The Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania (CPB) is a Government institution established through the Cereals and Other Produce Act No. 19 of 2009 to provide for promotion and development of cereals and other agricultural produce and to provide for other related matter. According to the act. the main function of the Board is to carry out commercial activities and such other activities as are necessary, advantageous or proper for the development of the cereals and other produce industry. CPB Headquarters is located in Dodoma at Central Business Park, Mbugani area along VETA Road. Currently, CPB offices outside Dodoma operate in seven Branch offices as follows: Eastern (Dar es Salaam City in Dar es Salaam Region), Southern (Mtwara Municipality in Mtwara Region) Southern Highlands (Iringa Municipality in Iringa Region). Northern (Arusha City in Arusha Region) Western (Kigoma Municipality in Kigoma Region), Lake (Mwanza City in Mwanza Region) and Central (Dodoma City in Dodoma Region).The Headquarters is responsible for providing Branch Offices with technical and professional support, establishing standards, systems, and procedures for resources management, utilization, capacity building, coordinating the Board’s technical services, monitoring and evaluating the performance of field operations. All operational matters of the CPB are handled at the Branches, and that the Headquarters deals with strategic management issues.

The Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania during the financial year 2017/2018 intends to use part of its funds to establish a 60 Metric Tons per 24 Hours Maize flour mill and 20 Metric Tons per 24 Hours Sunflower Oil mill at CPB Kizota Complex in Dodoma City. CPB is seeking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions and work as part of a team for the manufacture and production of products that meet the needs and expectations of the CPB market.

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN 11 (3 POSTS)

Duty Station: Dodoma and Iringa

Reporting to: Branch Manager Employment Type: Contractual

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake general maintenance and invention within the manufacturing facility as directed by the supervisor with the aim of contributing to an environment of continuous improvement.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and make recommendations for repair or replacement;
• Establish and coordinate the maintenance safety procedures and service schedule, in addition to the supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition; assist in the training and support of staff to enable ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of issues within each work area or location.
• Contribute to the implementation of Quality Standards and Continuous Improvement processes as they relate to critical plant and equipment.
• Facilitate the application of principles and theories of manufacturing processes for the company’s manufacturing facility.
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials, and parts.
• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.

• Any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisors from time to time.

Qualification and Experience

• At least full technician certificate in mechanical engineering from a reputable recognized registered institution or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of cumulative experience in designing, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of equipment in the manufacturing industry.
• Must have basic knowledge of computer and able to communicate in English and Kiswahili
• Attending JKT training is an added advantage.

REMUNERATION

The Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania offers

an attractive enumeration package together with incentive

schemes and excellent working environment for all positions.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Qualifying candidates should apply in writing to the following address enclosing;

• An application letter showing how they meet the position’s requirements.
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• Certified Copies of relevant Certificates and Awards.
• Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) while Certificates from foreign examination Bodies should be certified by the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and/or National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
• Contact address including telephone number(s) and for email addresses).
• Names and full addresses of three referees.

The Director General,

Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania,

P.O. Box 337 DODOMA. OR by post emailed to: info@cerealsboard.go.tz  

CLOSING DATE: Two weeks after the first appearance of this advertisement: The advertisement first appeared on 29/06/2018

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS

• All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old.
• Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail, and telephone numbers.

• Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in the advertisement.

• The title of the position applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter; short of which will make the application invalid.
• Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates: Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/ Certificates.
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates. Computer Certificate
• Professional certificates from respective boards One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
• FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

• Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will NOT be accepted.

• Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information In the CV will necessitate legal action
• Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
• Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01IDI140 dated 30th November
• Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not. apply.
• Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
• Women are highly encouraged to apply
• Application letters should be written in English or Swahili