Tanga District is one of the Districts established during the colonial period under the North East Province whose Headquarters was in Tanga. After Independence in 1961 the Government developed an administrative system at the level of Central and Local Governments and later changes were made to meet the wishes of the patriotic Government. Tanga District originally included Muheza, Mkinga and Tanga Districts itself.
Since 1961 Tanga District has had a City Council which was upgraded to a Municipal Council in 1983 and a City Council in 2005.
Geography and Boundaries
The city of Tanga is located at latitudes 38o53 ’and 39o10’ eastward and latitudes 5o and 5o16 ’south of the Equator. Tanga City is located in the North East of Tanzania, bordering Muheza District Council on the West and South, North Mkinga District Council and East Indian Ocean. Tanga is located 350 km north of Dar es Salaam and 250 km south of Mombasa.
Administration
Tanga District is headed by the District Commissioner assisted by the Tanga District Administrative Secretary on behalf of the Central Government. Leadership on behalf of Local Government is headed by the Deputy Mayor and City Director, Executives and Councilors.
Tanga City Council has Hon. Eligible Mayor 1, has a total of 37 Councilors of whom 27 are elected and 10 are Special Members
Tanga City is the Regional Headquarters of Tanga. The city of Tanga has a total of 4 divisions, 27 wards and 181 localities. The city of Tanga is divided into urban and suburban areas where a total of 16 wards are located in the city, and 11 wards outside the city. The city has one constituency which is Tanga constituency
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ANNOUNCEMENT
THE DIRECTOR OF TANGA CITY COUNCIL WANTS TO ADVERTISE VACANCIES FOR ALL QUALIFIED TANZANIANS AS FOLLOWS: •
1. DRIVER II - TGSB SALARY: Position 2
Employment Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Form IV examination certificate with a Grade E or 'C1 driving license as well as a driving experience of at least one year without causing an accident. Must have attended a basic driving training course (Basing Driving Course) offered by the Vocational Training Academy (VETA) or another government-recognized college. Applicants with a Grade II Vocational Examination Certificate will be considered first.
2.PERSONAL SECRETARY III - Salary TGSB - Position 1
Employment Qualifications:
Recruitment of Form Four graduates who have attended Graduate Training from the Public Service College (TPSC) or other Government Recognized Colleges and passed the third stage examination. Have passed the Kiswahili and English Shortcut lesson in 80 words per minute and must have received computer training and obtained a certificate in Windows Software, Microsoft Office, Internet, Email and Publisher.
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