The Executive Director of Handeni District Council has received approval for new employment for the 2023/2024 staffing year from the Permanent Secretary, President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance, via letter Ref. No. FA.97/228/01/A/25 dated April 29, 2025.
Therefore, all qualified Tanzanians are invited to apply for the following positions:
Open Positions and Description
1. Office Management Secretary II – 4 Positions
Qualifications:
- Must have completed Form Four (CSEE) or Form Six (ACSEE).
- Must hold a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or NTA Level 6 Certificate in Secretarial Studies.
- Must have passed shorthand typing in both Swahili and English at 100 words per minute.
- Must be competent in office computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, and Publisher from a government-recognized institution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Typing letters, reports, and confidential documents.
- Welcoming guests, handling inquiries, and guiding them accordingly.
- Managing schedules, events, appointments, and work calendars.
- Retrieving and organizing files and documents needed for work.
- Receiving files and forwarding them to relevant departments.
- Collecting, storing, and returning files and records to proper places.
- Preparing meeting notes and organizing logistics for various meetings.
- Preparing lists of office supplies needed.
Salary Scale: Government salary scale – TGS C
2. Driver Grade II – 7 Positions
Qualifications:
- Must have a Form Four (CSEE) certificate.
- Must have a valid Driving License Class “E” or “C”.
- At least 1 year of driving experience with no record of accidents.
- Must have completed a Basic Driving Course from VETA or any other government-recognized institution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect the vehicle before and after trips to ensure safety.
- Transport staff to different locations for official duties.
- Perform minor vehicle maintenance.
- Maintain a logbook for all trips.
- Pick up and deliver various documents.
- Clean the vehicle.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Salary Scale: Government salary scale – TGS B
General Conditions for Applicants
- Must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 45 (except for those currently in government service).
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability in the job application system for tracking purposes.
- All applicants should submit a detailed CV with contact information (phone and email) and names of three trustworthy referees.
- Government employees applying for a new cadre should route their application through their employer.
- Applications must be accompanied by verified copies of academic and professional certificates.
- Provisional results, result slips, and testimonial letters will not be accepted.
- Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must have their certificates verified by TCU, NECTA, or NACTE.
- Retired public servants are not allowed to apply unless they have clearance from the Chief Secretary.
- Those already employed in entry-level government jobs should not apply.
- Submitting false information will lead to legal action.
- The deadline for applications is June 16, 2025.
- Applications must be submitted through the Recruitment Portal: https://portal.ajira.go.tz
Important:
Remember to attach your signed cover letter and all academic documents. Address your application to:
Mkurugenzi Mtendaji,
Halmashauri ya Wilaya Handeni,
S.L.P. 355,
HANDENI.
For more details, visit www.handenidc.go.tz or call +255 0272977402.
