ARUSHA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 



EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Arusha Technical College (ATC) is a public autonomous institution established by the Government Notice No.  78 of 30th March 2007 that replaced the then Technical College Arusha which existed since 1978. The vision of ATC is to be a centre of excellence in training, research and consultancy in science and technology in Africa by 2020. In order to fulfill its functions properly, the College is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced Tanzanians to fill in the following vacancies: 

1.0  DEAN OF STUDENTS – 1 POST 1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

      To be an overall in charge of students’ welfare at the College
      To act as principal assistant to the Deputy Rector Administration in all matters pertaining to students’ life at the College.
      To deal with students’ individual problems and provide counseling.
      To undertake the administration of students’ welfare services in the areas of accommodation, catering, health and recreation
      To act as advisor of the students’ organization on campus;
      To supervise the general elections of the College students’ organization
      To co-ordinate the counseling services of the Wardens and Matrons at the College  To perform any other duties as assigned by the College Management.

1.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Master’s degree in Education, Educational Psychology, Counselling and Guidance/ Sociology or its eguivalent Plus relevant working experience of not less than twelve years in a similar and reputable organization. A PhD in Guidance/ Counselling/ Education/ Educational Psychology/Sociology will be an added advantage
  

1.3 REMUNERATION

     Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 14/Fixed

2.0 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT –  1 POST 2.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaching up to NTA level 6 (Ordinary Diploma);
    Assists in conducting tutorial and practical exercises for students under close supervision;
    Prepares learning resources for tutorial exercises;
    Assists in conducting research under close supervision;
    Carries out consultancy and community services under close supervision; and  Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Holder of Bachelor’s degree (NTA Level 8 with GPA 3.5 and above or equivalent) in Automotive/Auto-electrical & Electronics Engineering or Heavy Duty Equipment from recognized Institution. (Interest and capabilities to work with Heavy Duty equipment/Heavy truck is an added advantage) 

2.3 REMUNERATION

          Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PHTS 1.1

  INSTRUCTOR I – 5 POSTS

3.1   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaches up to NTA level 6 and may assist teaching in higher NTA levels
    Conducts research, consultancy and community services under close supervision
    Assists students in carrying out practical projects
    Prepares learning resources
    Assumes leadership roles
    Supervises and assists junior staff; and
    Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

3.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

3.2.1 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING – 1 POST

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Hydrogeology or relevant field from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience. 

3.2.2   DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – 1 POST

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience.

3.2.3   DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – 1 POST

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Environmental Science and Management from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience in Hydropower projects.(Knowledge in other Renewable source of energy is an added advantage)

3.2.4   ICT - DEPARTMENT – 1 POST

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Computer Engineering /Computer Science /IT from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience.

3.2.5   DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES – 1 POST

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (BSc.Ed) (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Physics and Chemistry from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience.

   3.3   REMUNERATION

      Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PTSS 12

4.0  INSTRUCTOR II – 11 POSTS

4.1   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Teaches up to NTA level 6 and may assist teaching in higher NTA levels
    Conducts research, consultancy and community services under close supervision
    Assists students in carrying out practical projects
    Prepares learning resources
    Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

4.2    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

4.2.1 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING – 1 POST

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Surveying & Geomatics or relevant field from a recognized Institution. 

4.2.2   DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – 1 POST

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Mechanical/ Mechatronics/ Industrial Engineering from a recognized Institution. 

4.2.3   DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – 4 POSTS

    Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from a recognized Institution.- (1Post)
    Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institution (Experience in Renewable Energy Technology will be an added advantage). - (1Post)
    Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Electronics and Communication/Biomedical Engineering from a recognized Institution - (1Post)
    Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from a recognized Institution.- (1Post)

4.2.4   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING – 1 POST

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Civil and Transportation Engineering/Civil and Highway/Transportation/Highway Engineering and Civil
Engineering Materials from a recognized Institution. (Experience of working with Design software application will be an added advantage) 

4.2.5   DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING – 1 POST

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Automotive/Auto-electrical & Electronics Engineering or Heavy Duty Equipment Engineering from a recognized Institution.(Interest and capabilities to work with Heavy Duty equipment is an added advantage)

4.2.6   ICT - DEPARTMENT – 2 POSTS

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Computer Engineering /Computer Science /IT from a recognized Institution. Specialization in: Graphics design/Computer Networking/Database Development &Administration/Computer maintenance/Web applications Development and Management/Mobile applications development (Android OS), will be an added advantage. 

4.2.7   DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES – 1 POST

 Holder of Bachelor Degree (BSc.Ed)  (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Chemistry & Biology from a recognized Institution. 

   4.3   REMUNERATION

      Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PTSS 10

5.0 TECHNICIAN I – 14 POSTS

5.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Assist in students’ practical and projects
    Maintains workshop facilities and equipment;
    Train or orients newly recruited technicians/artisans;
    Assists lecturers and Instructors in carrying out specific support activities in their teaching, research and consultancy projects/assignments
    Supervises junior technicians
    Provides specialised technical services to the public  Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

5.2   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

5.2.1 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING – 2 POSTS

    Holder of  Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6 or equivalent) in Laboratory Science and Technology/ Water quality from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience.- (1 Post) 
    Holder of  Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6 or equivalent) in Meteorology from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience.- (1 Post)  



5.2.2   DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – 2 POSTS

    Holder of  Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6 or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience in Workshop Technology (Machine Shop). - (1 Post)
    Holder of  Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6 or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience in Foundry Technology. - (1 Post)

5.2.3   DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING – 2 POSTS

    Holder of  Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6 or equivalent) in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience in repair and maintenance of medical equipment. - (1 Post)
    Holder of  Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6 or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience in renewable energy technology project. - (1 Post)

5.2.4   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING – 2 POSTS

 Holder of  Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6 or equivalent) in Civil and Transportation Engineering/Civil and Highway/ Civil Engineering Materials from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience with design software application/Experience in Civil Engineering Material and Construction Material Testing  

5.2.5   DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING – 2 POSTS

 Holder of  Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6 or equivalent) in Automotive/Autoelectrical & Electronics Engineering or Heavy Duty Equipment Engineering from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience with Heavy Duty equipment/Heavy truck

5.2.6   DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES – 3 POSTS

 Holder of  Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6 or equivalent) in Laboratory Science and Technology or relevant field from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience.

5.2.7   ESTATE SECTION – 1 POST

 Holder of  Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6 or equivalent) in Civil and Building Engineering or relevant field from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience.

   5.3   REMUNERATION

  Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 4.1



6.0       SENIOR ADMISSION OFFICER II –  1 POST

6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

      Assists the Registrar in planning, co-ordinating, directing and controlling students’ admission matters.
      Mantains proper records of all students’ admission matters
      Ensures that all correspondences regarding admission are attended promptly and conveniently;  Responsible for the implementation of the College’s admission policy, rules and procedures
      Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Holder of Bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent with five (5) years of teaching and academic administration in similar institutions.

6.3 REMUNERATION

         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 9.1

7 .0  ADMISSION OFFICER II –  1 POST 7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Responsible for the implementation of the College’s admission policy, rules and procedures
    Mantains proper records of all students’ admission matters
    Ensures that all correspondences regarding admission are attended promptly and conveniently;
    Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

7.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Holder of Bachelor’s degree in Education or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.. 

7.3 REMUNERATION

         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 6.1

8.0  HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER II –  1 POST

8.1   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

      Collects, analyses, tabulates and maintains personnel records and statistics
      Assists in conducting staff performance appraisal
      Assists in the provision of administrative services
      Assists in the administration of recruitment and staff allocation.
      Assists in office management, personnel management and staff welfare
      Assist in drawing up of manpower plans, training and career development programmes;  Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.


8.2       QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Holder of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management or Public Administration from a recognized Institution. 

8.3       REMUNERATION

            Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 6.1

9.0 PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER II –  1 POST

9.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

      Assists in routine public relations activities such as writing features for the College Newsletter, carrying out photographic assignments, handling of assignments etc.  Assists in manning exhibitions stands (e.g. Trade Fairs, Open day Exhibitions, etc)  Assists in facilitating conferences, seminars, ceremonies etc.
      Markets the activities of the College
      Assists in production of Radio and TV programmes
      Mantains photographic records of major events  Coordinates awareness activities for the College
      Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

9.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Holder of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Journalism/Mass Communication/Public Relations and Advertising/ Public Relations and Marketing from a recognized Institution. . 

9.3 REMUNERATION

         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 6.1

10.0   ACCOUNTANTS II –  4 POSTS 10.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

      Ensures that all accounting documents are properly filed
      Prepares invoices from bills
      Prepare revenues accounts schedules and reconciliation
      Prepares monthly pay slips for each employee and keeping records and pay-roll registers
      Remit net salaries to the employee respective banks or preparations of authorized lists for those employees to be paid in cash
      Mantain the employees’ ledger for staff advances, loans and duty travel imprests
      Follows up on outstanding amounts
      Maintain registers for debtors accurately and up to date  Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

10.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Holder of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent majoring in Accountancy/Finance/B.Com from a recognized Institution.
    Must be computer literate with advanced knowledge of microsoft dynamics NAV

10.3  REMUNERATION

         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 6.1

11.0 ACCOUNTS TECHNICIAN II –  1 POST 11.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

      Ensures that all invoices are properly recorded and filed after payments
      Posting of all primary data in the respective journals
      Cashering
      Mantaining Petty cash journals
      Responsible for banking of all cheques.
      Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

11.2   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Holder of Ordinary Diploma in Accounting from a recognized higher Learning institution, ATEC II of NBAA or equivalent qualifications. 

11.3   REMUNERATION

         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 5.1

12.0 PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS ASSISTANT I –  1POST

12.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

      To file transaction documents 
      To participate in arranging stocks
      To dispatch goods received notes and invoices to payment section
      To receive and issue goods
      To participate in maintaining and updating stock bin card and stores loan records
      To participate in keeping stores in accounting documents and registers  To participate in preparing purchase requisitions/orders upon approval  Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

12.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

      Holder of Ordinary Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution with three (3) years of working experience in related professional duties and be registered by PSPTB (T) as a Procurement and Supplies Technician.
      Knowledge of Public Procurement Act No.7 of 2011 and its Regulation GN. No.446 of 2013 and knowledge of Ms Navision will be an added advantage.

12.3   REMUNERATION

         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 3.5




13.0 WARDEN II  –  (1 POST) & MATRON II – (1 POST)

13.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Assists the Dean of Students in students’ counseling and guidance
    Coordinate students’ culture, recreational and sports activities
    Takes care of students’ welfare and ensures that the sick are urgently treated and taken care of satisfactorily
    Serves as an advisor to students Government at Halls of residence
    Ensures that the Colleges by laws and regulations guiding the students life in Halls of residence are being observed.
    Takes necessary action where such By-laws and regulations are violated
    Ensures that the students hostels are kept clean and well maintained
    Assists the Dean of students with any other administrative tasks as will be required.
    Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor

13.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Holder of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education/ Educational Psychology/ Sociology/ Community Development from a recognized Institution. 

13.3   REMUNERATION

         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 6.1

14.0 ARTISAN I – (6 POSTS)

14.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Support students projects work
    Prepares specimens and material for workshop/laboratory practical.
    Provides specialized technical services to the public
    Assists in fabrication and manufacture of research
    Carries out minor repairs and maintenance
    Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her seniors.

14.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

14.2.1 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING – 1 POST

 Holder of Certificate Secondary Education Examination(CSEE) with Trade Test Grade I/ NVA Level III in Carpentry & Joinery or relevant field with at least three years working experience. 

14.2.2   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING – 1 POST

  Holder of Certificate Secondary Education Examination(CSEE) with Trade Test Grade I/ NVA Level III or NTA Level 5 Specialization in Civil and Transportation/ Transportation/ Highway or Road Construction/Civil Engineering Materials; Soil, Aggregates, Bitumen.
  

14.2.3   DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING – 1 POST

 Holder of Certificate Secondary Education Examination(CSEE) with Trade Test Grade I/
NVA Level III or NTA Level 5 in Automotive/Auto-electrical & Electronics Engineering


or Heavy Duty Equipment Engineering from a recognized Institution with at least three years of working experience.(Interest and capabilities to work with Heavy Duty equipment is an added advantage)

14.2.4 ESTATE SECTION – 3 POSTS

      Holder of Certificate Secondary Education Examination(CSEE) with Trade Test Grade I/ NVA Level III in Carpentry & Joinery with at least three years working experience. (1Post)
      Holder of Certificate Secondary Education Examination(CSEE)  with Trade Test Grade I/ NVA Level III in Plumbing & Pipe Fitting with at least three years working experience. (1Post) 
      Holder of Certificate Secondary Education Examination(CSEE)  with Trade Test Grade I/ NVA Level III in Masonry & Bricklaying with at least three years working experience.

(1Post) 


14.3 REMUNERATION

         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 2.3

15.0 ARTISAN II  (1 POST)

15.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Perform routine specified tasks that demand higher technical skills under supervision  Collects and takes care of working tools.
    Carries out minor repairs and maintenance
    Assists in fabrication and manufacture of research
    Reports maintenance problems to senior staff
    Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her seniors.

15.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

 Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with Trade Test Grade I/Level III in Foundry Technology or relevant field.

15.3     REMUNERATION

            Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 2.1

16.0  SENIOR DRIVER II  (3 POSTS) 16.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Driving of motor vehicles i.e cars, pick-ups and lorries as may be assigned   Ensuaring motor vehicles and their accessories are in good condition.  Making some minor repairs
    Maintaining and recording log sheets (books) for all journeys made
    Reporting promptly any defects or problems detected in the vehicles
    Maintaining disciplined behaviour and proper conduct in rendering services to assignees  Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her seniors.

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16.2  QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination(CSEE) plus Class “C” driving licence and Driving School Certificate who have atleast three (3) years of working experience.

16.3  REMUNERATION

            Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the College Salary Scale PGSS 3.1



GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR ALL APPLICANTS

(a)       All applicants must be Citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and not above 45 years old by June 2016
(b)      Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service are not restricted with the age of 45; and should route their application letters through their respective employers
(c)       Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
(d)      All applicants must submit signed application letters accompanied with the following:
(i)      Copies of relevant academic certificates, transcripts and birth certificate
(ii)    Names and complete address of three reputable referees

(e) Form IV and Form VI results Slips are strictly not accepted

(f) Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted

(g) Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will invite legal action

(h)      Deadline for application is 11th March, 2016
(i)        Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview (j) Application letters should be posted to the following address;

Rector

Arusha Technical College,

Junction of Moshi – Arusha and Nairobi Roads

P.O. Box 296

ARUSHA

Email:rector@atc.ac.tz

Website:http://www.atc.ac.tz

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