Mtwara District Council has received approval to implement a New Employment Permit Ref. No. FA.97/228/01/A/25 dated 29th April 2025, from the Permanent Secretary, President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance. The permit allows the recruitment of two (2) positions for Office Management Secretary II and two (2) positions for Driver II.
The Executive Director of Mtwara District Council invites qualified Tanzanian citizens to apply for the following vacancies:
OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY II – (2 POSITIONS)
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Typing letters, reports, and confidential documents
ii. Receiving visitors, addressing their issues, and directing them to relevant offices
iii. Keeping records of events, appointments, meeting schedules, supervisor’s travels, and work plans
iv. Searching and retrieving necessary files and documents for task execution
v. Receiving and distributing files to the appropriate department/unit
vi. Collecting, organizing, and returning files and documents to appropriate places
vii. Preparing meeting briefs and organizing meeting logistics
viii. Preparing office supply requirements list
Applicant Qualifications
- Must have completed Form Four (O-Level) or Form Six (A-Level)
- Must possess a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or NTA Level 6 Certificate in Secretarial Studies
- Must have passed shorthand typing (Hatimkato) in Swahili and English at 100 words per minute
- Must have computer training and certificate in programs such as:
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Internet
- Publisher
- Training must be from a government-recognized institution
Salary Scale
- TGS C1
DRIVER II – (2 POSITIONS)
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Inspecting the vehicle before and after trips to ensure safety
ii. Transporting employees to various work-related destinations
iii. Performing minor vehicle maintenance
iv. Collecting and delivering documents
v. Recording all trips in the logbook
vi. Cleaning the vehicle
vii. Performing any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor/employer
Applicant Qualifications:
- Must possess a Form Four Certificate
- Must have a valid Class E or C driving license with at least one year of accident-free driving experience
- Must have attended a Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any other government-recognized institution
- Must attach training certificates that qualify the applicant for the stated driving license class
Salary Scale
- TGS B1
General Conditions
i. Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 45 years, except those already employed in government service
ii. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and must indicate their disability in the Recruitment Portal for information purposes
iii. Applicants must attach a detailed CV with active contact address, phone numbers, email, and names of three (3) reliable referees
iv. All applications must be accompanied by certified copies of academic and professional certificates, including:
- Form IV/VI Certificates
- Diploma/Professional Certificates
- Computer Certificates
Note: “Testimonials,” “Provisional Results,” “Statement of Results,” and Form IV/VI result slips will not be accepted
v. Applicants who studied abroad must ensure their certificates are verified by TCU, NECTA, or NACTE
vi. Retired public servants are not eligible, unless they have formal approval from the Chief Secretary
vii. Applicants already employed in entry-level public service positions are not allowed to apply, in line with Circular Ref. No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010
viii. Submission of false information or forged certificates will result in legal action
ix. Driver applicants must attach Driving Course Certificates that qualified them for the respective driving license
x. The application deadline is 17th June 2025.
xii. All applications must be submitted electronically through the Recruitment Portal https://portal.ajira.go.tz/
(This link is also available on the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat website under ‘Recruitment Portal’)
xiii. Applications submitted outside the stated procedures will not be considered
