Employer
SHIRIKA LA UMEME TANZANIA (TANESCO)
Workplace
Tanzania (specific workplace not stated)
Closing date
26 October 2026
Posts
3
Source checked
14 October 2026
Employer publication date
13 October 2026

Requirements and responsibilities

10.0 TECHNICIAN GRADE II -OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER SYSTEMS - 3 Posts
10.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Conduct physical, chemical and biological water quality tests for domestic water,
wastewater, powerhouse water and other applicable water sources.
ii. Determine and monitor appropriate treatment chemical dosages to support effective
water treatment and purification.
iii. Monitor water treatment and supply systems and report water quality deviations,
abnormalities and equipment-related issues.
iv. Prepare technical specifications and requirements for treatment chemicals,
laboratory reagents, filtration materials and consumables.
v. Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records and reports, including test results,
trends, abnormalities and recommendations.
vi. Support compliance with applicable water quality, public health and regulatory
requirements and liaise with relevant authorities where required.
vii. Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, reagents and consumables, including
proper storage, routine checks and calibration, and ensure safe handling and disposal
of chemicals and waste.
viii. Comply with Company HSE requirements, safe working practices and proper use of
PPE, tools and laboratory equipment.
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ix. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
10.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of National Technician Awards (NTA) Level 6 (Ordinary Diploma) in Water
Quality and Laboratory Technology or a relevant qualification from a recognized
institution. Computer literacy is mandatory.
10.3 SALARY SCALE
TSS. 3

General application conditions

GENERAL CONDITIONS
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1. All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be
above 45 years of age. However, for vacancies within Paramilitary Institutions:
Applicants for non-degree posts must not exceed 25 years of age.
Applicants for degree posts must not exceed 30 years of age.
2. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
3. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or
Regulatory Bodies (where applicable);
Birth certificate.
4. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:
Form IV and Form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
5. An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
6. Applicants employed in the Public Service are strictly not allowed to apply; they
should adhere to Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 of 30th November, 2010.
7. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not
apply.
8. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
9. All foreign academic certificates MUST be recognised by relevant Authorities (TCU,
NECTA, and NACTVET). Applicants applying for posts with a GPA requirement
MUST attach their GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
10. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and
addressed to:
Secretary,
Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320,
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli,
Dodoma.
11. Deadline for application is 26th October, 2026.
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12. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
13. Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal
action.
14. All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal by using the following
address:http://portal.ajira.go.tz. (This address can also be found at the PSRS
Website by clicking on ‘Recruitment Portal’).
15. Applications submitted through any other means will not be considered.
Released by:
SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT