The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) is an Agency under the Ministry of works and Transport which is Transport which is responsible for the Development and Maintenance of the Trunk and Regional Roads Network in Tanzania Mainland. It is also responsible in conducting Axle Load Control Operations using weighbridges scales.

The regional Manager’s office TANROADS -Kigoma, on behalf of the Chief Executive TANROADS, is looking for suitably qualified Tanzanian individuals to fill vacant positions available for Weighbridge Shift In-charge, Weighbridge Operators and Drivers as follows;

Position Title: Weighbridge Shift In-Charge (1 Post)

Scope of Positions:

The successful candidate should be ready to work for considerable lengths of time when required under minimum supervision.

Key Qualifications:

1. Holder of Bachelor Degree in any profession from a recognized Higher Learning Institution/College
2. Age limit: between 35-40 years;
3. Must be Computer literate; and
4. Must be fluent in Kiswahili and English Languages:

Duties and responsibilities: –

• Carrying out activities as described in the EAC Vehicle Load Control Act, of 2016 and its Regulations, 2017. The activities include the following:
• To Weigh Motor Vehicle of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) > 3,500Kg on our Public Roads;
• To impose road damage fee on the spot when the vehicle is found overloaded;
• To measure physical dimension of motor vehicles or any load being carried on the motor vehicle and in case on non-compliance with vehicle dimension limits the transporters should be caused to seek a special permit;
• To ascertain compliance with the abnormal load permit, and
• To perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor;

General Conditions

• All applicants must be Tanzania Citizens.
• Applicants must attach an up-to- date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts, i.e. postal address, e-mails and telephone numbers.
• Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
• Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates.
• Testimonials, Partial transcripts and result shps will not be accepted.
• Applicants should indicate three refereed with their reliable contacts.
• Certificates from foreign examination bodies should be certified by TCU and NACTE.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
• Deadline for submission of application is 2^nd November, 2022
• Application letters should be written in English Language.

Terms and Conditions of Service

1. Appointment will be on Contract Terms; renewable subject to satisfactory performance;
2. The salaries for the post will be according to TANROADS Scales.