8 Job Vacancies at KASHWASA, Plant Operators




Plant Operator II 

Kahama Shinyanga Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (KASHWASA) is a fully autonomous public utility operates in accordance with the Water Supply and Sanitation Act, No. 5 of 2019.The Government Notice No. 45 of 23rd February 2007 mandated KASHWASA to produce water from Lake Victoria and supply in bulk to various Water Utilities and Community Based Water Supply Organisations.

Currently, KASHWASA supplies bulk water to Water Supply and Sanitation Authorities of Shinyanga, Kahama, Ngudu, Kishapu, Maganzo, Isaka, 68 Community Based Water Supply Organisations (COBWSOs) located in Misungwi, Kwimba, Shinyanga, Kahama, Kishapu and Msalala Districts and to Williamson Diamond Limited.

The expansion of water transmission pipeline from Lake Victoria is in final stages of completion, which by December, 2019 will supply bulk water to Water Supply and Sanitation Authorities of Tabora, Igunga, Nzega, Uyui and to over 100 Community Based Water Supply Organisations in Shinyanga and Tabora Regions.

KASHWASA wishes to recruit competent Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts: –

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

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 3rd 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.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The Authority’s employment policy is not gender biased. Hence, all prospective applicants are encouraged to apply.



Assistant Supplies Officer II  

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.

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 3rd 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.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The Authority’s employment policy is not gender biased. Hence, all prospective applicants are encouraged to apply.

 





Head of Public Relations  

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

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.

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 3rd 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.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The Authority’s employment policy is not gender biased. Hence, all prospective applicants are encouraged to apply.



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.

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 3rd 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.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The Authority’s employment policy is not gender biased. Hence, all prospective applicants are encouraged to apply.


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