Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority
TANZANIA ZAMBIA RAILWAY AUTHORITY
ZAMBIA COST AND PROFIT CENTRE
The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is a Statutory Institution owned by the two Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia on a 50/50 share holding basis, with its registered head Office being in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Authority has two Regional Administrative Centres, one in Mpika, Zambia and the other in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates to fill the vacant positions as follows:
1. Job Title : Senior Civil Engineer
Salary Scale : TSG 12
Reporting to : Regional Civil Engineer (Z)
Location : Mpika
JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible to plan, initiate, co-ordinate and control all civil engineering works pertaining to the construction and maintenance of track, bridges, utility buildings, feeder roads, water supply and houses with a view to meet TAZARA objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtain instructions from superior related to overall regional maintenance and repairs on
permanent way interrelates with current activities with a view of streamlining plans for same. - Prepares own regional maintenance and repair plans of the permanent way, bridges and tunnels, side line structure as submitted by the districts with a view of establishing regional plans for smooth execution.
- Provide technical advice to subordinates and contractors with a view of ensuring to standard specifications and achieve desired objective.
- Monitors fulfillment of the overall maintenance repair plans in the approved and emergency levels with a view of controlling these activities to the acceptable financial and material support.
- Carry out joint periodical inspections with district to assess to find out track defects and the quality of will done by the maintenance units/gangs to ensure that overall technical state of the permanent way in the region is achieved.
- Prepare periodical technical reports regarding the state of the permanent way with a new of appraising superior on same in order to harness support for rectification of defects and improve condition of track for operational requirements.
- Participate in the investigation of the causes of the services train accidents and arrange for the materials tools and equipment for expeditions disposal of the accident and immediate restoration of smooth and safe track operationally.
- Initiates preparation of budgetary plans for consolidation with a new of highlighting
operational problems related to track so that overall management budget attached priority and support to maintenance and repair activities of the track for smooth and safe operations.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Goal-oriented and able to work independently to achieve results, as well as able to collaborate with a diverse team.
- Able to write analytical and technical reports
- Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Building/ Engineering or its equivalent infrastructure from a reputable University
- Eight (08) years relevant experience in works/infrastructural engineering
- Not less than 35 years of age
- Post graduate work experience at senior level, will be an added advantage;
- Registered Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
2. Job Title : Senior Technician Civil
Salary Scale : TSG 10
Reporting to : Senior Civil Engineer (Z)
Location : Kasama
JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Technician Civil will be responsible to supervise construction projects at sites including dams, roads, buildings etc, giving technical advice and ensuring that work is done within the required specifications and agreed time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares bills of quantities and sometimes diagrams and submits same to superior for approval and agreement with consultants of the project.
- Prepares work schedules to show the activities to be done, number of people and other resources required and duration of the project.
- Mobilizes all the necessary resources, ensuring that they are sufficient to last up to the completion of the project.
- Mobilizes all the necessary resources, ensuring that they are sufficient to last up to the completion of the project.
- Discusses and resolves issues affecting the smooth progress of the project with consultants and workers so that the quality and progress of work are maintained.
- Prepares project progress reports on actual work being done, materials used or required, problems that may cause delays etc and submits same to superior.
- Carries out any other duties directly related to the construction and maintenance of buildings, water supply systems etc.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Goal-oriented and able to work independently to achieve results, as well as able to collaborate with a diverse team.
- Able to write analytical and technical reports
- Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma in Civil Engineering, Building / Construction/ or its infrastructure equivalent from a reputable College or University
- Five (5) years relevant work experience in infrastructure industry
- Not less than 30 years of age
- Post graduate works at Technologist level, will be an added advantage;
- Registered Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
3. Job Title : Human Resources Officer
Salary Scale : TSG 10
Reporting to : Senior Human Resources Officer
Location : Mpika
JOB PURPOSE
The Human Resources Officer coordinates administrative functions, participates in recruitments and separations, pensions and benefits, staff welfare and all matters relating to human resources
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyses statistics on the labour movement in order to identify trends, problem areas and compiles reports for decision makers;
- Scrutinizes requests for acting, promotions, transfers, recruitment and separations to ensure policy and procedures are adhered to;
- Reviews and follows up staff development plans;
- Prepares separation benefits;
- Resolves matters pertaining to disciplinary cases;
- Interprets and ensures compliance with the Labour Laws; and Prepares monthly reports highlighting employment statistics
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
- Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Management/Public Administration or any Social Science
- Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management
- Three (3) years’ experience at officer level
- Not more than 45 years old
MODE OF APPLICATION
Only candidates who meet the specified requirement need to apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates, names and address of three traceable reference.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 6th April, 2022.
The Head Human Resource,
Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority,
Zambia Cost and Profit Centre,
P.O. Box T01,
MPIKA, ZAMBIA.
OR
At TAZARA Offices at the following locations:
1. Area Manager – TAZARA House , Lusaka
2. District HR Officer – New Kapiri Mposhi Railway Station
3. District HR Officer – Kasama Railway Station