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Tanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (Tanga UWASA), is an entity charged with the overall operation and management of water supply and sanitation services within the Tanga City, Pangani and Muheza Townships boundaries. The headquarters of Tanga UWASA are located in Tanga City.
The utility was first established in 1994 as one of three semi autonomous commercial oriented water departments (together with Moshi and Arusha), supervised by an Advisory Board as an outcome of implementation of the National Water Policy of 1991.
Tanga WSSA was declared a semi-autonomous entity by order of the Minster responsible for water affairs in January 1998. The Water Works Ordinance was later amended to be the Water Supply and Sanitation Act, 2009 and subsequently in 2019.
On behalf of Tanga Water Supply and Sanitation
Authority (Tanga UWASA), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanian to fill (21) vacant posts as mentioned below.
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN II – MECHANICAL – (2 POSTS)
WORK STATION: TANGA CITY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carries out maintenance and repair works of all mechanical installations and equipment in the Authority in accordance with the instructions of the Plant Maintenance Supervisor.
- Comply with ISO requirements on the daily activities
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Plant Maintenance Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Holder of Form IV/VI certificate with Trade Test Grade One/Level III in Mechanical /Electro Mechanical from a recognized Institution.
- Age Limit – Not above 35 years
REMUNERATION
- Attractive remuneration package in accordance to Authority salary scale
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN II – WATER TREATMENT – 2 POSTS
WORK STATION: MUHEZA 1 POST AND TANGA CITY 1 POST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- applies chemicals to untreated water in accordance with set standards and procedures;
- Cleans the water chemical mixing area, water chemicals tanks, water filters and buildings;
- Stocks water chemicals in accordance with the instructions of the Technician;
- Discharges dirty water from sedimentation tanks;
- Keeps water filters at established levels;
- Tightens water valves in accordance with the instructions of the Technician;
- Monitors the performance of the treatment plant and informs the Technician in case of malfunctioning;
- Records the amount of water inflow and outflow at established time intervals by the Water Production Engineer;
- Comply with ISO requirements on the daily activities; and
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Water Production Technician.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Holder of Form IV/VI certificate with Trade Test Grade One/Level III in Mechanical
/Electrical from a recognized Institution.
Age Limit – Not above 35 years
REMUNERATION
- Attractive remuneration package in accordance to institution salary scale.
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN II – PUMP OPERATOR – 2 POSTS
WORK STATION: PANGANI 1 POST AND TANGA CITY 1 POST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates water pumps and mechanical/electrical equipment in accordance with set schedules;
- Monitors electrical equipment and pumps performance and advises the Supervisor in case of malfunctioning;
- Carries out housekeeping work for pumping station equipment and the surroundings;
- Records such machine performance as pressure gauges, meter readings, etc.;
- Records the amount of pumped water at established time intervals;
- Takes rain gauge readings at established time intervals;
- Comply with ISO requirements on the daily activities;
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Water Production Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Holder of Form IV/VI certificate with Trade Test Grade One/Level III in Mechanical /Electrical from a recognized Institution.
Age Limit – Not above 35 years
JOB TITLE: TECHNICIAN II – MECHANICAL – 1 POST
WORK STATION: TANGA CITY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises all maintenance activities in the Authority in accordance with a programme
of action agreed with the Technical Manager; - Oversees the maintenance and repair works of all mechanical, electrical, and civil installations and equipment in the Authority – whether performed in-house or through external service providers to ensure that such works are carried out efficiently and effectively;
- Oversees creativity for plants infrastructure modernization to reduce costs and increase efficiency;
- Monitors contractors with a view to ensuring that contracts are implemented in accordance with contract terms;
- Advises the Technical Manager on all matters pertaining to plant maintenance – and ensures that the Manager is at all times appraised of opportunities and threats that have a bearing on the Authority‟s plants infrastructure and technical resources;
- Prepares periodic reports outlining the performance of the plants maintenance Section and the status of infrastructure;
- Comply with ISO requirements on the daily activities; and
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Technical Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Holder FTC/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution.
- Must be ICT literate with good proven interpersonal communication skills.
Age Limit – Not above 35 years
REMUNERATION
- Attractive remuneration package in accordance to institution salary scale
JOB TITLE: CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT II – 1 POST
WORK STATION: TANGA CITY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides information to would-be customers on the procedures and systems for accessing the Authority‟s services and assists them to access such services;
- Attends to customer complaints, and if necessary directs customers to appropriate officers who can handle the complaints;
- Provides information on the Authority‟s services to walk-in customers;
- Distributes the Authority‟s publications and brochures to walk-in customers and
would-be customers; - Keeps a proper log on all complaints received and the manner in which such complaints have been dealt with;
- Appraises the Assistant Customer Services Officer on all complaints that have not been solved to the satisfaction of customers;
- Provides information to would-be customers in the field on the procedures and systems for accessing the Authority‘s services and assists them to access such services;
- Appraises the Assistant Customer Services Officer on all complaints that have not
been solved to the satisfaction of customers; and Performs such other related duties as may be assigned by the Customer Services
Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Holder of Form 1V/VI certificate with Trade Test Grade One/Level III in Plumbing /Pipe Fittings or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution.
Age Limit – Not above 35 years
REMUNERATION
- Attractive remuneration package in accordance to institution salary scale
JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN II – COMMERCIAL – 1 POST
WORK STATION: TANGA CITY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Taking Customers‟ meter readings from all assigned area of operation;
- Attends to customer complaints on billing issues, and if necessary directs customers to appropriate officers who can handle the complaints;
- Keeps a proper log on all billing complaints received and the manner in which such
complaints have been dealt with; - Appraises the Technician -Commercial on all complaints that have not been solved
to the satisfaction of customers; - Collects and processes data on customer water consumption in specified area of operations, accordance with procedures prepared for this purpose;
- Collects information on the status of customers‟ debts and credits in the Authority and appraises the Technician-Commercial on issues and incidents that have a bearing on customers‟ debts;
- Make revenue follow up by site visits as may be assigned by Technician-Commercial;
- Attends to leakages occurring on the standpipes or to the customers connection;
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Technician-Commercial.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Holder of Form IV/VI certificate with Trade Test Grade One/Level III in Plumbing /Pipe Fittings or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution.
Age Limit – Not above 35 years
REMUNERATION
- Attractive remuneration package in accordance to institution salary scale.
JOB TITLE: TECHNICIAN II – WATER LABORATORY – 4 POSTS
WORK STATION: TANGA CITY 3 POSTS AND PANGANI 1 POST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversees the operations of water treatment plant;
- Carry out laboratory tests in accordance with set systems and procedures;
- Prepare laboratory test reports in accordance with set standards;
- Maintain data-bases on laboratory tests;
- Monitor trends in test results and advises the Water Production Engineer in all aspects that might have an impact on the quality of water produced;
- Monitor the quality of raw water and treated water;
- Monitor the quality of water chemicals and promptly advise the Water Production Engineer accordingly;
- Prepare periodic reports outlining the performance of the laboratory and treatment plant;
- Comply with ISO requirements on the daily activities; and
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Water Production Engineer.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Holder FTC/Diploma in Water Laboratory Technology from a recognized
Institution. - Must be ICT literate with good proven interpersonal communication skills.
Age Limit – Not above 35 years
REMUNERATION
- Attractive remuneration package in accordance to institution salary scale.
JOB TITLE: TECHNICIAN II – WATER NETWORK – 2 POSTS
WORK STATION: MUHEZA 1 POST AND PANGANI 1 POST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs all activities related to water network management – regularly inspecting and testing the network, carrying out maintenance activities, repairing break-downs, and generally ensuring that the network is in sound conditions at all times;
- Compiles and analyses bulk meter readings and functioning of other water network
infrastructures; - Monitors the flow of water in the network and advises the Water Network Engineer of any trends that might impinge on the proper working of the network;
- Investigates breakdowns in the network and proposes effective measures for repair;
- Assigns and supervises the daily activities of the Assistant Technicians;
- Investigates cases of sabotages/misuses of water network infrastructures, and advises the Water Network Engineer accordingly;
- Keeps proper records of all tools and equipment used in the management of the network, and takes measures to ensure the safekeeping of all such tools and equipment;
- Comply with ISO requirements on the daily activities; and
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Engineer- Water Network.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Holder of FTC/Diploma in Civil /Water Resources Engineering from a recognized Institution.
- Must be ICT literate with good, proven interpersonal communication skills.
Age Limit – Not above 35 years
REMUNERATION
- Attractive remuneration package in accordance to institution salary scale.
JOB TITLE: DRIVER II – 6 POSTS
WORK STATION: TANGA CITY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To handle and drive assigned Authority‟s vehicle for official duties within Tanga City or outside Tanga City and observe all rules and guidelines according to the required legal and traffic requirements;
- Ensure that the vehicle is in good and safe working condition prior to use;
- Ensure the vehicle is consistently clean in a manner which is consistent with the
Authority‘s image; - Maintain and keep up to date log books and submit to the supervisor every day for inspection;
- Update all vehicle documents such as car registration, insurance cover, motor vehicle license, etc;
- Carry out minor vehicle repairs and other emergency activities during road breakdown and report any damage or mechanical malfunctions for appropriate action;
- Make sure the vehicle is maintained and services are carried as scheduled;
- Implement administrative duties such as collecting and delivering documents, parcel, mails as directed by the supervisor;
- Make sure the vehicle is parked at Authority’s yard after working hours and keys are handed over at the safe custody;
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Administrative Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Holders of National Form IV/ Form VI Certificate;
- Trade Test Grade One or Two/ Level III or Level II Certificate in Motor vehicle driving / Motor vehicle Mechanics from VETA or any other reputable institution;
- Valid driving License class ‟C‟;
- At least three years working experience with a reputable employer experience with a clean driving record without causing any road accident
- Possession of a certificate in Advanced Driving course from the National Institute of Transport (NIT), will be an added advantage.
Age Limit – Not above 35 years
REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance to institution salary scale
