Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) is a government body in Tanzania established under Section 29 of the Public Service Act No. 8 of 2002 (as amended by Act No. 18 of 2007).
Its main purpose is to manage the recruitment process in the Public Service in a fair, transparent, and merit-based manner. It serves as a link between public employers and job seekers.
Main Responsibilities
- Announcing job vacancies in the Public Service on behalf of employers.
- Receiving and reviewing job applications based on stated criteria and qualifications.
- Conducting interviews for applicants who meet the requirements.
- Recommending shortlisted candidates to employers for final appointment.
- Ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, transparent, and free from corruption.
- Advising the Government on matters related to recruitment and human resource management.
Benefits of the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
- Transparency and accountability – Job vacancies are announced publicly through the website and media.
- Fair competition – Candidates are selected based on qualifications, not favoritism.
- Reduced bureaucracy – Applicants do not have to approach employers directly; the process is centrally managed.
- Record keeping – Maintains a database of applicants for future reference.
How to Get Information
- Official website: www.ajira.go.tz
- Social media: Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) – Public Service Recruitment Secretariat.
- Newspapers: Job advertisements are also published in weekly newspapers.
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