18 New Jobs at Kahama Shinyanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (KASHWASA)

Title of the Post: Driver I

Number of Posts: One (1)

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a Form IV certificate with Clean and Valid Class “C” Driving License and attended professional driving course at the National Institute of Transport (NIT). 

Capable of driving all types of motor vehicles, motor cycles and machines. Must have experience of at least five (5) years with a clean driving record without causing any road accident.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: –

Driving motor vehicles, motor cycles and machines as may be assigned;

Ensuring motor vehicles, motor cycles and machines and their accessories are in good condition;

Following up vehicles or machines under repairs and ensure that required spares are all fitted and that obsolete spares are returned to stores for verification;

Maintaining vehicle or machine cleanliness,

Ensuring safety of the vehicle and machines;

Maintaining and recording log books for all trips/ routes made;

Undertaking routine checks on the vehicle to ensure that it is serviceable;

Reporting any defect or problems detected in the vehicle or machines;

Monitoring mileage and sending vehicles for normal service when due;

Supervising, monitoring and certifying maintenance carried out on the vehicle is of adequate standard;

Monitoring and taking safe custody of vehicle all the time;

Monitoring fuel consumption of vehicles and advise; and

Performing any other duties related to the above as assigned by Transport Officer.

Title of the Post: Assistant Transmission Technician Grade II

Number of Posts: Three (3)

Qualification and Experience

Holder of Form IV Certificate with Trade Test Grade II in welding/plumbing from a recognised Training Institution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: –

Inspecting transmission and reporting any deviation

Recording water losses and reporting water leakages

Reporting of water pipe bursts and recommending necessary rectification,

Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Transmission Technician.

Title of the Post: Water Transmission Technician Grade II

Number of Posts: Three (3)

Qualification and Experience:

Holder of a Diploma in Civil/Water Supply/Mechanical Engineering from a recognised Technical College.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Repairing all water leakages as they occur

Monitoring and reporting unauthorized water connection,

Preparing on time required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on water transmission activities,

Finding the causes for water loss and making necessary rectifications,

Ensuring that all customers get water supply accordingly,

Ensuring that all valves, pipes and other fittings are in good condition and operative all the time

Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Transmission Section.

Title of the Post: Plant Operator II

Number of Posts: Four (4)

Qualification and Experience:

Holder of an Ordinary Secondary Education Certificate with Trade Test II in Mechanical / Electrical from a recognised Institution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: –

Operating water pumps according to established schedules

Reporting abnormalities of water pumps functioning

Proper housekeeping of water pumps, pump house and surrounding

Recording and reporting of electrical and mechanical failure

Recording the amount of pumped water and establish time intervals from clean water to storage tanks

Making meter reading for electricity consumption at established time intervals

Monitoring water levels starting from intake, water treatment plant and reservoir

Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Shift Superintendent

Title of the Post: Mechanical Technician I

Number of Posts: One (1)

Qualification and Experience:

Holder of a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised Technical College with at least four (4) years working experience in Mechanical works including maintenance of water pumps.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: –

Providing advice on mechanical matters of the Authority;

Carrying out mechanical inspections, maintenance and repair of machines, equipment and pumps;

Completing job card for every mechanical maintenance and repair works;

Preparing on time required daily,weekly,monthly,quarterly, semi- annual and annual reports on water transmission activities

Repairing reported mechanical faults, machines and pumps;

Collecting and keep record of mechanical maintenance and repair works undertaken for every machine;

Maintaining mechanical machines and equipment;

Preparing maintenance schedule and undertaking mechanical preventive maintenance of machines and equipment; and

Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Title of the Post: Planning and Construction Engineer I

Number of Posts: One (1)

Reporting to: Technical Manager

Supervises: None

Duty Station: Shinyanga

Qualification and Experience:

Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental/Water Resource Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University/lnstitution with minimum work experience of four (4) in the related field. 

Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Registration Board and ICT literate with interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge in application of Auto CAD related in Water Supply and Sanitation will be an added advantage.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: –

Planning, designing and supervising construction and rehabilitation of water supply structures and buildings

Preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on construction works.

Preparing bills of quantities and estimate for water structures and buildings.

Carrying out preliminary investigation of water works for new connections.

Undertaking water works Construction.

Undertaking proper rehabilitation of buildings

Producing workable drawing of water works

Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Technical Manager.

Title of the Post: Head of Legal Service Unit

Number of Posts: One (1)

Qualification and Experience:

A holder of a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Law from a recognized Institution. 

Must be registered Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and possessing a valid practicing certificate. The candidate must have at least 8 years working experience as a practicing lawyer and must be computer literate with interpersonal and communication skills

Main Duties and Responsibilities: –

Advising the Managing Director and Management on legal implication of decisions pertaining to activities of the Authority.

Working in consultation with the heads of department to ensure that all decisions and action taken by the Authority are legal, proper, appropriate and ethical.

Drafting and presenting to the Managing Director and where applicable to the Board all legal documents for facilitations of the achievement of the Authority’s Mission and Goals.

Working with the Human Resources Officer to represent and defend the Authority’s interests in industrial disputes

Taking and preparing minutes at Board meetings.

Keeping in sound custody all minutes and documents pertaining to Board deliberations.

Drafting the Authority’s contracts for conduct of business with different stakeholders.

Attending Court session to defend interests of the Authority.

Performing any other activity as it may be assigned by the Managing Director.

Title of the Post: Head of Public Relations Unit

Number of Posts: One (1)

Post Purpose: 

Responsible for providing public relations advisory Service and managing reputation of the corporation.

Qualification and Experience:

Holder of a Bachelor and Master’s Degree /Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relation/lnternational 

Relation or Business Communication from a recognized University/lnstitute with at least 8 years working experience as a Public Relations Officer/ Journalist/Community Officer from recognized organization/ Institution. 

Must be ICT literate with strong interpersonal communication skills.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: –

Creating and maintaining a good image of the Authority among its stakeholders and the general public
Keeping the general public informed of all relevant events and development with regard to KASHWASA services.

Keeping employees informed of all relevant events and development within and outside the Authority.

Maintaining good relations with the Ministry concerned with water as well as other bodies such as media and the public

Ensuring that the Authority prepares and carries out effective public relations programmes with particular attention to public health education, water conservation and tariff policies

Preparing promotional/advertisement materials concerning the Authority’s activities

Preparing various publications such as, press releases, folders, booklets, flyers, posters, banners and newsletters for the development of the Authority.

Preparing press conferences and meeting for the Authority upon approval from the Managing Director.

Managing and maintaining good relations between the customers and the Authority.

Coordinating all advertisements, announcements and education programme within and outside KASHWASA.

Performing any other duties as may assigned by the Managing Director.

Title of the Post: Assistant Supplies Officer II

Number of Posts: One (1)

Qualification and Experience:

Holder of Diploma in Materials Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. 

Must have completed Professional level III of Procurement Professional exams and registered with Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board and ICT literate with good interpersonal communication skills.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: –

Responsible for efficient receiving, inspection, storage and issuance of right materials of right quality at the right time to the Authority.

Recommending to the heads of department, standards and procedures for the storage and issue of all materials and services required for the proper operations.

Co-ordinating with department and Units ‘heads for the salvage of usable materials and the disposal of obsolete and non-salvageable items.

Ensuring availability of necessary materials all the time according to established stock levels.

Ensuring efficient, safe and economical storage of materials and supplies in store and stockyards.

Preparing materials annual expenditure budget and ensuring adherence to established standards of material usage.

Ensuring that proper record-keeping system is maintained for all stores.

Recommending to the Management on economical stocks purchase quantities, re-order levels, re-order time and effective system of stock control.

Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Title of the Post: Driver II

Number of Posts: Two (2)

Qualification and Experience:

Holder of a Form IV certificate with Clean and Valid Class “C” Driving License and attended professional driving course at the National Institute of Transport (NIT).Capable of driving all types of motor vehicles, motor cycles and machines. 

Must have experience of one (1) year with a clean driving record without causing any road accident.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Driving motor vehicles, motor cycles and machines as may be assigned;

Ensuring motor vehicles, motor cycles and machines and their accessories are in good condition;

Following up vehicles or machines under repairs and ensure that required spares are all fitted and that obsolete spares are returned to stores for verification;

Maintaining vehicle or machine cleanliness,

Ensuring safety of the vehicle and machines;

Maintaining and recording log books for all trips/ routes made;

Undertaking routine checks on the vehicle to ensure that it is serviceable;

Reporting any defect or problems detected in the vehicle or machines;

Monitoring mileage and sending vehicles for normal service when due;

Supervising, monitoring and certifying maintenance carried out on the vehicle is of adequate standard;

Monitoring and taking safe custody of vehicle all the time;

Monitoring fuel consumption of vehicles and advise; and
Performing any other duties related to the above as assigned by Transport Officer.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Age Limit: Not above 45 years for all posts.
Remuneration:
All posts carry attractive remuneration and fringe benefits, according to the Authority’s Scheme of Service.

Personal Attributes
High level of integrity, honest and sense of responsibility.
Team player with the ability to work independently.
Self – motivated.
Committed to deliver work of a high standard

Mode of Application
Prospective candidates are invited to submit applications in their own handwriting together with copies of their certificates, a fully typed and signed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with e-mail address, a reliable postal address and telephone numbers, copies of relevant certificates/testimonials/transcripts and addresses of at least three(3) professional referees to the following: –

Managing Director,
KahamaShinyanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. Box 1246,
SHINYANGA.

Closing Date 03rd December, 2019.

NB:

All educational/professional certificates must be from accredited institutions which are recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE), the National Examinations Council of Tanzania or other relevant bodies.

| Deadline: 03rd December, 2019