TANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
I BACKGROUND
Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) was established under the Ports Act No. 17 of
2004. The Authority is vested with the obligation and responsibility of
developing, managing and promoting the maritime sector in Tanzania
mainland.
The major role of TPA is to enhance the advantages of the geographical
position of Tanzania’s maritime resources by fulfilling the following:
1. Promoting effective management and operations of sea and inland
waterways ports.
2. Provision of services in relation to loading and unloading of cargo and
passenger services at all ports.
3. Developing, promoting and managing port infrastructure and
superstructure.
4. Maintaining port safety and security.
5. Entering into contractual obligations with other legal entities for provision of
port service.
TPA’s vision is to lead the regional maritime trade and logistics services to
excellence and its vision is to develop and manage ports that provide world
class maritime services and promote excelling logistics services in eastern,
central and southern Africa. Currently, TPA is undertaking substantial
improvement measures to turn around its performance and maintain
competitiveness within the region. As part of ongoing improvements a number
of job opportunities needs to be filled based on Government (General
Condition of Service)
These positions are exciting opportunities for highly motivated,
entrepreneurial-minded and result-driven individuals. Such candidates should
have the ability to priorities activities and exercise good judgment plus the
ability to make economic and efficient decisions. They should also be prepared
to handle multiple tasks and work in a constrained environment. Furthermore,
prospective applicants should have high personal integrity and be able to work
independently at any TPA stations in Tanzania.
The available positions together with their specific requirements are as follows:
II GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old.
However, applicants should also observe the age limit for each position
where indicated.
2. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having
reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.
3. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
4. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic
certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- National Service (JKT) certificate, if any.
- Computer Literacy
- Professional certificates from respective Boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
5. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
6. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
7. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will attract sanctioning of legal action.
8. Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their
applications through their respective employers.
9. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th
November, 2010.
10. Applicants who have/were retired or from the Public Service for whatever
reason should not apply.
11. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable
contacts.
12. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced
level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of
Tanzania (NECTA)
13. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU).
14. Deadline for application is 24th March 2017.
15. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
clearly.
16. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
17. In case where applicants have similar qualifications, an applicant who
holds a National Service (JKT) certificate will be highly considered.
18. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview.
19. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English.
20. All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the
following address:
(This address can also be found at Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
(PSRS) Website, Click 'Recruitment Portal')
NOTE: APPLICATION LETTER MUST BE ATTACHED DURING APPLICATION
SUBMISSION.
APPLICATION LETTER SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
THE DIRECTOR GENERAL,
III DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES – 1 POST
Salary Grade: TPSS 2
Station: TPA Headquarters
1) Job Purpose
To provide Head and provide leadership and general management of the
Directorate of Legal Services and ensure company’s legal affairs are well
managed and safeguarded.
2) Organizational Relationship
Appointed by: The Board of Directors
Reports to: Director General
3) Key Roles and Responsibilities
i. Provides legal advice to the TPA Management
ii. Liaises with the High Court and courts subordinate, other institutions,
Government Ministries and Departments on legal matters and cases
pertaining to TPA as a complainant or defendant.
iii. Responds to public legal inquires about TPA operations.
iv. Advises and witnesses contracts, concessions and agreements involving
TPA and other parties.
v. Reviews and develops the company legal, procedures and recommends
areas of improvement
vi. Conducts vetting and ensures safe custody of legal documents e.g.
contracts, title deeds and official seal.
vii. Reviews legal reports and opinion on matters involving TPA claims for
presentation to management
viii. Supervises day to day implementation of duties under the Department;
ix. Supervises and appraises staff and identify their development and
training needs;
x. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time
4) Personal Specifications, Qualifications and Experience
i. A holder of LLM plus LLB. Knowledge in Maritime Laws and arbitral
Disputes Resolution will be an added advantage.
ii. Be registered as an advocate of the High Court plus a minimum of 4
years post-graduation working experience in a reputable organization
with 2 years in Senior Management in the relevant field.
iii. Must be computer Literate and Fluent in both English and Swahili.
IV VARIOUS POSITIONS WITHIN ICT SERVICE DIRECTORATE
Improvements of ICT Services delivery has been identified as a key enabler to
help TPA achieve its long-term goals. The ICT Services directorate has been
revamped and TPA intends to recruit dynamic, committed and qualified
individuals to fill 29 positions.
IV 1. ICT Officer – Business/System Analyst – 2 Posts
A.Job Purpose
Responsible for requirements gathering and designing applications based
technical solutions to solve business problems, which includes defining,
analysing and documenting software and system requirements. The
primary objective is to help business units implement technology solutions
in a cost-effective way by determining the requirements of software
projects, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and
partners.
Reports to: ICT Enterprise Systems Manager
B.Duties and Responsibilities
i. Gather user requirements and document business processes to
analyse data and system requirements for software application
systems.
ii. Interpret process flows and translate it into system configuration and
customization requirements of software application systems.
iii. Document Functional Specifications and Technical Specifications
document for system enhancements in software applications.
iv. Maintain process documentation for software applications processes
and tasks.
v. Design enterprise web-based and server-based software applications
architecture.
vi. Utilize automated testing frameworks to perform unit testing and
system integration testing of the software applications.
vii. Perform incident tests after successful resolution; safeguard
operational stability by continuous testing.
viii. Analyse incoming software application incidents and support the
structured resolution within defined time frames.
ix. Independent handling of work products and managing his/her
deliverables.
x. Execute other assignments as you may be assigned from time to time
by your superiors.
C.Qualifications
i. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer
Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a reputable
academic institution.
ii. Possession of a relevant recognized ICT professional certification will
be an added advantage.
iii. Practical knowledge and skills relevant to the position will be added
advantage
iv. Age limit-below 40 years
D. Remuneration
Entry-level package in accordance with TPA’s salary scale TPGS 6 with
other terms and conditions of the Public Services.
IV 2. ICT Officer – Web Applications Developer – 2 Posts
A.Job Purpose
Responsible for design and developing Web and Mobile based applications
technical solutions to solve business problems, which includes coding,
software deployment, initial testing and maintenance of software
application systems. The primary objective is to help businesses be more
efficient by developing technology solutions in a cost-effective way by
determining the software requirements of projects, and communicating
them clearly to partners.
Reports to: ICT Enterprise Systems Manager
B.Key Duties and Responsibilities
i. Full lifecycle software application development
ii. Designing, coding and debugging web and mobile based applications
in various software languages (e.g. Java, JavaScript, PHP, .NET,
DHTML, HTML5, Python, CSS3, jQuery Mobile, SAPUI5).
iii. Software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software
review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software
reliability analysis
iv. Object Oriented Design and Analysis (OOA and OOD)
v. Software modelling and simulation
vi. Front end graphical user interface design
vii. Software testing and quality assurance
viii. Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation.
ix. Support, maintain and document software functionality
x. Integrate software with existing systems
xi. Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation
xii. Maintain standards compliance
xiii. Working closely with analysts, designers and staff
xiv. Producing detailed technical specifications and writing the
programming codes
xv. Production Support system maintenance
xvi. Independent handling of work products and managing his/her
deliverables
xvii. Execute other assignments as you may be assigned from time to time
by your superiors
C.Qualifications
i. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer
Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a reputable
academic institution.
ii. Possession of a relevant recognized ICT professional certification will
be an added advantage.
iii. Practical knowledge and skills relevant to the position will be added
advantage
D. Remuneration
Entry-level package in accordance with TPA’s salary scale TPGS 6 with
other terms and conditions of the Public Services.
IV 3. ICT Officer – Application Programmer – 12 Posts
A.Job Purpose
Responsible for design and developing software applications based
technical solutions to solve business problems, which includes coding,
software deployment, initial testing and maintenance of software
application systems. The primary objective is to help businesses be more
efficient by developing technology solutions in a cost-effective way by
determining the software requirements of projects, and communicating
them clearly to partners.
Reports to: ICT Enterprise Systems Manager
B.Duties and Responsibilities
i. Full lifecycle software application development
ii. Designing, coding and debugging software applications in various
software languages (e.g. C, C++, Java, .NET, Python, ABAP)
iii. Software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software
review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software
reliability analysis
iv. Object Oriented Design and Analysis (OOA and OOD)
v. Software modelling and simulation
vi. Front end graphical user interface design
vii. Software testing and quality assurance
viii. Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation.
ix. Support, maintain and document software functionality
x. Integrate software with existing systems
xi. Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation
xii. Maintain standards compliance
xiii. Working closely with analysts, designers and staff
xiv. Producing detailed technical specifications and writing the
programming codes
xv. Production Support system maintenance
xvi. Independent handling of work products and managing his/her
deliverables
xvii. Execute other assignments as you may be assigned from time to time
by your superiors
C.Qualifications
i. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer
Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a reputable
academic institution.
ii. Possession of a relevant recognized ICT professional certification will
be an added advantage.
iii. Practical knowledge and skills relevant to the position will be added
advantage
D. Remuneration
Entry-level package in accordance with TPA’s salary scale TPGS 6 with
other terms and conditions of the Public Services.
IV 4. ICT Officer – Network Engineer – 6 Posts
A.Job Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Network Engineer is to maintain all
network systems and work closely with the ICT Infrastructure Manager to
support critical network and security projects.
Reports to: ICT Infrastructure Manager
B.Duties and Responsibilities
i. Configure, implement and maintain WAN and LAN infrastructure at
TPA to ensure network connectivity throughout the Authority's
network infrastructure
ii. Configure and maintain switches, routers, network security, firewalls,
VPN and VOIP
iii. Monitor network traffic and VPN connections
iv. Vulnerability assessment of networks
v. Analyse firewall logs and router log files
vi. Information Security risk assessment
vii. Providing appropriate infrastructure technology solution to support
TPA Operations
viii. Manage systematic documentation, evaluation and monitoring of TPA
Network
ix. Assist with ICT infrastructure projects at TPA
x. Ensure that the network infrastructure diagrams and related
documentation are properly maintained.
xi. Troubleshoot and maintain network service devices, Wireless Devices,
telecommunication equipment, LAN/WAN, and network security
hardware and software
xii. Ensure high-availability of network services.
xiii. Support disaster recovery operations related to network
infrastructure
xiv. Execute other assignments as you may be assigned from time to time
by your superiors
C.Qualifications
i. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer
Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a reputable
academic institution.
ii. Possession of a relevant recognized ICT professional certification will
be an added advantage.
iii. Practical knowledge and skills relevant to the position will be added
advantage.
D. Remuneration
Entry-level package in accordance with TPA’s salary scale TPGS 6 with
other terms and conditions of the Public Services.
IV 5. ICT Officer – Database Administrator – 3 Posts
A.Job Purpose
To provide operational database technical services to support the
application development, database production support and various
requirements for distributed technical support to ensure applications are
running smoothly within TPA.
Reports to: ICT Enterprise Systems Manager
B.Duties and Responsibilities
i. Installation, upgrade, and maintenance of software applications
database (e.g. MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, SAP HANA)
ii. Maintenance, administration, monitoring, problem management, and
production for databases implemented at TPA.
iii. Daily maintenance including monitoring and database maintenance
tasks
iv. Performing and testing Database backup and recovery
v. Perform and test Disaster Recovery of database systems
vi. Apply patches and upgrade database versions
vii. Install and Build database structures
viii. Develop and maintain shell scripts
ix. Query and performance tuning of databases
x. Develop and maintain documentation for databases at TPA
xi. Review database design and make recommendations regarding
improvements
xii. Maintain database security and integrity controls
xiii. Develop stored procedures and/or triggers
xiv. Execute other assignments as you may be assigned from time to time
by your superiors
C.Qualifications
i. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer
Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a reputable
academic institution.
ii. Possession of a relevant recognized ICT professional certification will
be an added advantage.
iii. Practical knowledge and skills relevant to the position will be added
advantage
D. Remuneration
Entry-level package in accordance with TPA’s salary scale TPGS 6 with
other terms and conditions of the Public Services.
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