INTRODUCTION:
Mkulazi Holding Company Ltd (MHCL) is a joint venture company currently owned by National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and Tanzania Prisons Service. The principal activity of the company is to undertake production and importation of Sugar, Establishment of the Company is in line with the implementation of the second five year development plan (FYDP II) aiming to ensure that Tanzania becomes industrialized and middle income economy (Tanzania ya Viwanda) by the year 2025.

MKULAZI HOLDING COMPANY LTD Vision is to become the largest integrated sugar company in East and Central Africa. Its Mission is to produce and supply quality sugar and related products consistently and efficiently in local and regional markets. The Company company’s core values includes; Professionalism, Team Work, Innovation and Priority to customers’ needs.

The company wishes to invite competent, experienced, qualified and dedicated young Tanzanians to fill in the vacancy positions currently available in the company as follows below:

Lorry Drivers (4 posts)

Driver will be responsible to operate truck in safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, and at various job sites to deliver/ transport materials. He/she will be reporting to Cultivation Supervisor. Posted on AjiraLeo.com website
Duties and responsibilities of Lorry Driver:
Drive trucks in safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, and at various job sites to deliver/transport materials;
Machinery maintenance such as blowing, cleaning and washing on regular basis;

Daily pre start checking such as checks fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls for safe operation;
Fix minor repairs in field such as loose bolts etc;
Fill tractor log sheets accurately; and
Any other lawful duties as may be assigned by his/her seniors.

Qualification and Experience:
Holder of driving certificate from recognised institutions and valid driving licence;
More than 5years experience on driving a dump truck;
Ability to Drive more than one machine will be an added advantage; and
Experience will sugar estate field activities will be an added advantage.

Excavator Operator (1 post)

Operator will be responsible to operate an excavator to do trenching, excavations, loading, reshaping of drains/canals and lifting objects.The person will be reporting to Cultivation Supervisor.
Duties and responsibilities of Excavator Operator:
Operate an Excavator to do trenching, excavations, reshaping canals/drains, loading and lifting objects;
Machinery maintenance such as blowing, cleaning and washing on regular basis;
Daily pre start checking such as checks fluid levels, lights, and other controls for safe operation;
Fix minor repairs in field such as loose bolts etc;
Fill tractor log sheets accurately; and
Any other lawful duties as may be assigned by his/her seniors.

Qualification and Experience:
Holder of driving certificate from recognised institutions and valid driving licence.
More than 4 year experience on operating excavators

Ability to operate more than one machine will be an added advantage
Experience will Sugar Estate field activities will be an added advantage

FIELD ASSISTANT (1 Post Re-advertised)

This person will assist the Head of Department on various data controls and administrative activities. The person will be reporting to Head of Agriculture Department.
Duties and responsibilities of Field Assistant:
Performing administrative activities such as maintaining information files and processing paper work;
Update various field reports such as weekly field progress report, daily activity sheets, tractor usage availability sheet etc;
Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports from various heads of fields sections;
Raising requisition for various departmental needs such as tools, consumables, spares, safety gears etc;
Update agricultural inputs stock availability and advice in consultation with stores team;
Manage machines fuel consumption and report for abnormality; and
Any other legal duties as she/he may be assigned by his/her Senior.

Qualification and Experience:
Holder of a Degree in Agriculture or Environmental Studies or equivalents;
Proficiency in Microsoft outlook, word and excel;
Excellent written and verbal communication;
Attention to details and ability to proofread quickly;
Must have three (3) years working experience; and
Experience of working on Sugarcane Estate will be an added advantage.

SENIOR LAND SURVEYOR (1 Post – Re-advertised)

The person will be responsible for Precision Farming surveying activities and preparation and maintenance of sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys in order to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed. The person will be reporting to the Head of Agriculture Department.
Duties and responsibilities of Senior Land Surveyor:

Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys in order to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed;
Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites;
Direct or conduct surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles;
Record the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features;
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain;
Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys;
Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements;
Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments;
Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps; and
Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by his/her Senior Officers.

Qualification and Experience:
Holder of a Bachelor Degree/Master degree in surveying, mapping or Geomatics;
More than five (5) years experience in survey activities within a sugarcane plantation;
Ability to use survey instruments such as RTK system,Total Station and Automatic level;

Conversant with design softwares that are widely used in sugarcane plantations such as multiplane design software, trimble business software, farm-work software and AutoCAD; and
Be a team player and able to work autonomously.

BOILER MAKERS (2 posts)

This person will fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools. He/she will be reporting to Heavy Equipment supervisor.
Duties and responsibilities of Boiler makers:
Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools;
Read and interpret diagrams, sketches and blueprints to determine operations, required materials and time frames for projects;
Set up, operate and maintain welding equipment;
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws;
Adhere to working environment safety measures by wearing specialized goggles, helmets and gloves; and
Any other lawful duties as assigned by his/her seniors.

Qualification and Experience:
Holder of Trade Test certificate or full technician Certificate in Welding coupled with provable on job training;
Experienced to use multiple welding machines including the arc welding and MIG (metal inert gas) welding;
Must have 5 years experience on welding heavy duty structures;
Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.);
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings;
Knowledge of safety standards and use protective gears (face- shield, gloves etc.);
Deftness and attention to detail; and
Professional Certification will be an added advantage.

IRRIGATION MANAGER (1 Post)

The person will be responsible for Design, construction supervision, installation and operation management of irrigation and drainage network systems. He will be reporting to Head of Agriculture Department.
Duties and Responsibilities of Irrigation Manager:
Plans, designs, and oversees construction and installation of irrigation and drainage system projects
Plan and supervise all irrigation system maintenance over the estate including minor repairs
Oversee day to day irrigation and drainage activities in cane fields
Establish and Maintain the stock of repair parts to ensure appropriate maintenance of irrigation system
Execute all fertilization and other chemical injections;
Preparation of weekly, quarterly, and annual activity report
Responsible and accountable for section budget;
Must comply with and enforce Safety rules and regulations;
Perform all other lawful duties as will be assigned by his/her senior from time to time.

Qualification and Experience
Holder of a Bachelor Degree/Master degree in Irrigation/Agricultural Engineering or Equivalent;
Must have Five (5) years experience in design, installation and construction supervision of irrigation works of which 2years must be from Sugarcane plantation;
Conversant with design software that are widely used in Irrigation works such as AutoCAD;and
Excellent mentoring skills, interpersonal skills, leadership and initiative Skills; and
Be a team player and able to work autonomously.

Backhoe Loader Operator (1 post)

Operator will be responsible to operate Backhoe loader equipped with front Mounted and rear buckets for loading materials, excavating and backfilling. He/she will be reporting to Cultivation Supervisor. Posted on ajiraleo.com website
Duties and responsibilities of Backhoe Loader Operator:
Operate Backhoe loader equipped with front Mounted and rear buckets for loading materials, excavating and backfilling;
Machinery maintenance such as blowing, cleaning and washing on regular basis;
Daily pre start checking such as checks fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls for safe operation;
Fix minor repairs in field such as loose bolts etc;
Fill tractor log sheets accurately; and
Any other duties as may be assigned by his/her seniors.

Qualification and Experience
Holder of driving certificate from recognised institutions and valid driving licence;
More than 5years experience on operating backhoe loader;
Ability to operate more than one machine will be an added advantage; and
Experience will sugar estate field activities will be an added advantage;

Compactor Operator (1 post)

Operator will be responsible to operate roller machine to compact earth fills, subgrades and flexible base to grade specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures. The person will be reporting to Cultivation Supervisor. Posted on ajiraleo.com website
Duties and responsibilities Compactor Operator:
Operate Backhoe loader equipped with front Mounted and rear buckets for loading materials, excavating and backfilling;
Machinery maintenance such as blowing, cleaning and washing on regular basis;
Daily pre start checking such as checks fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls for safe operation;
Fix minor repairs in field such as loose bolts etc;
Fill tractor log sheets accurately; and
Any other lawful duties as may be assigned by his/her seniors.

Qualification and Experience:
Holder of driving certificate from recognised institutions and valid driving licence.
More than 3 year experience on operating roller machine
Ability to operate more than one machine will be an added advantage
Experience will sugar estate field activities will be an added advantage

MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN (1 Position)

This person will be responsible for maintenance, diagnostics and repair of Motor vehicles such as Lorries, Pickups, etc.The person will be reporting to Workshop Supervisor.Posted on ajiraleo.com website
Duties and responsibilities Motor Vehicle Technician:
Keep equipment or tools used for inspecting, maintaining and testing vehicles;
Conduct preventive maintenance such as Engine tune -ups, Oil, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing and replacing filters etc;
Maintain vehicles function condition by listening to operator complaints, conducting inspections, repairing engine failures replacing parts and components;
Verifies vehicle service ability by conducting test drives, adjusting control and systems;
Complies with state vehicles requirement by testing engine safety and combustion control standards;
Maintain vehicles appearance by cleaning and washing;
Maintain vehicles records by recording service and repair;
Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions troubleshooting breakdown maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for service; and
To carry out any other lawful work related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Light Tractor Operators (4 posts)

Operator will be responsible to drive Light Tractors below 150hp to draw farm implements and tow trailer. The person will be reporting to Cultivation Supervisor.
Duties and responsibilities of Light Tractor Operator:
Drive light tractors to draw farm implements and tow trailers;
Machinery maintenance such as blowing, cleaning and washing on regular basis;
Daily pre start checking such as checks fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls for safe operation;
Fix minor repairs in field such as loose bolts, changing wearing parts of implements etc;
Fill tractor log sheets accurately; and
Any other duties as may be assigned by his/her seniors.

Qualification and Experience:
Holder of driving certificate from recognized institutions and valid driving licence;
More than 4 year experience on operating Light Tractors in plantation; and
Experience with Auto guidance operations is an added advantage.

Bulldozer Operators (2 posts)

Operator will be responsible to operate an Bulldozer to do clearance, piling, rough levelling He/she will be reporting to Cultivation Supervisor
Duties and responsibilities of Bulldoser Operator:
Operate an excavator to do clearance, piling, rough levelling etc;
Machinery maintenance such as blowing, cleaning and washing on regular basis;
Daily pre start checking such as checks fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls for safe operation;
Fix minor repairs in field such as loose bolts etc;
Fill tractor log sheets accurately; and
Any other duties as may be assigned by his/her seniors.

Qualification and Experience:
Holder of driving certificate from recognised institutions and valid driving licence;
More than 5years experience on operating Bulldosers;
Ability to operate more than one machine will be an added advantage; and
Experience will sugar estate field activities will be an added advantage.

WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR (1 Post).

The person will be responsible to ensure the management of the maintenance activities for all equipment at the company. The person will be reporting to the Project Manager.
Duties and responsibilities of Workshop Supervisor:
Supervise the equipment on-site by ensuring continuous service through routine/non-routine maintenance and/or repair;
Maintenance and/or repairs of all Agricultural machines and other company vehicles;
Supervise and co-ordinate the workshop subordinate in order to ensure that work is carried out in compliance with quality;
Ensure compliance with safety procedures;
Prepare and manage the Budget the Workshop maintenance budget
Implement asset maintenance procedures and identify the best maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and boost asset uptime and availability;
Plan and Stock the required quantity of spare parts in order to guarantee continuity of work and planning;
Monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, equipment and initiates recording when necessary;
Ensure that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished timely and in a cost-effective manner;
Manage/coordinate and evaluate maintenance personnel’s performance assigned; and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.

Qualification and Experience
Shall have a Bachelor degree in Automobile/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University; and
Shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience in Workshop management or supervision from in Industrial sector.
Good diagnostic and problem solving skills;
Experience with sugarcane plantations will be an added advantage;
Must care about the quality of work to be done and have customer satisfaction in mind;
Must be safety conscious to avoid unnecessary accident
Must be proficiency with computer especially MS word, Excel and outlook

HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN (1 Post)

This person will be responsible for maintenance, diagnostics and repair on heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, Lorries etc. He/she will be reporting to Workshop Supervisor
Duties and responsibilities Heavy Duty Equipment Technician:
Plan service and maintenance of machines;
Trouble shoot problems on machines and repair;
Advise his/her Senior on the spares needed on the machines;
Test drive the machines after repair;
Train drivers and operator on good operation/driving techniques and management of machines; and
Perform any other lawful duties as will be assigned to him/her from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of Trade Test certificate or full technician Certificate in Auto-Mechanics or equivalent coupled with provable on job training;
More than 5years experience on heavy machineries such as tractors, excavators, lorries etc;
Good diagnostic and problem solving skills;
Experience with sugarcane plantations will be an added advantage;
Must care about the quality of work to be done and have customer satisfaction in mind;
Must be safety conscious to avoid unnecessary accident;

Grader Operator (1 posts)

Operator will be responsible to operate a grader to spread and level dirt, soils, gravel, and stone, to grade specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures. He/she will be reporting to Cultivation Supervisor.
Duties and responsibilities of Grader Operator:
Operate Grader to spread and level dirt, soils, gravel, and stone, to grade Specifications in construction and maintenance of earthwork structures;
Machinery maintenance such as blowing, cleaning and washing on regular basis;
Daily pre start checking such as checks fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls for safe operation;
Fix minor repairs in field such as loose bolts etc;
Fill tractor log sheets accurately; and
Any other lawful duties as may be assigned by his/her seniors.

Qualification and Experience
Holder of driving certificate from recognised institutions and valid driving licence;
More than 5years experience on operating Motor Graders in construction industry;
Ability to operate more than one machine will be an added advantage; and
Experience will sugar estate field activities will be an added advantage.

Front End Loader Operator (1 post)

Operator will be responsible to operate wheel loader equipped with front Mounted bucket for transport of materials, feed hoppers, stock pile and load materials. He/she will be reporting to Cultivation Supervisor.
Duties and responsibilities Front and Loader Operator:
Operate wheel loader equipped with front Mounted bucket for transport of materials, feed hoppers, stock pile and load materials;
Machinery maintenance such as blowing, cleaning and washing on regular basis;
Daily pre start checking such as checks fluid levels, tires, lights, and other controls for safe operation;
Fix minor repairs in field such as loose bolts etc;
Fill tractor log sheets accurately; and
Any other duties as may be assigned by his/her seniors.

Qualification and Experience:
Holder of driving certificate from recognised institutions and valid driving licence;
More than 5 year experience on operating loaders;
Ability to operate more than one machine will be an added advantage; and
Experience will sugar estate field activities will be an added advantage.

RECORD ASSISTANTS 2 POST

Duties and responsibilities of Records Assistant:
To record all letters in the inward and outward registers;
To sort index and file letters in the appropriate files;
To record and maintain the file movements in the transit cards or in the file movement registers;
To maintain the postage Imprest registers;
Keep and maintain files in good order;
To make sure that confidential information do not leak at all;
Retrieving files in response to request from staff;
Receive payment schedule and file accordingly;
Keep and maintain Archives according to standard procedures;
Provide effective access to library collections and resources;
Maintain records for the Books/materials borrow service;
Respond to daily on-site requests for information needs for library users; and
To carry out any other lawful work related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualification and Experience:
Must have at least Basic Certificate in Records Management or Certificate in Library and Information Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A diploma will be an added advantage;
Must have an experience of at least three (3) years of experience in Record management with fluency in English; and
Must be computer literate.

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (1 Post)

He/she shall have to install, connect, maintain, and repair electrical equipment such as switches, switchboards, electrical circuits using tools as required. The person shall be reporting to the Head of Factory.
Duties and responsibilities of Electrical Technician:
Ensure reliability of all company’s electrical equipment and systems;
Operate and maintain electrical equipment (transformers, switch gears, motors etc.) of power generation of the company;
Identify, analyze and offer solutions to address electrical problems;
Generate daily or weekly report for operations and maintenance of electrical equipment in the company;
Ensure compliance with safety requirements and standard procedures;
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical controls and instruments throughout the company;
Advice the management on continued use of unsuitable equipment appliances;
Ordering of electrical supplies and equipment;
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency; and
To carry out any other lawful work related duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and experience:
Holder of Trade Test certificate or full technician Certificate in Domestic Electrical installation or equivalent coupled with provable on job training;
Must have a strong analytical skills; and
Have three (3) years working experience as electrical Technician in a reputable Organization and preferably the Industrial sector.

AGRO-MECHANICS TECHNICIAN (1 Post)

This person will do diagnosis, maintenance and repair on Trailers and Implement (Trailers, Heavy ripper, Disc ploughs, Ridger/Light furrower, Scraper, Chemical/Water bowser etc) including fabrication and modification of equipment as directed by his senior. He/she shall be reporting to the Workshop Supervisor.
Duties and responsibilities of Agro-Mechanics Technician:
Repair and maintenance of Trailers and Implement (Trailers, Heavy ripper, Disc ploughs, Ridger/Light furrower, Scraper, Chemical/Water bowser etc);
Fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of Boiler makers, cutters, shapers and measuring tools;
Read and interpret diagrams, sketches and blueprints to determine operations, required materials and timeframes for projects.
Set up, operate and maintain welding equipment;
Ensure proper use of Job cards and documentation of maintenance or repair activities;
Advise his/her senior on the spares needed on trailers implements;
Setting of the implements after repair or when need arise;
Ensure safety at workplace are adhered; and
Any other lawful duties as she/he may be assigned by his senior.

Qualifications and experiences:
Holder of Trade Test certificate or full technician Certificate in Agro- Mechanisation or equivalent coupled with provable on job training;
At least five (5) year experience working in Agro-mechanic field plantation; and
Knowledge in computer application.

Drivers (Light vehicles) (5 Posts)

The person will be responsible to drive light vehicle in safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, and at various job sites to deliver/transport materials and personnel. The person will be reporting to the Human Resources Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities of Drivers:
Drive Light vehicle in safe and professional manner on public highways, roads, and at various job sites to deliver/transport materials and personnel
Perform Pre start checks to ascertain working condition of the vehicle and initiate/remedy problem solving where necessary;
Obtains requisite authority on daily performance in relation to persons and/ or materials to be conveyed and delivered by having the right documents and instructions in order to keep truck for internal and external agent’s use;
Timely counter checks loading and off-loading of materials, embarking and disembarking of persons by physical checks and counts where necessary in order to ensure that right embarking and disembarking and/or loading and deliveries is achieved;
Skilfully and safely drives the vehicle in order to safe guard the safety of the vehicle, people and material;
Prepares reports using simple format for record and further use;
Maintains log book showing the details of the movement of the vehicle in order to monitor the efficient and effective utilization of the vehicle;
Initiates carrying out routine service of the vehicle by alerting the concerned in order to keep the vehicle in long life service; and
Carries out any other instruction related to his job as may be assigned from time to time aimed at improving the overall performance of the section.

Qualifications and Experience:
Form Four (IV) Certificate plus Class “C” driving licence, Certificate in Motor driver’s Training from a recognised Institution, with At least three (3) years working experience from outside in the same field plus six months’probation period.

Qualifications and experience:
Must have a Level III certificate in motor vehicle mechanics from a recognized institution;
Must have hands on relevant working experience of not less than three (3) years in a reputable organization; and
Candidates with a Diploma in Automobile Engineering or relevant qualifications will be preferred.

Salaries and other Fringe Benefits for all these posts will be as per Mkulazi Salary Scales and Structures and in accordance with the Staff Regulations and Conditions of Service of the company, 2019.

General Condition:
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE ACCOMPLISHED SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND POSSES AN ORDINARY CERTIFICATE OR AN ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT AND SHOULD NOT BE ABOVE 45 YEARS OF AGE.

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Candidates meeting the requisite qualifications should submit their written applications and detailed CV to the address below (with the position applied written on the top of the envelope), describing how they see themselves qualifying for the applied position. They should also send copies of academic certificates, three referees, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail address. The closing deadline for all applications is 10 days after the advert. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
MKULAZI HOLDING COMPANY LIMITED,
P.O BOX 1079,
MOROGORO.

Deadline: 07th June, 2020.