Driver – (6 Posts) Job at TARURA

Overview

Job Title: Driver – 6 Posts

Work location: Districts include Babati, Mbulu, Kiteto, Simanjiro, and Hanang.

Reference No. BA.15/355/01/63.

Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA)

 

 

Background of the Agency:

The Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA) is an Executive Agency of the President’s Office, Regional Administration, and Local Government (PO-RALG) that was established under Section 3(1) of the Executive Agencies Act (Cap. 245) by Order published in Government Notice No. 211 dated May 12, 2017 and inaugurated on July 2, 2017.

The TARURA manages the development, rehabilitation, maintenance, axle load regulation, environmental, and road reserve management of rural and urban road networks for Tanzania’s socioeconomic development.

The TARURA Manyara Regional Manager Office, on behalf of the Chief Executive, seeks to hire self-motivated, qualified, and competent Tanzanians to fill the following vacant positions on a one-year temporary contract.

 

 

The Educational/Professional Qualifications:

• A Holder of Form IV National Certificate.
• Class ‘C1’ or ‘E’ Driving License and has attended a Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any other recognized institution.
• Fluent in both Kiswahili and English.
• Must be a Tanzanian Citizen.

 

The Work Experience:

• The candidate must have at least one year of driving experience without having an accident.
• The age limit is 45 years.

 

Remuneration/ Salary:

• According to the Tarura scale.

 

The duties and responsibilities:

• To operate motor vehicles in conformity with traffic laws and regulations.
• Inspect the motor vehicle before and after each travel to detect any necessary repair or rehabilitation.
• Ensure that a vehicle and its equipment (jack, spanner, spare tire, etc.) are readily available and in good condition.
• Carry out minor/routine maintenance of cars.
• Ensure that the vehicle’s doors and windows are always securely locked and safe.
• To maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
• Record and keep records about any journey in the logbook.
• To help collect and deliver mail.
• Any accidents should be reported immediately to the supervisor and the traffic police.
• To complete any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

 

 

The mode of application:

All the interested applicants are encouraged to apply and send their handwritten application letters to:-

The Regional Manager,

The Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency

Post Office Box 389,

BABATI-MANYARA.

 

 

Applicants must submit their entire CVs, copies of all academic certificates, birth certificates, the names of three referees (one of whom must be a past employer), a contact phone number, and a postal address by November 2, 2025.

Applicants are reminded to provide the relevant reference number from the advertisement in their application letter. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants who have previously worked for public institutions but have unsatisfactory records indicating poor performance or disciplinary infractions will not be considered, and any distortion of such information will result in legal action.

The deadline for submissions is November 2, 2025 at 16:00 Hrs.

The TARURA is an equal opportunity workplace; women are strongly encouraged to apply.