Overview

Job Title: Driver – 20 Posts

Job location: Dar es Salaam

Weights and Measures Agency (WMA)

 

 

The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) is an executive agency within the Ministry of Industry and Trade tasked with protecting consumers through legal metrology.

 

THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) is an Executive Agency that regulates fair commercial transactions through Legal Metrological Control. It was founded in 2002 under the Executive Agencies Act Cap 245 to replace the former Weights and Measures Bureau of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The move was part of the Public Service Reform Program (PSRP), which aimed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery. Currently, WMA operates under the Weights and Measures Act Cap. 340 (R.E. 2002) and the Executive Agencies Act Cap. 245 (R.E. 2002).

 

Applications are solicited from eligible qualified and experienced Tanzanians to fill vacant posts at the Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) for a one-year contract duration.

1.1. The Direct Entry Qualification:

Holder of Form IV Certificate and Class “C1 or E” Driving License who has completed a Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any approved institution and has at least one (1) year of driving experience without an accident. Possession of Trade Test Grade II/Level II in Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics is an extra benefit.

 

1.2. The Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To drive all types of Agency cars.
  • Provide driving services to Agency employees.
  • Deliver parcels as needed.
  • To maintain a logbook for each and every journey.
  • Collect mail when necessary.
  • Deliver mail to the post office and clients as instructed by his supervisor.
  • Carryout/ perform any other duties that may be given to her or him.

 

1.3 Salary Scale: WMAS 2.

The General Conditions:

  • All the applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged 45 or younger.
  • Applicants must submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) that includes trustworthy contact information such as a postal address/postcode, e-mail address, and phone number.

 

Applicants must submit certified copies of the following certificates:

  • Form IV and VI National Examination Certificates.
  • Driving license.
  • Certificate from the Basic Driving Course.
  • Birthday certificate and National ID card.

 

Attaching copies of the following is strictly not acceptable:

  • Form IV and VI results slips.
  • All partial transcripts, as well as testimonials.
  • The applicants who have retired from the public service for any reason should not apply.
  • The applicants with specific needs or disabilities should provide three dependable referees with contact information.
  • Only the short-listed candidates will be notified of the date of the interview.
  • The presentation of fake certificates and other material will result in legal action.

 

 

THE APPLICATIONS:

The interested applicants should send their applications to the following postal address:

Chief Executive Officer

The Weights and Measures Agency,

P.O. Box 313

DAR ES SALAAM.

The application deadline is 14 days from the date of the advertising.