Employment Opportunities at The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA)

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) was established to regulate the civil aviation industry to ensure effective implementation of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) as provided in the Annexes to the Chicago Convention on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and secure a safe and secure civil aviation environment in the United Republic of Tanzania. To meet this mandate of regulating and overseeing the functions of the aviation industry in an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective manner, and provision of air navigation services, TCAA invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanian Citizens to fill in the following vacant positions;


A. DIVISION OF AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES
A.1 JOB TITLE: AIR NAVIGATION ENGINEER II (6 POSITIONS: Julius Nyerere International Airport – 2, Kilimanjaro International Airport – 1, Abeid Aman Karume International Airport (Zanzibar)– 1, Mwanza Airport – 1 and Songwe Airport – 1)

Reporting to:
In charge of the respective Station.

Basic Function:
To assist (while on OJT) in carrying out maintenance of communication, navigation and surveillance equipments.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To assist in monitoring and recording the day to day serviceability of CNS equipments
  • To assist in carrying out corrective maintenance of CNS equipments
  • To assist in taking records in the log book and other forms
  • To assist in performing preventive maintenance
  • To assist in installation of CNS equipments/ facilities
  • To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering majoring in Telecommunication or Electronics or its equivalent professional qualifications from ICAO recognized institution that will undergo a CNS induction course and CNS equipment concept course. Must be registered as a Graduate Engineer.

Salary: Within salary grade of TCAA SS.7
Age limit: Not more than 28 years of age
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B. DIVISION OF CORPORATE SERVICES
B.1 JOB TITLE: ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN I (1 POSITION)
Reporting to: Estates Officer

Basic Function
To undertake maintenance of electrical systems and equipment in the Authority

Duties and responsibilities

  • To undertake minor electrical works, repairs and other facilities
  • To conduct regular inspections of the electrical facilities in Authority’s buildings
  • To determine requirements of maintenance and repairs
  • To assist in preparation of sketches and cost estimates for materials and services
  • To provide assistance during emergencies by operating the generators and other allied equipment
  • To advise the supervisor on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
  • To advise and prepare maintenance schedules of elevators, Generators, Air Conditioners and fire systems
  • To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications
Ordinary Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications with a working experience of not less than 3 (three) years in the relevant field.

Working Experience
Experience in a related field is an added advantage

Salary: Within salary grade of TCAA SS.5.1

Age limit: Not more than 35 years of age
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B.2 JOB TITLE: DRIVER II (1 POSITION)
REPORTS TO: Civil Aviation Manager – Tabora Airport

Basic Function:
To drive the Authority’s vehicles transporting staff, guests and goods.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To drive Authority vehicles as assigned by supervisor and complies with state traffic laws.
  • To make per – vehicle inspection to the assigned vehicle prior travelling and perform routine service to his vehicle
  • To keep record of vehicle movements, fuel, tyre and distance covered in logbook
  • To report vehicle mechanical defects discovered and physical damage to the Supervisor
  • To ensure that the vehicle entrusted to him/her has a valid insurance cover.
  • To deliver documents as per delivery order and supervisor’s instructions
  • To keep records of documents delivered to customers
  • To dispatch letters to respective offices
  • To report maintenance schedules to the Supervisor
  • To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications
Certificate of Secondary School Education with passes in Kiswahili and English, Class C, C1, C2 and C3 valid driving license and Trade Test Certificate from a recognized institution. He/she must have a driving experience of at least (3) years’ experience.

Salary: Within salary grade of TCAA SS. 2.1
Age limit: Not more than 45 years of age
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B.3 JOB TITLE: OFFICE ASSISTANT II (2 POSITIONS)
REPORTS TO: Civil Aviation Manager – Zanzibar Airport

Basic Function:
To assist in distribution and collection of files and other documents as well as dispatching letters to various offices in and outside the Authority

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To assist in organizing pre-meeting arrangements when needed.
  • To distribute mail internally to respective staff.
  • To photocopy documents, such as circulars and other publications.
  • To circulate files and documents internally to respective staff.
  • To dispatch letters to respective offices
  • To prepare and serve tea and refreshments in offices and during in house meetings.
  • To arrange meeting rooms as directed by Supervisor
  • To ensure offices are clean and neat at all times
  • To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications
Certificate of Secondary School Education with passes in Kiswahili and English languages.

Salary: Within salary grade of TCAA SS. 1.1

Age limit: Not more than 35 years of age

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR ALL POSITIONS
The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority is customer focused and operates in close partnership with its stakeholders. In that regard, individual applicants are expected to possess a high degree of integrity and be impartial in carrying out their tasks. In addition, the applicants must be tactful, able to relate with people, loyal, transparent, apolitical, accountable and computer literate.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Successful candidates will be appointed initially on one year probation period and thereafter if successful on unspecified period contract depending on the age of the applicant.
  • Legal Requirement: All employees of the Authority are required to observe the TCAA Code of Conduct.
  • Other terms and conditions of service are as promulgated in the TCAA Staff Rules.
  • TCAA is an equal opportunity employer. All are encouraged to apply
  • Only successful candidates will be contacted.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to meet their own costs for travel, accommodation and other matters in relation to the interview.


Mode of Application
Application letters should be accompanied with the following and send to the addresses below:

  • Updated Curriculum vitae
  • Copies of certificates including birth certificate,
  • Contact address of candidates including telephone number(s) and email addresses if any
  • Names and contact address of two referees, one referee should be work related from the current employer and,
  • Applied post should be clearly marked on top of the envelope and sent to the address below, eg “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …..”
  • Deadline for submission is two weeks after the first insertion.

MODE OF APPLICATION



NOTE:
Applications for the positions of Air Navigation Engineer II and Electrical Technician I should be addressed to the below address;

Director General,
Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority,
P.O.Box 2819,
DAR ES SALAAM

Applications for the position of Driver II should be addressed to the below address;

Civil Aviation Manager,
Tabora Airport,
P.O.Box 164,
TABORA

Applications for the positions of Office Assistant II should be addressed to the below address;

Civil Aviation Manager,
Zanzibar International Airport,
P.O.Box 1061,
ZANZIBAR

Deadline for subissions of application : 22 February, 2018

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