at least three (3)
years of relevant working experience in a reputable organization.
• Computer certificate in Microsoft Office Windows Platform is essential.
7.4.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution's salary scale PGSS 11/12
7.5 PRINCIPAL MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN - 1 POST
7.5.1 REPORTS TO: Production Engineer
7.5.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists Engineers and Technicians in their projects to obtain cost effective
machining method.
• Assists the Foreman in estimating man-hours for costing purposes.
• Establishes critical paths from flow charts as a basis of establishing work completion
dates.
• Trains and supervise junior Technicians
• Prepare plans for execution of research projects
• Assist research officers in execution of projects
• To lead in the upholding of workshop safety practices.
7.5.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Mechanical Engineering from recognized
Institution with at least fifteen (15) years working experience as Technician in a reputable R&D manufacturing organization, OR
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from recognized Institution with at least nine (9)
years working experience as Technician in a reputable R&D manufacturing
organization.
7.5.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution's salary scale PGSS 16
7.6 SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT II - 1 POST
7.6.1 REPORTS TO: Office Supervisor
7.6.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assistant to perform clerical duties.
• Delivers messages, mails, files and other communications in and out of offices. • Performs cleanliness and tidiness of office premises and equipments.
• Undertakes files movement between offices.
• Collects and distribute stationeries and office supplies.
• Executes minor land scarping around buildings and play grounds.
• Opens office doors in time and close them after office hours.
• Cleans office machines, equipment, hospital wards and other places.
7.6.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• National Form IV certificate with pass in Kiswahili and English language.
• Holder of certificate in office assistance/management from National Accredited
Institution and computer knowledge is an added advantage.
• Must have three (3) years working experience.
7.6.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution's salary scale PGSS 5
7.6.5 AGE LIMIT: Not above 35 years old
7.7 ASSISTANT FITTER TURNER - 1 POST
7.7.1 REPORTS TO: Workshop Foreman
7.7.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Operates with high degree of confidence basic metal cutting machines to include;
lather machine, milling machine, boring machine, shaping machine, surface grinder,
cylindrical grinder and gear generating machines
• Operates sophisticated machine tools such as CNC machine under supervision.
• Designs and supervises the manufacture of simple fixtures, jigs and tools for job in
hand.
• Facilitates simple calculations required for setting up machine tools including; gear
machines, differential indexing head, screw cutting and taper turning.
• Sizes and estimates quantity of materials required for a certain job.
• Produces high quality machine products in accordance with ISO standards.
• Identifies materials such as brass, copper, bronze, mild steel, and tool steel,
stainless steel, hardening steel and aluminium alloys.
7.7.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Form IV education with Trade Test Grade I in Fitter Turner.
7.7.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution's salary scale PGSS 5
NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the
subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which
will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC.
45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not
apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 30th October, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xix. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.
