The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) is a Government Regulatory Authority established by the Act No. 3 of 2019. It is set to regulate land transport sectors, these are, Road transport services for goods and passengers (commuter buses, intercity buses, goods carrying vehicles, taxi, motor cycles and try cycles); Railway transport services; and other forms of land transport like Cable transport.
LATRA act repeals the Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) and for related matters in Mainland Tanzania.
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JOB TITLE: DRIVERS II (REGIONAL OFFICES) - 3 POSTS – RE- ADVERTISED
2.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To conduct pre-inspection and ensure cleanliness of the Authority’s vehicle prior to starting the engine and driving the vehicle;
ii. To drive the Authority’s vehicle in compliance with the traffic laws;
iii. To keep record of vehicle movements, fuel, tyre and distance covered in logbook;
iv. To report vehicle mechanical defects discovered and physical damage to the Supervisor;
v. To ensure the vehicle entrusted to him/her has a valid insurance cover;
vi. To deliver documents as per delivery order and supervisor’s instructions;
vii. To ensure the required spare parts are fitted into the Authority’s motor vehicles and the obsolete spares are returned to stores for verification;
viii. To keep records of documents delivered to customers;
ix. To develop individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the immediate superior; and
xiii. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
2.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
● Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE);
● plus Driving License with categories A, B, C, C1, D & E;
● with at least Motor Vehicle Trade Test Grade III or Motor Vehicle Level II, Advanced Drivers Certificate Grade II from recognized institution and at least one (1) year of working experience preferably in a public institution.
2.1.3 KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
i. High degree of integrity and professionalism;
ii. Possess good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills;
iii. Self-driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
iv. Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure with tight schedules and deadlines; and
v. Possess basic knowledge in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) application, such as; Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint Access, Outlook etc.
2.1.4 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Successful candidates will be employed under Permanent and Pensionable Terms including six (6) months of probation.
2.1.5 REMUNERATION:
Attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 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;
• 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. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers;
vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
x. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
xii. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, 8 Kivukoni Road, P.O. Box 63100, 11102 Dar es Salaam;
xiii. Deadline for application is 5 th November, 2020;
xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview; and
xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.
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