The Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) is a
Government Regulatory Authority established by the SUMATRA Act, CAP 413.
SUMATRA’s role is to regulate, promote and facilitate availability of
efficient, safe, quality and reliable transport services in the Surface
and Marine Transport sub-sectors through competitive and fair trade
practices.
SUMATRA intends to construct an Office Building at Nkrumah Street,
Ilala Municipality in Dar es Salaam. A contractor for the project has
been procured and the client (SUMATRA) is desirous to appoint a Clerk of
Works who will monitor the progress of the construction.
Therefore, the Director General of SUMATRA invites qualified and
experienced Tanzanians to apply for the position of Clerk of Works as
follows:
1.0 CLERK OF WORKS (Dar es Salaam) – 1 Post, REF No. CW-01
POSITION:
Clerk of Works
REPORTING TO: The Client (SUMATRA’s Project Manager)
1.1 Position Summary
The duties of Clerk of Works are to observe, inspect, check and report matters
patterning to daily construction activities of works. The main
responsibility will be to make sure that works are carried out to the
set specifications and schedule. The Clerk Of Works in consultation with
the architect will make sure the specified materials and workmanship
are deployed and that the client is given quality work and value for
money.
The Clerk of Works will be on site all the time and will make regular
inspections. He/She needs to be vigilant in inspecting of a large range
of technical aspects of the work. This involves:
i)
Become
familiar with all relevant works drawings and written instructions,
check them, and use them as a reference when inspecting the work;
ii)
Make visual inspections of works;
iii)
Take
measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the
materials meet the specified specifications and quality standards;
iv)
Be familiar with legal requirements and checking that the work complies with them;
v)
Have
a working knowledge of health and safety legislation and bring any
shortfalls observed to the attention of the person(s) concerned;
vi)
Inform
the Project Manager on certain aspects of the work in view of achieving
the best work results , but such information should not be interpreted
as instructions that may result into additional expenses to the client;
vii)
Maintaining a close liaison with the Project Manager but independently working in the best interests of the employer or client;
viii)
Maintain and issue weekly progress reports;
ix)
Check
that work progress is maintained according to the building programme
and report on any likely slippage to the services consultant;
x)
Witness testing, commissioning and balancing of engineering installations;
xi)
Observe
material delivered to the site and used by the subcontractors to ensure
that materials used are those specified, or approved substitutes, and
that materials are in good condition and free of defects;
xii)
Monitor
the proper storage of materials, including any off-site storage if so
directed. Report problems to the general contractor. Notify the Project
Manager if, in the clerk’s opinion, any materials should be replaced due
to improper storage. Document with photographs as necessary; and
xiii)
Keep
detailed records of various aspects of the work, which are put together
in regular reports for the architect or the engineer and the client.
Records include:
a)
Progress and any delays;
b)
The number and type of workers employed;
c)
Weather conditions;
d)
Visitors to the site;
e)
Drawings received;
f)
Deliveries;
g)
Instructions; and
h)
Details of any significant events including any serious deficiencies in health or safety performance observed while on site.
1.2
Minimum qualifications and Requirements:
i)
Holder of Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Bachelor of Architecture or its equivalent;
ii)
Registered as Professional Engineer or Architect by respective Board;
iii)
At least four (4) years of experience in similar post and similar project;
iv)
Must
have a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge
of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements;
v)
Must be attentive to details when checking work and materials.
2.0
Key competencies required for the Position:
All applicants must:
Demonstrate highest degree of integrity and professionalism;
Possess good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrate competence in budgeting, setting performance indicators, monitoring and performance appraisals;
Be self driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight schedules and deadlines;
Be competent in Computer Aided Design (CAD) such as Autocard.
3.0
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
A successful candidate will be employed on Two (2) Years Contract including six
(6) months of probation.
4.0
REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package will be offered to a successful candidate.
5.0
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applications should be on applicant’s handwriting indicating the
Reference Number (Ref. No.) of the application, accompanied with
detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant Certificates,
Engineers Registration Board (ERB) Practising License, Transcripts,
testimonials and names, positions and detailed contacts of three (3)
reliable referees.
Application letter and the envelope should bear the Ref. No. of the
post applied. Application without Ref. No. will not be considered.
Applications with statement/Provisional results or Statements of
Results from NECTA where Certificates have already been issued will not
be considered, thus, need not to apply.
6.0
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION:
Application should be submitted / posted in envelope to the address below not
later than Friday, 11th December, 2015 at 1700 Hrs. Any application received after the due date will not be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for Interview.
DIRECTOR GENERAL, SUMATRA HEAD OFFICE, MAWASILIANO HOUSE,
ALI HASSAN MWINYI RD/NKOMO ST.
P. O. BOX 3093,
DAR ES SALAAM.
This advertisement is also available online at: www.sumatra.go.tz
