EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is Tanzania’s sole standards body, formerly established by the Standards Act No. 3 of 1975, which was repealed and replaced by the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009. It is a Parastatal Organization under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The Bureau is looking for suitably, qualified, competent and committed Tanzanians to fill the following vacancies:
1. Standards Officer II (06 Posts)
Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of Bsc Degree in: Textile Engineering or Textile Technology (3), BSc in Environmental Health Science (1) BSc General (Microbiology and Chemistry) (1) BSc in Electrical Engineering (1) from a recognized institution
Duties and Responsibilities
• Studies standardization systems
• collects essential data for formulation of standards
• Drafts standards
• Proof reads draft standards
• Organizes Technical Committee meetings
• Secretary of Technical Committee
• May be appointed to conduct quality assurance inspections
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Head of Section.
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2. Quality Assurance Officer II. (07 posts)
Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of Bsc Degree in: Textile Engineering or Textile Technology (5) BSc General (Microbiology and Chemistry) (2) from a recognized institution
Duties and Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Head of Section
• Studies all aspects pertaining to inspection, quality management and certification
• Studies and implements the laboratory safety procedures and regulations
• Carries out analysis of sample as may be assigned by supervisor/trainer
• My be appointed to conduct quality assurance inspections
• Assists industries in all matters related to quality assurance
• Participates in preparation, Implementation, maintenance and review of quality system.
• Carries out verification of suppliers and services
• Carries out corrective and preventive action
• Assist in safety and serviceability of equipment and apparatus.
• Assist in the preparation, publication and dissemination of information’s
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Head of Section
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3. System Administrator II (01Post)
Qualifications and Experience
• Holders of Bachelor Degree in Business Information System from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Performing system performance tuning
• Keeping the network up and running
• Performing database and website administration
• Conducting application analysis
• Conducting routine audits of system and software
• Assists in overseeing systems security
• Documenting systems configuration
• Adding and configuring new workstations
• Setting up user accounts
• Installing system-wide software
• Allocating mass storage space
• Designing computer systems charts and providing the necessary systems documentation
• Assisting users in systems analysis and design
• Execute and document test plans according to quality management standards and methods
• Preparing systems flow charts of information movements
• Undertaking low level routine maintenance of ICT equipment
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Section.
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4. Inspection Technician II (02 Posts)
Qualifications and Experience
• Holders of Diploma or NTA Level VI: in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized institution
Duties and Responsibilities
• Conduct quality inspections of goods
• Enforce approved standards
• Draw and submit samples for laboratory analysis
• Receive, interpret and forward laboratory reports to importers/clients
• Advise importers/clients on TBS Certification schemes regulations
• Authorize release of goods meeting the requirements of the relevant Tanzania approved standards
• Maintain inspection records/data
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by Head of Section
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5. Inspector II (2 posts)
Qualifications and Experience
• Holders of BSc. degree in: Textile Engineering or Textile Technology from a recognized institution
Duties and Responsibilities
• Study all aspects pertaining to inspection, quality management and certification
• Assist in conducting quality assurance inspections
• Assist industries in all matters related to quality assurance
• Receive, interpret and forward laboratory reports to importers/clients
• Seize and destroy/re-export substandard products
• Authorize release of goods meeting the requirements of the relevant Tanzania approved standards
• Assist in maintaining inspection records/data
• Participate in preparation, implementation, maintenance and review of quality system
• Assist in the preparation, publication and dissemination of information
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by Head of Section
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6. Personal Secretary I (5 posts)
Qualifications and Experience
• Holders of Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) and certificate in secretarial studies from a recognized institution. Computer knowledge is essential, with proficiency in Office applications. With three (3) years’ work experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Typing and printing documents
• Photocopying documents
• Type all general correspondence and non-confidential matters
• Files letters in relevant files
• Receives and directs visitors
• Preparation of charts
• Servicing committee meetings
• Takes proper care of all machines under his/her charge and makes sure they are used for official work only
• Attends telephone calls and takes messages
• Makes sure there are all necessary facilities for proper job performance
• Makes travel arrangements for officers
• Scrutinizes incoming mail and channel them to respective officers
• Provides secretarial services at general staff meetings
• Keeps records of events in the office
• Files and distributes documents to respective officers
• Handles personal and confidential matters
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Superior
Remuneration
All above vacancies carry an attractive remuneration package in accordance with the qualifications and experience stated in the specific vacant post.
General Conditions
i. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by sending their application letters attached with copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
ii. The CV must incorporate contact details including telephone numbers, email addresses and three referees with their telephone numbers and addresses.
iii. Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted
iv. Certificates from foreign examination bodies, Colleges or Universities should be verified by NECTA, NACTE or TCU respectively.
v. Age should not exceed 35 years by 02/01/2016 for all posts.
vi. Only applicants with lower second class and above will be considered for the post.
vii. All applicants must be ready to work at any station in Tanzania
viii. The applications should reach the address below on or before 02/01/2016
ix. Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview.
x. Applicants who are currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
xi. The title and field applied should be indicated on top of envelop and on the letter heading.
xii. HAND DELIVERED IS NOT ALLOWED
APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Tanzania Bureau of Standards
Morogoro/Sam Nujoma Roads, Ubungo
P O Box 9524
DAR ES SALAAM – TANZANIA
This advert is also available on TBS website:www.tbs.go.tz www.tbs.go.tz
Source: Daily News 23rd December, 2015