Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) Positions
Fire Fighter II
- Perform firefighting, fire drills, and rescue operations under supervision.
- Carry out fire-prevention activities and participate in firefighting as instructed.
- Keep records of fire and accident incidents.
- Attend to special calls, salvage work, and conduct routine inspections of premises.
- Receive and communicate fire and accident-related incidents and provide first aid to casualties.
- Maintain all emergency equipment in a state of readiness, including cleanliness, repairing, and testing, and check emergency resources for fire service use.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Scanner Operator II
- Receive the truck and ensure it and the container are in good condition.
- Check that the truck driver has the correct consignment documents.
- Direct the truck into the scanning zone and ensure it moves properly for safety.
- Initialize the scanning process and verify that the radioscopic image is captured correctly and the container number matches the physical one.
- Ensure the scanner and scanning zone are safe and secure and stop the process during emergencies.
- Instruct the truck driver to proceed or re-scan based on image quality.
- Process customs information in the system for radioscopic image analysis.
- Keep records and report to a supervisor on documents received, consignments scanned, and those not scanned.
- Promote safety and accident prevention in the workplace.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Tug Master II
- Assist in commanding the tug during berthing and un-berthing operations.
- Assist in inspecting safety gears, deck machinery, and firefighting equipment.
- Participate in appraising staff and identifying training needs.
- Train in preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Pilot II
- Train in piloting ships and other vessels.
- Train in safe berthing and un-berthing within the ports.
- Train in tug maneuvering within and beyond harbor boundaries.
- Train in operating the Floating Crane and dry docking.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Tug Mate II
- Assist in maintaining the tug logbook, showing time and movements, and controlling the tug's movement.
- Assist in supervising the cleanliness and tidiness of the craft.
- Assist in supervising rope splicing and winch operations.
- Assist in supervising paint work, chipping, and cleaning of the tug.
- Assist the Tug Master by using signs and working with them during operations.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Sailor II
- Clean the wheelhouse, accommodation, and perform chipping and painting on the main deck.
- Assist in maintaining rescue boats.
- Stand as a lookout watch.
- Assist in changing mooring chains for buoys.
- Assist with manual work during hydrographic surveys.
- Direct loading and unloading of cargo.
- Assist with lashing and rope work.
- Assist in assembling new buoys and towers.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Mooring Hand II
- Perform mooring of vessels during berthing and un-berthing.
- Maintain the cleanliness of mooring boats.
- Stand as a lookout watch on the mooring boat.
- Assist in changing mooring chains for buoys.
- Assist with manual work during hydrographic surveys.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
VTS Operator II
- Assist in operating radar and other electronic navigation system equipment.
- Assist in maintaining a proper lookout by radar or system to monitor vessel traffic.
- Assist in interpreting pictures and plotting positions, directions, and other relevant information.
- Communicate appropriate information to vessels regarding traffic status, including position, speed, direction, and environmental factors.
- Assist in coordinating traffic information to facilitate safe sailing, anchorage, or berthing.
- Assist in operating the GMDSS properly.
- Assist in coordinating maritime communication for search and rescue operations within port limits.
- Perform any other related official duties assigned by a supervisor.
ICT Officer II (Security)
- Plan and execute security systems software installation and upgrades.
- Plan and execute CCTV footage backups and archives.
- Troubleshoot CCTV software problems.
- Register staff identity cards for access controls.
- Plan and advise on Authority Access Control practice and strategy.
- Research new software technologies.
- Plan, install, and maintain hardware equipment.
- Plan, install, and maintain the security system network infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot network problems.
- Design surveillance camera placements to uphold security.
- Plan, install, and maintain security fencing & PIDS.
- Plan, install, and maintain radio infrastructure.
- Ensure high availability of the network infrastructure and minimize surveillance camera outages.
- Plan and maintain public address and general alarm systems.
- Plan and execute CCTV footage investigation strategy.
- Review CCTV footage daily and on demand for crime identification and evidence.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
ICT Officer II (Scanner)
- Receive radioscopic images on the Review Workstation (RIW) and confirm the container number matches the physical one.
- Check that all required declaration and manifest information is attached.
- Use RIW tools to compare the container's contents on the image with the declaration to decide if it conforms.
- Issue a verdict and comment on whether the goods conform or are suspect.
- Prepare and report on scanned and analyzed containers and goods.
- Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.
Receptionist II
- Receive and direct visitors to appropriate offices.
- Issue visitors' passes.
- Keep records of all visitors entering and leaving.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Office Assistant II
- Clean tea accessories, and prepare and serve tea or coffee.
- Clean offices, equipment, and the compound, and assist with gardening.
- Open doors and windows in the morning, check and switch off electrical equipment, and lock office doors at the end of the day.
- Take files, documents, and parcels to relevant offices or collect them as instructed.
- Coordinate the collection and distribution of mail to and from the Post Office.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Security Guard II
- Conduct physical security and surveillance at security gates, and for cargo, motor vehicles, and containers.
- Check and ensure proper cargo delivery through the cargo system.
- Operate Integrated Security Systems for surveillance and monitoring.
- Secure premises by patrolling, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, and controlling access points.
- Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or hazards.
- Observe departing personnel to prevent theft and ensure authorized property removal.
- Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Security Officer II
- Prepare rosters and allocate duties to Port Security Guards.
- Supervise the daily punctual attendance of subordinates.
- Prevent and protect cargo from damage, theft, and pilferage.
- Maintain discipline and ensure staff don't leave their posts without permission.
- Supervise security guards and ensure they provide efficient service.
- Prepare requisitions for materials needed by the unit.
- Assist in conducting regular security inspections.
- Assist in interpreting and implementing policies, standards, norms, and procedures.
- Assist in preparing daily crime and incident reports.
- Assist in maintaining a registry of security records.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Planning Officer II
- Prepare sound programs in accordance with the Master Plan.
- Monitor the implementation of the Master Plan and related programs.
- Ensure the availability of relevant information for preparing the TPA Corporate Strategic Plan.
- Carry out the preparation of Annual Plans and Budgets to ensure uniform plans and harmonized targets.
- Ensure the timely availability of information for compiling corporate key target reports.
- Perform any other related official duties assigned by a supervisor.
Hydrographer II
- Assist in maintaining hydrographic survey systems (equipment and software).
- Assist in installing and calibrating hydrographic survey systems.
- Assist in establishing geodetic controls for hydrographic survey works.
- Assist in controlling and monitoring data quality during hydrographic surveys.
- Assist in conducting hydrographic surveys (bathymetric data acquisition and processing).
- Assist in conducting oceanographic measurements (currents, waves, tides).
- Assist in conducting calibrations and maintenance of tide gauges.
- Assist in positioning and maintaining Aids to Navigation positions.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Diver II
- Assist in implementing rescue plans as required.
- Observe safety measures and environmental management standards.
- Rig and rescue underwater items.
- Appraise management on safety conditions at the quay and other shallow waters.
- Participate in liaisons with other units during rescue and underwater maintenance programs.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Engine Room Assistant II
- Work within the daily work schedule.
- Maintain the tug logbook, showing engine and auxiliary running hours and tug movements.
- Ensure routine maintenance of machineries is carried out as per the planned schedule.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre (EASTC) Positions
Assistant Lecturer (Actuarial Statistics & Data Science)
- Teach up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree).
- Assist senior staff in practicals, seminars, and tutorials up to NTA Level 9 as part of capacity building.
- Prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises.
- Conduct research, seminars, and case studies.
- Carry out consultancy and community services under supervision.
- Supervise students' projects.
- Assist in preparing teaching manuals and compendiums.
- Work in cooperation with seniors on specific projects.
- Attend workshops, conferences, and symposiums.
- Perform any other official duties assigned by a supervisor.
Tutorial Assistant (Actuarial Statistics, Data Science & ICT)
- Teach up to NTA level 6 (Ordinary Diploma).
- Assist in conducting tutorial and practical exercises for students under close supervision.
- Prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises.
- Assist in conducting research under close supervision.
- Participate in developing and reviewing curriculum.
- Assist in carrying out consultancy and community services under close supervision.
- Perform any other related duties assigned by a supervisor.
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