Vacancies at Tanzania Railways Limited (TRL)

 

The Tanzania Railways Limited (TRL) was established on 25th May 2007 and started its
operations on 1st October 2007 and is mandated by the Company Ordinance Act 2002 to provide Railway Transport Operational Services in Tanzania. TRL is currently owned 100% by the Government of Tanzania.
To effectively manage the above responsibilities, TRL is looking for experienced, dynamic, energetic, visionary and qualified candidate to fill the following vacant position within the Company:

Internal Auditors X 2

Responsibilities and Duties
i. To draft Internal Audit Reports.
ii. To ascertain the extent to which assets are accounted for and safe guarded from losses of all kinds.
iii. To recommend revenue collection, protection and credit control measures.
iv. To compile audit programmes, questionnaires and flow charts etc.
v. To initiate preparation of Audit manuals.
vi. To audit and Review of Annual Final Accounts before submission to External Auditors.
vii. To determine’ specific Audit procedure applicable to specific Audits.
viii. To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS
Holders of Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, B.A. (Accountancy), B.Com. (Accountancy), BBA (Accounts) or equivalent qualification from recognized• institutions by NBAA. Computer literacy is mandatory.

Procurement Officer X 2

Responsibilities and Duties
i. To discharge duties of Stores and Supplies Officer.
ii. To coordinate with user department on stocking levels.
iii. To ensure inventory control
iv. To coordinate procurement with suppliers.
v. To maintain list of GPSA registered suppliers & other vendors and appraising their performance.
vi. To maintain and update catalogue.
vii. To initiate survey and disposal of obsolete items.
viii. To Procure and issue items
ix. To coordinate inspection of materials
x. To prepare tender documents with PMU.
xi. To perform any other duties as maybe assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS.
Holder of a Degree or Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supplies or equivalent qualifications with registration in graduate category from institutions recognized by PSPTB. Computer literacy is mandatory.

Civil Engineers X 2

Responsibilities and Duties
i. To work as Civil Engineers, mainly dealing with minor Civil Engineering duties in a Civil Engineering District or Workshop
ii. To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS.
Holder of degree in Civil Engineering, Track Technology or equivalent qualification from recognized institutions by TCU/NACTE. Computer literacy is mandatory.

Mechanical Engineers X 5

Responsibilities and Duties
i. To assist District officers & Works Manager in the maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock
ii. To assist District officers & Works Manager in the maintenance of plants and other equipments.
iii. To assist District officers & Works Manager in electrical installation
iv. Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATION
Holder of a degree in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a University or Institutions recognized by TCU/NACTE. Computer literacy is mandatory.

Assistant Station Master X 34

Responsibilities and Duties
i. To signal, receive and dispatch trains.
ii. To assist the Station Master in ensuring that trains and traffic working at the stations are done expeditiously according to the rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS.
Holder of Form VI Certificate with at least one principal passes and two subsidiaries and has acquired Division II Certificate in Station Masters Course or NTA Level6,in Railway Transportation.

Artisan III (CXR) X 28

Responsibilities and Duties
i. To perform various Artisan duties in various trades on line, maintenance of depots and workshops in Mechanical/Electrical Trades including;
ii. To carry out maintenance of wagons & coaches in workshops & CXR depots.
iii. To carry out train examination in yards.
iv. To receive incoming and dispatch outgoing trains
v. To perform any other duties that may be assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS.
Form four certificate with at least three passes in science subjects holding a Certificate in Carriage and Wagon Technology obtained from Tanzania Institute of Rail Technology or Class III Railway Trade Test in relevant field from any other recognized Railway College.

Clinical Officer II X 4

Responsibilities and Duties
i. Conduct Clinical diagnosis and treatment of patient common diseases.
ii. Carry out preventive and promotive health care.
iii. Prepare monthly disease statistics.
iv. Conduct health education.
v. Provide VCT and other HIV/ AIDS services.
vi. To perform any other duties as maybe assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS.
Holder of Diploma in Clinical medicine from recognized Government Institution.

Commercial Manager X 2

Responsibilities and Duties
i. To assist the Senior/Principal Commercial Officer in the administration of documentation and accounts section.
ii. To scrutinize credit accounts.
iii. To verify remittances from Stations, ticket irregularities and any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS.
Holder of University Degree in Business Administration in Commerce, Marketing and Economics or equivalent qualifications from the Institutions recognized by TCU. Computer literacy is mandatory.

Planning Officer X 1

Responsibilities and Duties
i. To carry out data collection and analysis.
ii. To carry out work, organization and method studies.
iii. To implement agreed changes in the Company.
iv. To analyse operating system and procedures with a view to detecting potential areas for improvements.
v. To monitors performance on TRL activities related to investment plans
vi. To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS.
Holder of a Degree in Economics, Transport, Finance, Industrial Engineering or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution by TCU. Computer literacy is mandatory.

Legal Officer X 1

Responsibilities and Duties.
i. To handle legal matters pertaining to claims against the Company in consultation with the ~ail Transportation, Commercial and Supplies Departments.
ii. To be the member of Claims Committee as directed by the immediate superior to administer affairs of the progress of implementation of the decision.
iii. To represent the Company in legal institutions regarding cases of minor nature and follow up lawyers, legal institutions include courts, Commissions, Board, Tribunals and others pending with the instructed lawyers in law firms.
iv. In liaison with the Civil Engineering Department to negotiate terms of leases and purchases of buildings and other properties, scrutinize leases and transfers of properties and buildings (conveyancing), to effect registration of leases and transfer or properties in liaison with the land officer and participate in negotiations for writing up of general contracts e.g. Maintenance and purchases to appraise reports from the Security Unit with a view to rendering legal advice on the nature of action to be taken by Company.
v. To perform any other related duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS.
Must be a holder of a recognized University Degree in Law (LLB) and a registered Advocate of the High Court. Computer Literacy is mandatory.

REMUNERATION:
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with TRL salary structure.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 35 years of age;
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; Postal address/post code, email and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement:
iv. 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 Academic Certificates;
• Birth certificate

v. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
vi. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
vii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
viii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
ix. Certificates from foreign University should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
x. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
xi. Deadline for application is 14 days from the date of First appearance of the advert
xii. A signed application letters should be addressed via post office to-

APPLY ONLINE THROUGH

The Managing Director,
Tanzania Railways Limited (TRL),
P.O. BOX 70364,
DAR ES SALAAM,

Note: Hand delivery submissions will not be considered.
Tanzania Railways Limited is an equal opportunity employer.