The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is a Statutory Institution owned by the two Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia on a 50/50 share holding basis, with its registered head Office being in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Authority has two Regional Administrative Centres, one in Mpika, Zambia and the other in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the vacant position of:
Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer
Salary Scale: TSG12
Reporting to: Regional Civil Engineer (T) Location: Regional office, Dar es salaam
Number of post: Two (2) post
JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible to plan, initiate, co-ordinate and control all civil engineering works pertaining to the construction and maintenance of track, bridges, utility buildings, feeder roads, water supply and houses with a view to meet TAZARA objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Obtain instructions from superior related to overall regional maintenance and repairs on permanent way interrelates with current activities with a view of streamlining plans for same.
Prepares own regional maintenance and repair plans of the permanent way, bridges and tunnels, side line structure as submitted by the districts with a view of establishing regional plans for smooth execution.
Provide technical advice to subordinates and contractors with a view of ensuring to standard specifications and achieve desired objective.
Monitors fulfillment of the overall maintenance repair plans in the approved and emergency levels with a view of controlling these activities to the acceptable financial and material support.
Carry out joint periodical inspections with district to assess to find out track defects and the quality of will done by the maintenance units/gangs to ensure that overall technical state of the permanent way in the region is achieved.
Prepare periodical technical reports regarding the state of the permanent way with a new of appraising superior on same in order to harness support for rectification of defects and improve condition of track for operational requirements.
Participate in the investigation of the causes of the services
train accidents and arrange for the materials tools and equipment for expeditions disposal of the accident and immediate restoration of smooth and safe track operationally.
Initiates preparation of budgetary plans for consolidation with a new of highlighting operational problems related to track so that overall management budget attached priority and support to maintenance and repair activities of the track for smooth and safe operations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Goal-oriented and able to work independently to achieve results, as well as able to collaborate with a diverse team.
Able to write analytical and technical reports
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form IV/VI Certificate
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/lnfrastructural Engineering or equivalent from a reputable University
Six (06) years relevant experience as engineer, two (2) of which should be at Senior Engineer level
Not more than 45 years of age
Post graduate work experience at senior level, will be an added advantage;
Registered Member of the Engineers registration board (ERB) as professional engineer in Tanzania.
Job Title: Senior Technician Civil
Salary Scale: TSG10
Reporting to: Senior Civil Engineer (T)
Location: Dar es Salaam and Mbeya
Number of Post: Two (2) post
JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Technician Civil will be responsible to supervise construction projects at sites including dams, roads, buildings etc, giving technical advice and ensuring that work is done within the required specifications and agreed time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares bills of quantities and sometimes diagrams and submits same to superior for approval and agreement with consultants of the project.
Prepares work schedules to show the activities to be done, number of people and other resources required and duration of the project.
Mobilizes all the necessary resources, ensuring that they are sufficient to last up to the completion of the project.
Mobilizes all the necessary resources, ensuring that they are sufficient to last up to the completion of the project.
Discusses and resolves issues affecting the smooth progress of the project with consultants and workers so that the quality and progress of work are maintained.
Prepares project progress reports on actual work being done, materials used or required, problems that may cause delays etc and submits same to superior.
Carries out any other duties directly related to the construction and maintenance of buildings, water supply systems etc.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Goal-oriented and able to work independently to achieve results, as well as able to collaborate with a diverse team.
Able to write analytical and technical reports
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form IV/VI Certificate
Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building / Construction/ln- frastructure or its equivalent from a reputable College or University/Full Technician Certificate
Three (3) years relevant work experience
Not more than 45years of age
Post graduate works at Technologist level, will be an added advantage;
Registered Member of the engineering registration board (ERB) in Tanzania.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Only candidates who meet the specified requirement need to apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates, names and address of three traceable reference.
The Regional General Manager (T)
Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority
Junction of Nelson Mandela & Julius Nyerere Road
P.O. Box 40160
DAR ES SALAAM
Only short-listed candidates will be communicated to. Please note that no faxed or electronic applications will be accepted.
The deadline for submitting the application is 08 March 2022.
