TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED (TANESCO) - ONE YEAR CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT
Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) is a Parastatal organization established by Memorandum and Articles of Association incorporated in 26th November
1931 which established Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (the then Tanganyika Electric Supply Company Limited -TANESCO). The Company generates purchases, transmits, distributes and sells electricity to Tanzania Mainland and sells bulk power to the Zanzibar Electricity Corporation (ZECO), which in turn sells it to the Public in islands of Unguja and Pemba. TANESCO owns most of the electricity generating, transmitting and distributing facilities in Tanzania Mainland with estimated population of 50 million
3.1 TECHNICIAN- GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)- 35 POSTS (READVERTISED)
3.1.1 WORK STATION: REGIONAL/DISTRICT OFFICES
3.1.2 NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT- ONE YEAR CONTRACT
3.1.3 REPORTING TO: PLANNING ENGINEER
3.1.4 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To capture GIS field data in different formats using Global positioning system
(GPS), electronic data recorders, digitizers and other means;
ii. To produce as built maps, drawings and monitor construction of distribution
network to ensure compliance with the TANESCO’s standards;
iii. To download, convert and upload GIS data available from internal and external sources to make them usable;
iv. To update regularly customer data and distribution network infrastructure;
v. To consult departmental users to identify new customer connections, distribution network extensions, transformer replacement/upgrading, meter replacement, line shift, modifications or any other information for updating on the system;
vi. To manage the database, while still allowing multi-user access and modifications, so that the integrity of the database is not at risk;
vii. To create, update and maintain spatial data and ensure GIS data accuracy;
viii.To design and compile map extracts based on digital map products using GIS;
ix. To ensure map products reflect correct geographic locations of facilities and have standard of cartographic quality;
x. To provide end user support and the generation of maps and other GIS reports and information products. Plot maps for use in field locations;
xi. To compile and organize GIS data from maps, database and other sources;
xii. To maintain and manage GIS software and hardware and ‘’troubleshooting’’
problems that occur in software and hardware;
xiii.To perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy; identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data;
xiv.To prepare technical and other GIS related reports; and xv. To train GIS users within any scope of their job.
3.1.5 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of IV or VI secondary certificate with Diploma in either of the following fields: Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Geo-Informatics, Cartography, or equivalent. At least one year experience in GIS related activities will be an added advantage.
3.1.6 REMUNERATION:
As per TANESCO’s Salary Scale.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania generally with an age not above 45
years of age except for those who are in Public Service;
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: -
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
• Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective
Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);
• Birth certificate;
v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:-
• Form IV and form VI results slips;
• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
vi. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
vii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;
viii. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
ix. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
x. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xi. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
xii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;
xiii. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma - Asha Rose Migiro Buildings -Dodoma.
xiv. Deadline for application is 03rd September, 2021;
xv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
xvi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
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