Overview

Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is Tanzania sole Standards body, formerly established by the Standards Act No. 3 of 1975, which was repealed and replaced by the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009. It is a Parastatal Organization under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The core functions of TBS include the formulation of a wide range of national standards for products and services, and overseeing the implementation of these standards in industry and trade through the already well-established certification schemes.

TBS is currently looking for dynamic, committed, suitably qualified, competent, dedicated and self-motivated Tanzanians within the Public Services to fill the following vacancies through transfer after a successful interview: -

ZONAL MANAGER (ZM) - 5 POSTS

Arusha Zone - 1 Post;
Dodoma Zone – 1 Post;
Mbeya Zone – 1 Post;
Mtwara Zone – 1 Post and
Mwanza Zone – 1 Post.

Organizational Relationship

Appointed by: Board of Directors

Reports to: Director of Quality Management

Supervises: Zonal staff

Salary Scale: TBSS 14

Entry Qualifications

A holder of Master’s degree in Applied or Natural Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with at least eight (8) years’ work experience in a reputable organization five (5) of which must be at the senior position.

Personal Attributes

High integrity
Innovative
Outstanding leadership talents
A clear understanding of work ethics in public organizations
Excellent analytical ability
Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to interact with superiors, peers, and subordinates
Knowledgeable in Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology, and Testing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises implementation of Import Regulations and associated Regulations
Supervises upcountry inspectors to ensure that the highest standards of quality and service are maintained
Oversees inspections in industry and trade as part of quality assurance
Oversees documentation, implementation, and maintenance of management certification systems
Participates in updating and review of procedures and quality manuals
Maintains certification, accreditation, and Regulatory documentation
Prepares a plan of action and budgets for zonal offices
Ensure that financial regulations, policies, and procedures are adhered to;
Ensures the Bureau's activities in the zonal office are performed effectively
Ensures that inspection and testing activities are conducted effectively in zonal offices
Implements quality assurance programs to ensure full compliance with national regulations
Updates and reviews procedures and quality manuals for zonal offices
Ensures that testing services are of the best quality, cost-effective and are carried out in an expeditious manner
Ensures accreditation of laboratories and their conformity to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation requirements
Encourages or undertakes educational work in connection with standardization, quality assurance, metrology, testing and environment

Provides for co-operation with government or the representatives of any industry or with any statutory corporation or other person, with a view to securing the adoption and practical application of standards
Provides advisory services in the fields of accreditation, testing, packaging, and calibration
Ensures the provision of services by implementing the human resource and administrative policies and regulations as set by the Bureau;
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Quality Management

REMUNERATION

All above vacancies carry on attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits in accordance with the approved TBS Schemes of Service as per qualifications and experience stated in the specific vacant post.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania working in Public Service prepared to transfer his/her service to TBS after successful performance in the interview;

2. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/postcode, e-mail and telephone numbers;

3. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;

Applicant should write title of the post applied in the top right side of the envelope;

4. Applicant for Zonal Manager post must indicate specific zone in the subject line of the application letter from the five zones mentioned in this advert;

5. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;

Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Verified by NECTA Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates; and
 Birth certificate.

6. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted

Form IV and form VI results slips; and
Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.

7. Applicants should route their application letters through their respective employers;

Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;

8. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;

9. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania

(NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);

10. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);

11. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.

12. A signed application letters should be written in English and Addressed to the following address;

Chairperson, Search and Selection Team of the Board of Directors,

Tanzania Bureau of Standards,

P.O. Box 9524,

Dar Es Salaam.

13. Deadline for application is 17^th April, 2019; xiv. Only short-listed candidates will be informed on a date for the interview.

Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) Website