TPA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE 5TH SEPTEMBER 2013

Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) was established under the Ports Act No. 17 of 2004.  The Authority is vested with the obligation and responsibility of developing, managing and promoting the maritime sector in Tanzania mainland.  The major role of TPA is to enhance the advantage of the geographical position of Tanzania’s maritime resources by fulfilling the following:

1.1    Promoting effective management and operations of sea and inland waterways ports.

1.2    Provision of services in relation to loading and unloading of cargo and passenger services at all ports.

1.3    Developing, promoting and managing port infrastructure and superstructure.

1.4    Maintaining port safety and security.

1.5    Entering into contractual obligations with other legal entities for provision of port service.

2.0    TPA’s vision is to lead the regional maritime trade and logistics services to excellence and its vision is to develop and manage ports that provide world class maritime services and promote excelling logistics service in eastern, central and southern Africa.

3.0    In the light of the above, TPA Board of Directors intends to recruit dynamic, committed and qualified individuals to fill its Management positions.  These positions are exciting opportunities for highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded and result –driven professionals with a proven track record.  Such candidates should have the ability to priorities activities and exercise good judgment plus the ability to make economic and efficient decisions.  They should also be prepared to handle multiple tasks and work in a constrained environment.  Furthermore, prospective applicants should have high personal integrity, solid management and leadership experience and should also be able to work independently.

3.1   The available positions together with their specific requirements are as follows:

4.0    THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

4.1    Job Summary

The Director of Engineering is responsible for effective and timely implementation of projects, coordination of Engineering activities and land use planning and siltation management.  She/he will report to the Deputy Director General.  (Infrastructure Development)

4.2    Key Responsibilities

1. In charge of the Engineering Directorate;

1. Formulates and enforces TPA engineering policies and procedures;

1. Ensures that technical standards are maintained during project implementation;

1. Coordinates the planning and implementation of projects;

1. Ensure that projects are implemented within scheduled time and budget;

1. Ensure proper land use planning and siltation management;

1. Coordinates and supervises project feasibility studies and appraisals and preparation of specifications;

1. Custodian and responsible for physical assets maintenance, condition monitoring and replacement;

1. Liaises with Consultants on engineering services and contracts;

1. Prepares the departmental budget and ensures its effective control;

1. Supervises and appraises staff and identifies their development and training needs;

1. Prepares timely and accurate reports and distributes to users;

1. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time;

4.3    Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should posses:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering;

1. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible working experience, of which five (5) years should be in senior position.

1. Must be registered by the Engineering Registration Body as professional Engineer (ERB).

1. A Masters degree in a related field will be an added advantage.

5.0    DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & INVESTMENT

5.1    Job Summary

The Director of Planning & Investment will be responsible for efficient and effective corporate plans and strategies.  He/she will also be responsible for insuring returns on investments is efficiently realized and meaningfully.  She/he will report to the Deputy Director General (Infrastructure Development).

5.2    Key Responsibilities

1. To coordinate the development of sound programmes for implementing the TPA master plan and monitor implementation;

1. To formulate policies on investments and ensure that they are implemented;

1. To liaise with other directorates and ports in the preparation of the TPA Corporate Strategic Plan;

1. To coordinate the preparation of the TPA annual plans and targets while ensuring uniformity in format;

1. To ensure availability of statistical data on performance for stakeholders;

1. To forecast traffic and business trend in general;

1. To coordinate and supervise the investment portfolio management, risk mitigating and financial analysis;

1. To advise on the feasibility of projects on the basis appraisals;

1. To coordinate the review and compilation of capital budgets and advise management accordingly;

1. To prepare projects implementation schedules, monitor, and report to management on progress with reference to agreed time frames;

1. To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

5.3    Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should posses:

1. A Bachelor degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or Finance.

1. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible working experience, of which five (5) years should be in senior position.

1. Knowledge on project risk management.

1. Ability to identify viable projects through feasibility studies.

1. A Masters degree in a related field will be an added advantage

6.0    CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGER

6.1    Job Summary

The Civil Engineering Manager will be responsible for efficient and effective planning for capital projects, supervision and monitoring of project implementation.  She/he will report to the Director of Engineering.

6.2    Key Responsibilities

1. In-Charge of Section;

1. Develops and assesses proposals for capital works;

1. Coordinate project preparation/planning;

1. Prepares budgets for capital works;

1. Supervises and appraises staff and identifies their development and training needs;

1. Prepares feasibility studies/appraisals and evolves technical specifications for Civil works;

1. Supervise and monitor contracted civil and related works and provide expertise on civil engineering and related matters;

1. Plans for land reclamation and dredging;

1. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

6.3    Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should posses:

1. A  Bachelor degree Civil Engineering;

1. A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible working experience, of which three (3) years should be in senior position.

1. Must be registered by the Engineering Registration Body as professional Engineer (ERB).

1. A Masters degree in a related field will be an added advantage

7.0    PROCUREMENT MANAGER – 2 POSTS

7.1    Job Summary

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for effective in timely availability of quality goods and services, Cost effective procurement of goods and services as well as maintaining effective stock holding and stock control policies.  She/he will report to the Director of Purchasing & Supply.

7.2    Key Responsibilities

1. In-Charge of the Supplies and Inventory Management section;

1. Advises management on policy matters related to store management and warehousing;

1. Reviews the provision, of stock-holding and stock control policies on a progressive basis and in liaison with users and stores.

1. Ensures that supplies accounting and other stores procedures are followed and updated as necessary;

1. Ensures timely availability of quality materials and services to support business operations, maintain optimum stock and reduce stockholding value;

1. Manages valuable stocks/assets and materials not absorbed by operations, arranging for disposal of such items like unserviceable equipment, scrap and other assets withdrawn from services;

1. Consolidates materials budget for TPA;

1. Supervises, appraises staff and identifies their development and training needs;

1. Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

7.3    Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should posses;

1. A Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Materials Management;

1. CSP, ISP, or CPA registered by the NBMM or any other professionally recognized body;

1. A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible working experience, of which three (3) years should be in senior position;

1. Computer Literacy.

8.0    REMUNERATION

The successful candidate will be offered an attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) Remuneration schemes.

9.0    APPLICATION DETAILS

TPA is re-establishing itself as a Master in efficient port services.  We strongly encourage competent, action oriented and committed Tanzanians to apply for these key leadership positions.

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions, with a high level of computer literacy and excellent communication skills, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopy of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees as well as your passport size photograph to the address indicated below.

Submission should be in both soft and hard copies.  Soft copies should be submitted by filling in a form through the website at www.tanzaniaports.com while hard copies should be submitted through the postal address indicated below.

Applications should be submitted not later than 5th September, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  This advertisement is also to be found at our website.

Chairman

Board of Directors

Tanzania Ports Authority

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