
Job Vacancies at Tandahimba District Council – 15 Positions Available (March 2026)
The Executive Director of Tandahimba District Council invites qualified Tanzanian citizens to apply for fifteen (15) job vacancies following approval from the President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance.
Below are the available positions and details:
1. Office Management Secretary II – 7 Positions
Salary Scale: TGS C
Duties and Responsibilities
- Typing letters, reports, and confidential documents
- Receiving visitors, identifying their concerns, and directing them appropriately
- Managing event records, appointments, meeting schedules, official trips, and work plans
- Retrieving files and documents required for official duties
- Receiving and distributing files to relevant departments and sections
- Collecting, maintaining, and returning files to proper storage
- Preparing meeting notes and organizing meeting logistics
- Preparing office supply requisitions
Qualifications
- Form IV or Form VI certificate
- Diploma in Secretarial Studies or NTA Level 6 Certificate in Secretarial Studies from a government-recognized institution
- Must have passed Kiswahili and English shorthand at 100 words per minute
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Internet, and Email
2. Records Assistant II – 1 Position
Salary Scale: TGS C
Duties and Responsibilities
- Recording incoming correspondence in the register
- Recording outgoing correspondence
- Distributing files to action officers
- Receiving returned files from officers
- Retrieving requested files and records
- Returning files to racks or filing cabinets
- Tracking file movement within and outside the institution
Qualifications
- Form IV or Form VI certificate
- Diploma (NTA Level 6) in Records Management from a government-recognized institution
- Computer literacy required
3. Driver II – 7 Positions
Salary Scale: TGS B
Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspecting the vehicle before and after trips to ensure safety
- Transporting staff for official duties
- Performing minor vehicle maintenance
- Collecting and distributing official documents
- Recording all trips in the vehicle logbook
- Cleaning and maintaining the vehicle
- Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
- Form IV certificate
- Valid Driving License Class C or E
- At least one (1) year of accident-free driving experience
- Certificates proving qualification for the respective driving license class
- Basic Driving Course certificate from VETA or another government-recognized institution
General Application Requirements
- Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 45 years
- Certified copy of birth certificate (certified by an Advocate/Lawyer)
- Detailed CV including reliable phone numbers and names of referees
- Copies of academic and professional certificates (Form IV and VI where applicable) uploaded through the Ajira Portal
- Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statement of Results, and Form IV/VI Result Slips are NOT accepted
- Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability in the recruitment portal
- Driver applicants must attach driving training certificates
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Applicants who studied abroad must have certificates verified by TCU, NECTA, or NACTE
- Retired public servants are not allowed to apply unless authorized by the Chief Secretary
- Current public servants in entry-level positions should not apply and must follow Public Service guidelines
- Submission of false information will lead to legal action
Application Deadline
Deadline: 8 March 2026
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through the Government Recruitment Portal:
(Also accessible via the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat website under “Recruitment Portal”)
Applicants must upload:
- Signed application letter addressed to:
Executive Director (W)
Tandahimba District Council
P.O. Box 03
Tandahimba – Mtwara
Applications submitted outside the specified online procedure will NOT be considered.