THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
TANZANIA PRISONS FORCE
(PRISONS CORPORATION)
ANNOUNCEMENT
SHIMA GUARD COMPANY LIMITED, a company under the Tanzania Prisons Corporation, announces opportunities to join Capacity Building Training for Security Guard Services. The training will be conducted at Butimba Central Prison Grounds in Mwanza Region starting from 01/07/2026.
- APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be a Tanzanian citizen.
• Must not be an alcoholic.
• Must be between 20 and 45 years of age.
• Must have no criminal conviction or criminal record.
• Must be of good character.
• Must be able to read and write Kiswahili or English fluently.
• Must be willing to work anywhere assigned upon completion of the training.
• Must be mentally sound.
• Must have no history of drug abuse.
• Must have a minimum height of 5.6 feet and above.
- APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS
• Recommendation letters from two (02) guarantors with identification from the local government (street/village authorities), including guarantors’ photographs and telephone numbers.
• An introduction letter from the Executive Officer/Chairperson of the local government where the applicant resides, including the Executive Officer’s/Chairperson’s telephone number.
• A copy of the National Identification Card (NIDA) or NIDA Number.
• Medical fitness forms from a Government Hospital.
• Copies of certificates for Local Militia (Mgambo) and National Service (JKT) training for applicants who attended such training.
• Copies of academic certificates and any professional skills certificates, where applicable.
- APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications should be addressed to:
Managing Director,
SHIMA GUARD COMPANY LIMITED,
Immigration and Prisons Regional Building, Second Floor,
Opposite Nyerere Square,
P.O. Box 1725,
DODOMA.
Applications may be submitted through the nearest prison facility to the applicant, delivered directly to SHIMA GUARD COMPANY LIMITED offices located at the Immigration and Prisons Regional Building, Second Floor, sent via the company email: [email protected], or mailed through the postal address provided above.
For further information, contact the Company Training Officer, INSP Sylvester Mario Kibuga, through telephone number 0755 500 372.
The deadline for receiving applications is 25 June 2026.
Issued by:
ACP Ali A. Uwessu
MANAGING DIRECTOR
SHIMA GUARD COMPANY LIMITED
MANAGING DIRECTOR
SHIMA GUARD COMPANY LIMITED
P.O. Box 1725
DODOMA

