The Executive Director of Nachingwea District Council invites qualified Tanzanians to apply for fifteen (15) vacant positions within the Council after receiving approval from the President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance, as detailed below:
1.0 DRIVER GRADE II – POSTS: 2
1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To inspect the vehicle before and after trips to ensure roadworthiness and safety;
ii. To transport staff to various destinations for official duties;
iii. To carry out minor vehicle maintenance;
iv. To deliver and distribute documents when required;
v. To record and maintain all trip details in the vehicle logbook;
vi. To ensure cleanliness of the vehicle; and
vii. To perform any other duties as assigned by the employer.
1.2 QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have:
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A Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV);
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A valid Driving License Class C or E with at least one (1) year of driving experience without causing an accident;
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A certificate qualifying them for the respective license class; and
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Proof of having attended a Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any other Government-recognized institution.
1.3 SALARY SCALE
TGS B
2.0 OFFICE ASSISTANT / SECRETARY GRADE II – POSTS: 8
2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Typing letters, reports, and both ordinary and confidential documents;
ii. Receiving visitors, listening to their concerns, and directing them appropriately;
iii. Maintaining records of events, appointments, visitors, meeting schedules, official trips, and work plans;
iv. Retrieving files and documents required for work execution;
v. Receiving and distributing files to relevant officers within departments/sections;
vi. Collecting, keeping, and returning files and documents to their respective offices;
vii. Preparing meeting briefs and arrangements;
viii. Preparing lists of office equipment requirements; and
ix. Performing any other duties assigned by the employer.
2.2 QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have:
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A Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV);
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A Diploma (NTA Level 6) in Secretarial Studies from a Government-recognized institution;
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Passed Shorthand in both Kiswahili and English at a speed of 80 words per minute; and
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Proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail, and Publisher, acquired from recognized institutions.
2.3 SALARY SCALE
TGS C
3.0 RECORDS ASSISTANT GRADE II – POSTS: 5
3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Registering incoming correspondence in the incoming mail register;
ii. Registering outgoing correspondence;
iii. Distributing files to action officers;
iv. Receiving returned files from officers;
v. Retrieving records/files/documents as required;
vi. Returning files to racks, filing cabinets, or other storage areas;
vii. Tracking the movement of files within the institution; and
viii. Performing any other duties as assigned by the employer.
3.2 QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have:
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A Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV or VI);
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A Diploma or NTA Level 6 in Records Management from a Government-recognized institution; and
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Computer literacy.
3.3 SALARY SCALE
TGS C
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years;
ii. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and must indicate the nature of their disability in the recruitment system for record purposes;
iii. Applicants must submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contact address, telephone number, e-mail address, and names of three (3) referees;
iv. Provisional results, testimonials, statements of results, and Form IV or VI result slips will not be accepted;
v. All applicants must attach a birth certificate certified by an Advocate/Lawyer;
vi. Applicants who were dismissed from Public Service are not allowed to apply unless they have clearance from the Chief Secretary;
vii. Public Servants who have obtained qualifications for entry into different cadres must channel their applications through their respective employers;
viii. Public Servants currently employed in entry-level positions are not eligible to apply, in accordance with Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated 30 November 2010;
ix. All applications must be accompanied by certified academic and professional certificates, including Form IV, Form VI (where applicable), and relevant professional qualifications;
x. Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure their certificates are verified by the relevant authorities (TCU, NACTE, and NECTA);
xi. Submission of forged information or qualifications will lead to legal action;
xii. Application letters must be written in Kiswahili or English;
xiii. The deadline for application submission is Friday, 7th February 2026;
xiv. IMPORTANT: A signed application letter and certified academic certificates must be addressed to:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (W)
Nachingwea District Council
1 Barabara, Bomani-Matangini
P.O. Box 291
65335 Boma, Nachingwea
xv. All applications must be submitted through the Government Recruitment Portal at:
https://portal.ajira.go.tz/
(This link is also available on the Recruitment Secretariat website under “Recruitment Portal”).
xvi. Applications submitted outside the prescribed procedure will not be considered.
Issued by:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (W)
Nachingwea District Council
Contact Address:
1 Barabara, Bomani-Matangini
P.O. Box 291, 65335 Boma, Nachingwea
Tel: +255 732 933 112
Fax: +255 732 933 112
Email: ded@nachingweadc.go.tz
Website: www.nachingweadc.go.tz
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