EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Bank of Tanzania, an equal opportunity employer and Tanzanias central bank, is looking
for suitably qualified Tanzanian citizens of high personal integrity to fill the following vacant
positions at its Headquarters, Dar es Salaam.
Position: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN GRADE III: 1 POST

Reports to: Head of Division.

Terms of Contract: Contract for an Unspecified Period of Time.

Location: Head Office Facilities Management Department.

Job purpose:
To maintain and ensure safety of mechanical systems and equipment at all time.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Making Periodical inspections on installations at the Bank premises to identify areas
that need attention;
b) Carrying out maintenance and repair services of the Bank buildings, machinery and
equipment;
c) Preparing requisitions for spare parts and consumable components to ensure that
repairs are undertaken as per specifications;
d) Performing annual preventive maintenance schedules for all high security locking
systems;
e) Ensuring safety standards are maintained at all work places;
f) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by the head of division.
Essential Requirements:
Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Mechanical Engineering from an
accredited College/University.
Certificate of Secondary School education preferably from technical school.
Two years relevant work experience.
Proven analytical skills.
Good team player.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Position: ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN III - 2 POSTS

Reports to: Head of Division.
Contract type: Contract for unspecified period of time.
Location: Head Office -Estate Management Department

Job Purpose:
To carry out electrical installation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of electrical
networks at the Banks offices and residential premises.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
a) Carrying out preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment (Generators,
Air conditioners, UPS, PBAX, Water pumps, Electrical motor, Electrical
controller, Switch gears, LV boards, change over switches and distribution
boards) at the Bank of Tanzania offices and residential premises;

b) Assembling, installing, testing and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring of
equipment, appliances and fixtures using hand tools and power tools;

c) Developing wiring diagrams, layout drawing and engineering specifications for
electrical systems or equipment modifications or expansions;

d) Carrying out repair or replacement of defective components in electrical wiring,
equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools;

e) Diagnosing cause of electrical malfunction or failure using test equipment and
hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and perform corrective
maintenance;

f) Carrying out various electrical tests to our electrical systems, wiring equipment
and fixtures using testing devices (i.e. Insulation tester, Multimeter, Earth
resistance and Continuity tester) to ensure compatibility and safety in general;

g) Providing assistance during emergencies and ensure that all the safety measures
are adhered;

h) Ensuring that safety is maintained at work place in conformity to the IEE set
standards;

i) Performing other related duties as may be assigned by head of Division.

Education/Professional Qualifications Required:

a) Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Electrical or Electro-mechanical
Engineering from an accredited institution;

b) Computer literacy;

c) Customer service skills;

d) Good team player;

e) Ability to work under minimum supervision;

f) Ability to work under pressure;

g) Strong writing and oral communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants must submit the following for consideration of the applications:

a) An application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV);
b) Certified copies of academic /professional certificates, birth certificates and other
relevant certificates;
c) Certification letter from Tanzania Commission for Universities (for those who studied
outside Tanzania).
d) Names and addresses of two reputable referees;
e) Applicants reliable contact address, email address and telephone numbers.

Application should be addressed to:

Deputy Governor (AIC),
Bank of Tanzania,
P. O. Box 2939,
DAR ES SALAAM

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 23
rd
May, 2014 at 4.30 p.m.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted