UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
USHETU DISTRICT COUNCIL
When replying please quote:
Ref. UDC/L. 40/08/67 24 November 2025.
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Executive Director of Ushetu District Council invites qualified Tanzanians to apply for five (05) job vacancies in this Council after obtaining permission from the President's Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance as per the following breakdown:
1.1 DRIVER GRADE II – 02 POSITIONS
1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To inspect the vehicle before and after trips to determine the vehicle's safety condition,
ii. To transport staff to various locations on official trips.
iii. To perform minor vehicle repairs.
iv. To collect and distribute various documents.
v. To fill out and maintain records of all trips in the log book (Log – Book).
vi. To clean the vehicle, and
vii. To perform other duties as assigned by your Supervisor.
1.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
To be employed, applicants must have a Form Four (Form IV) certificate and a Class E or C driving license for which they have worked for at least one year (1) without causing an accident, along with training certificates that qualified them to obtain the respective classes. Furthermore, they must have attended a Basic Driving Course offered by a VETA College or another Government-recognized College.
1.1.3 SALARY LEVEL
TGS B
1.2 OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY GRADE II - 03 POSITIONS
1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY GRADE II
i. Typing letters, reports, and routine and confidential documents.
ii. Receiving guests, presenting their problems, and directing them to the section where they can be assisted.
iii. Maintaining records and Registers of events, appointments, guests, meeting dates, trips of his/her superior, and other work schedules.
iv. Searching for files and documents required in the performance of work duties.
v. Receiving files and distributing them to officers in the relevant Division/Unit/Section.
vi. Collecting, storing, and returning files and documents to the relevant sections.
vii. Arranging extracts and making preparations for various meetings.
viii. Preparing a list of office equipment requirements.
1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
To be employed, the applicant must have Form Four (IV) or Form Six (VI) Education. They must have a Diploma in Secretarial Studies (NTA level 6). Furthermore, they must have passed a Shorthand subject in Kiswahili and English at 100 words per minute and acquired Office computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail, and Publisher from any Government-recognized College.
1.2.3 SALARY LEVEL
TGS C
GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS
i. All applicants must be Tanzanian Citizens aged between 18 and 45 years.
ii. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and must specify their disability in the job application system for information to the Secretariat of Employment in the Public Service.
iii. Applicants must attach a detailed personal description (Detailed C.V) with a functional address, accessible phone numbers, and an email address (E-mail Address) along with the names of three reliable referees.
iv. All applications must be accompanied by certified copies of Academic and Professional Certificates by an Advocate/Lawyer. These include Form Four or Form Six certificates for those who reached that level and various training completion certificates considering the job qualifications.
v. Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificate – Form Four and Form Six Examination Certificates, Computer Certificate, - Professional Certificates (Professional Certificate from Respective Boards).
vi. Candidates who submit Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statement of results, Form IV and Form VI results slips WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED WITH THE INTERVIEW.
vii. Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure their certificates have been verified and validated by the relevant Authorities (TCU, NECTA, and NACTVET).
viii. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service are not allowed to apply unless they have permission from the Chief Secretary.
ix. Job applicants for the Driver Grade II cadre with a Class E or C license must ATTACH their Driving Training certificates which qualified them to obtain the respective classes.
x. Job applicants who are already employed in intern positions within the Public Service should not apply and are required to adhere to the instructions in Letter No. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated November 30, 2010.
xi. Applicants who submit false information and qualifications will face legal action.
xii. Candidates whose names differ in their documents must submit a Sworn Affidavit for Name Change (Deed Poll) registered with the Ministry of Lands.
xiii. The deadline for submitting applications is 08 December, 2025
xiv. IMPORTANT: Remember to attach your signed application letter together with Academic Certificates, and address the letter to:
The Executive Director,
Ushetu District Council,
P.O. Box 50,
USHETU - KAHAMA.
xv. All job applications must be sent via the Electronic Recruitment System (Recruitment Portal) through the following address; https://portal.ajira.go.tz (This address is also available on the website of the Employment Secretariat by entering the area marked “Recruitment Portal”).
xvi. Applications submitted outside the procedure specified in this announcement WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Issued by;
Hadjja M. Kabojela
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (W)
USHETU DISTRICT COUNCIL