Job Opportinities at Tanzania Railways Corporation
POST: ELECTRICAL ARTISANS (DIESEL ELECTRICAL) – 15 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.To maintain rolling stock and locomotives;
ii.To maintain workshop machinery and plants;
iii.To service handling equipment and ancillary plants;
iv.To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form four Certificate with Technician Certificate in Locomotive Engineering in Diesel Electrical from recognized institution
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE – TRCS 1
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II – 2 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) HR & ADMINISTRATION
EMPLOYER: TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.To act as a program officer of the department/faculty;
ii.To deal with general office Administration with minimum supervision in any section falling Administration functions;
iii.To ensure general cleanliness of office surroundings;
iv.To ensure that utility services are available and functioning;
v.To follow up with utilities providers to make sure that the service is available all the times;
vi.To ensure that bills pertaining to utilities are paid on time;
vii.To process order for office consumables;
viii.Carryout AIDS Awareness Programs;
ix. Look after all welfare matters;
x.To ensure that the Registry is working properly; and
xi.To perform any relevant duties assigned by supervisors.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree either in Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Planning and Management, Sociology, or Business Administration/Commerce majoring in Human Resources Management from recognized institutions. Must be computer literate.
REMUNERATION TRCS 5
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: DRIVER II – 5 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) DRIVER’S
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.To drive vehicles towards approved destinations and in accordance with traffic regulations;
ii.To undertake minor mechanical repairs;
iii.To take vehicles due for routine maintenance/repair to the appointed Service agent
iv.To maintain motor vehicle log books;
v.To make pre–inspection to the assigned vehicle prior travelling and Report mechanical damages/defects;
vi.To ensure safety and cleanliness of the vehicle at all times;
vii.To ensure that valid documents and permits are acquired prior Commencement of any journey;
viii.To report promptly accidents or incidents involving the vehicles to the Relevant authority; and
ix.To perform any relevant duties assigned by supervisors.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Secondary Education Certificate with passes in Kiswahili and English having a valid Driving License Class C or E and one-year Basic Driving Certificate offered by VETA or the National Institute of Transport (NIT) plus driving experience of at least one (1) year without causing accidents. Possession of Trade Test Grade II/Level II in Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics is an added advantage.
REMUNERATION TRCS 2
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: MECHANICAL ARTISANS (WELDING) – 4 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.To maintain rolling stocks
ii.To prepare and align parts for welding
iii.To join together components, repair holes and cut through materials;
iv.To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of form four Certificate with one of the following qualifications; Trade Test II/Level II, National Vocational Award II (NVA II) or NTA Level 4 in Mechanical Technology (Welding) from recognized institution
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE – TRCS 1
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: SIGNAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ARTISAN – 10 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) IT AND TELECOMS, TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.Maintenance of S&T control systems, radio, underground cables and internal office communications;
ii.To help in connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other S&T components;
iii.To install new Signals and Telecommunications systems
iv.To perform points man duties; and
v.To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form four Certificate with one of the following qualifications; Trade Test II/Level II, National Vocational Award II (NVA II) or NTA Level 4 in Signal and Telecommunication Technology from recognized institution.
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE – TRCS 1
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: CIVIL ARTISAN (GANGMAN) – 58 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.Packing of the railway track as directed by the supervisor;
ii.To clear grass and bushes along the line;
iii.To clean side drains and water outlets.
iv.To repair the track after accidents.
v.Load and offload permanent way materials.
vi.To Performs any other related duties that may be assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form four Certificate with one of the following qualifications; Trade Test II/Level II, National Vocational Award II (NVA II) or NTA Level 4 in Railway Track Maintenance or equivalent qualification from recognized institution
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE – TRCS 1
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: MECHANICAL ARTISANS (DIESEL MECHANICS) – 15 POSTS
POST CATEGORY(S) ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.To maintain rolling stock and locomotives;
ii.To maintain workshop machinery and plants;
iii.To service refrigeration and air condition facilities;
iv.To service handling equipment and ancillary plants; and
v.To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form four Certificate with Technician Certificate in Locomotive Engineering in Diesel Mechanical from recognized institution.
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE – TRCS 1
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: PLANT OPERATOR II – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) DRIVER’S
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.To operate winch, cranes as per approved procedures and policies;
ii.To provide quality services on plant operation;
iii.To perform gangway activities;
iv.To operate the mechanical equipment (Winch, Folk Lifts and Terminal Tractors and Cranes) as per approved procedures and policies;
v.To carry out loading, offloading or discharging and delivery of Motor vehicles and other cargo into/from trains;
vi.To drive and operate mechanical handling equipment’s within the Workshops, yard premises and Depot Yards such as Forklifts, shunting tractors, green butts, Stationery pillars and gantry manual or powered; and
vii.To performs any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form IV academic Certificate with Basic Driving Certificate offered by VETA, Bandari College, TIRTEC or any recognized Institution and Class F or G Driving License.
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE – TRCS 2
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: STATION MASTER II – 6 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.To signal, receive and dispatch trains;
ii.To ensure that trains and traffic working at the stations are done expeditiously according to the rules and regulations;
iii.To work as in-charge of Junior Station;
iv.To provide for safe and expeditious movement of trains, traffic and trains working, passenger and freight sales;
v.To supervise security of station installation and equipment, and general administration of the small and medium station;
vi.In-charge of a designated section of a Marshalling Yard and responsible for the breaking up and marshalling of trains;
vii.To direct, control and participate in marshalling and breaking up of train loads and clearing and placing traffic into local sidings, goods sheds etc.;
viii.To supervise placing and removal of wagons;
ix.To check the setting of points;
x.To receive and dispatching trains;
xi.To instruct and supervising subordinate staff; and
xii.To performs any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma either in Railway Transportation, Transport Management or Logistics Management from recognized institutions. A Successful candidate who has no background in Railway transportation will have to attend a course in railways operations.
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE – TRCS 3
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: RECEPTIONIST II – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) HR & ADMINISTRATION
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To operate Telephone Switchboards for receiving and making telephone calls or receiving and sending message by fax etc;
To place out-of-state and international calls; schedules and coordinates conference calls as required;
To welcome visitors by greeting them personal and by telephone answering all referring inquires;
To direct visitors to action employees, Department Directors or giving them instructions; and
To performs any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form Four Certificate with Certificate either in Telephone Operations, Front Office, or Customer Care from recognized Institutions.
REMUNERATION TRCS 2
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: RECEPTIONIST II – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) HR & ADMINISTRATION
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To operate Telephone Switchboards for receiving and making telephone calls or receiving and sending message by fax etc;
To place out-of-state and international calls; schedules and coordinates conference calls as required;
To welcome visitors by greeting them personal and by telephone answering all referring inquires;
To direct visitors to action employees, Department Directors or giving them instructions; and
To performs any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form Four Certificate with Certificate either in Telephone Operations, Front Office, or Customer Care from recognized Institutions.
REMUNERATION TRCS 2
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: LOCOMOTIVE DRIVER II – 2 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform shunting duties within the station yards, sidings and running depots within the home station;
- To check the locomotive fitness before use;
- To report any problem noted in the locomotive during the course of driving;
- To record all important events occurring during shunting;
- To record the fuel balance on start and at the end of the shunting duties; and
- To perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form IV academic Certificate with Locomotive Driving Certificate or Locomotive Shunting Certificate offered by TIRTEC or any recognized Institution.
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE – TRCS 3
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: LOCOMOTIVE DRIVER II – 2 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To perform shunting duties within the station yards, sidings and running depots within the home station;
- To check the locomotive fitness before use;
- To report any problem noted in the locomotive during the course of driving;
- To record all important events occurring during shunting;
- To record the fuel balance on start and at the end of the shunting duties; and
- To perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Form IV academic Certificate with Locomotive Driving Certificate or Locomotive Shunting Certificate offered by TIRTEC or any recognized Institution.
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE – TRCS 3
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: ICT OFFICER II (SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR) – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) IT AND TELECOMS
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assist in the provision of technical advice on procurement of ICT equipment, hardware and software;
- To participate in the coaching and mentoring Institute staffs on ICT development;
- To review ICT strategy of the Institute and recommends on changes/improvement required;
- To assist to prepare ICT regulations and guidelines;
- To assist to prepare BCP in ICT related issues and follow up on compliance in the sector;
- To assist installation and maintaining a modern Management Information System;
- To provide technical support in application of Information Technology; and
- To perform any relevant duties assigned by supervisors.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions
REMUNERATION TRCS 06
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: COACH ATTENDANT II – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) HR & ADMINISTRATION
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure cleanliness of coaches under his/her jurisdiction;
- To keep coaches clean;
- To make sure that beddings are washed and ironed prior to passenger’s use.
- To keep the seats and berths of compartment properly cleaned at regular intervals by personally dusting the same;
- To guide the passengers to the position of reservation; and.
- To perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Secondary School Certificate who has attended a short course and awarded one of the following certificates; Hotel Management, House-Keeping, Hospitality from recognized training institution.
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE – TRCS 1
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: ASSISTANT COMMERCIAL OFFICER II – 4 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING MARKETING,MEDIA AND BRAND TRADES AND SERVICES
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To check and examine train movement and ensure the safety of a train over a section or line;
- To prepare train and accident reports;
- To perform route shunts and ensure the safety of the traffic being conveyed;
- To supervise designated sections of Marshalling Yards and responsible for the breaking up and marshalling of trains;
- Placing and removal of wagons;
- To perform Guard’s/TTE’s duties in Passenger, Engineering, and Special trains; and
- To performs any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma either in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Accountancy, Business Administration majoring in Marketing or Accountancy from recognized Institutions. A successful candidate will have to attend Train Guard course from TIRTEC. Computer literacy is mandatory.
REMUNERATION TRCS 3
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
POST: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT II – 2 POST
POST CATEGORY(S): ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
EMPLOYER: TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assist in collection of revenue from the stations;
- To assist in keeping books of revenue collection records;
- To maintain Traffic Book, Ticket indent & Control and Issuance of CTR;
- To control Cash Book;
- To prepare journals; and
- To perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma either in Accountancy, Business Administration majoring in Accounting, ATEC II or Higher Government Accounting Programme from recognized institutions.
REMUNERATION TRCS 3
The deadline for submitting the application is 03 September 2021.
