Ministry of Lands Announces 157 Job Vacancies – Apply Before 6 August 2026

Published by Mchaina.com

The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), on behalf of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, has announced 157 new government job vacancies for qualified Tanzanian citizens.

The recruitment covers a wide range of professional and technical positions, including Quantity Surveyors, Land Officers, Office Management Secretaries, Drivers, Accountants, Land Tutors, and Land Technicians.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications online through the Public Service Recruitment Portal before the application deadline of 6 August 2026.

Overview of Available Positions

Position	Number of Vacancies
Quantity Surveyor Grade II	5
Office Management Secretary Grade II	35
Land Officer II	40
Land Technician Survey II	10
Land Tutor II (Land Management and Valuation)	15
Driver II	22
Land Tutor II (Real Estate, Finance and Investment)	2
Land Tutor II (Environmental Management)	1
Assistant Land Tutor II	2
Accountant Grade II	10
Assistant Land Officer II	15
Total Vacancies	157

1. Quantity Surveyor Grade II (5 Posts)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ), construction schedules and contract documents.
• Prepare construction project cost estimates.
• Conduct surveys for rehabilitation and construction projects.
• Prepare construction project budgets.
• Prepare project valuation reports.
• Assist in preparing project briefs.
• Administer project finances and construction contracts.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Architects and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board (AQRB).

Salary Scale: TGS E

2. Office Management Secretary Grade II (35 Posts)

Key Responsibilities

• Type confidential and official documents.
• Receive visitors and direct them appropriately.
• Maintain appointments, meeting schedules and office records.
• Retrieve and manage files.
• Prepare meeting documents.
• Manage office stationery.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Form IV or Form VI Certificate.
• NTA Level 6 Diploma in Secretarial Studies.
• Kiswahili and English shorthand speed of 80 words per minute.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet and Email.

Salary Scale: TGS C

3. Land Officer II (40 Posts)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain land records.
• Provide customer services.
• Handle land files.
• Assist in land inspections.
• Prepare inspection reports.
• Draft land deeds and deed plans.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Management and Valuation; or
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

Salary Scale: TGS E

4. Land Technician Survey II (10 Posts)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare survey equipment and field camps.
• Conduct preliminary land surveys.
• Collect survey data.
• Draw survey sketches.
• Perform survey calculations.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Form IV or Form VI Certificate.
• Two-year Technician Certificate in Land Surveying from a recognized institution.

Salary Scale: TGS C

5. Land Tutor II – Land Management and Valuation (15 Posts)

Responsibilities

• Teach up to NTA Level 6.
• Conduct examinations.
• Prepare learning materials.
• Supervise field practical training.
• Conduct research and consultancy.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Management and Valuation.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Salary Scale: TGS D

6. Driver II (22 Posts)

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles before and after trips.
• Transport government staff.
• Perform minor vehicle maintenance.
• Deliver official documents.
• Maintain vehicle logbooks.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Form IV Certificate.
• Valid Class C or E Driving Licence.
• At least one year of accident-free driving experience.
• Basic Driving Course Certificate from VETA or another recognized institution.

Salary Scale: TGS B

7. Land Tutor II – Real Estate, Finance and Investment (2 Posts)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following:

• Real Estate Finance and Investment
• Property and Facilities Management
• Land Management and Valuation

Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Salary Scale: TGS E

8. Land Tutor II – Environmental Management (1 Post)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Salary Scale: TGS E

9. Assistant Land Tutor II (2 Posts)

Qualifications

• Diploma in Land Management and Valuation.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Salary Scale: TGS D

10. Accountant Grade II (10 Posts)

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports.
• Process government revenue.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Verify payment vouchers.
• Carry out accounting duties.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Commerce (Accounting option); or
• Advanced Diploma in Accounting.
• CPA(T) or equivalent qualification recognized by NBAA.

Salary Scale: TGS E

11. Assistant Land Officer II (15 Posts)

Responsibilities

• Maintain computerized land records.
• Handle customer inquiries.
• Manage land files.
• Assist in land inspections.
• Prepare inspection reports.
• Draft land deeds.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Form IV or Form VI Certificate.
• NTA Level 6 Diploma in Land Management and Valuation or Law.

Salary Scale: TGS C

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General Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be Tanzanian citizens.
• Be aged 45 years or below (except for military institutions where different age limits apply).
• Attach certified copies of academic certificates and birth certificate.
• Ensure foreign qualifications are verified by TCU, NECTA or NACTVET where applicable.
• Submit genuine information and authentic documents.
• Apply online through the Public Service Recruitment Portal.
• Submit applications before 6 August 2026.

Applicants currently employed in the Public Service should not apply unless they meet the relevant government guidelines.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online through the Public Service Recruitment Portal.

Applicants should also upload:

• Signed application letter addressed to:

The Secretary
President’s Office
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
P.O. Box 2320
Tambukareli, Dodoma

Applications submitted outside the official recruitment system will not be considered.

Application Deadline

Deadline: 6 August 2026