Job Announcement: Government Job Vacancies at Handeni Town Council – Tanga

The Director of Handeni Town Council has received official approval from the Permanent Secretary, President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance, to implement new employment positions for the 2024/2025 financial year, under reference number FA.97/228/01/A/25 dated April 29, 2025.

Applications are hereby invited from all qualified Tanzanians to apply for the following positions:

1. Driver Grade II – 4 Positions
   Required Qualifications:

Must have a Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV);

Must hold a valid Driving License Class E or C;

Must have at least one year of working experience without having caused any accidents;

Must have completed basic vocational training (VETA) or from another institution recognized by the government.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspect the vehicle before and after trips to ensure roadworthiness and safety;

Transport employees to various official destinations;

Conduct minor vehicle repairs;

Collect and deliver various documents;

Record and maintain travel details in the official logbook;

Clean and maintain the vehicle;

Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Salary Scale: Government Salary Scale – TGS B

2. Office Management Secretary Grade II – 4 Positions
   Required Qualifications:

Must have completed Form IV or Form VI;

Must possess a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or NTA Level 6 Certificate in Secretarial Studies;

Must have passed shorthand typing at 80 words per minute in both Kiswahili and English;

Must have computer literacy and proficiency in office software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, and Publisher from a recognized institution.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Type letters, reports, and confidential documents;

Receive visitors, address their concerns, and guide them appropriately;

Retrieve files and documents required for job execution;

Distribute and organize files within divisions, units, and departments;

Collect, store, and return files and documents to their designated places;

Prepare summaries and documentation for various meetings;

Prepare inventory lists for office supplies.

Salary Scale: Government Salary Scale – TGS C

General Application Conditions:
Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 45 years;

A birth certificate must be attached;

Applicants should include a detailed CV with contact information and at least two reliable referees;

Attach copies of academic and professional certificates, including Form IV and Form VI certificates, and certificates relevant to the position;

Testimonials, provisional results, or statement of results are NOT accepted;

Attach two recent passport-size photographs;

Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure their certificates are verified by TCU, NECTA, or NACTE;

Retired public servants are not eligible to apply unless they have approval from the Chief Secretary;

Public servants already employed in entry-level positions should not apply;

Any false information provided will lead to legal action;

Deadline for applications: May 24, 2025;

You must attach a signed application letter addressed to:

Director of Handeni Town Council
P.O. Box 51,
HANDENI, TANGA REGION

Important:
All applications must be submitted through the Government Recruitment Portal via the following address:
🔗 https://portal.ajira.go.tz/
(This link can also be accessed through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat website under the ‘Recruitment Portal’ section.)

Signed,
Maryam Ahmad Ukwaju
Director, Handeni Town Council