2 Job Opportunities at Mbeya Water Supply - Senior Planning, Design and Construction Technician

Mbeya Water Supply and sanitation Authority (Mbeya WSSA) is an autonomous water supply organization mandated to provide water and sewerage disposal services within the urban area of Mbeya city. It was established in January 1998 under section 3 (1) of Act No.8 OF 1997, repealed by Act No.12 of 2009.

Vision:

“To be an excellent Water Supply and Sanitation Authority in Tanzania in delivering portable, sufficient quality water supply and sanitation services
To adequately fulfill its objectives and in line with the expansion of activities Mbeya WSSA is now inviting applications from suitably qualified and self-motivated Tanzanians of high personal integrity to app y for the following positions;

SENIOR PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN ( 2POSTS )

Qualifications

Holder of an Ordinary Diploma or Full Technician Certificate in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Sanitary/Environmental Engineering from any recognized Technical Institution with experience of at least of 6 year in water supply and sewerage industry and registered as an Engineering Technician by Engineers Registration Board of Tanzania. Computer literacy is a must.

Key Result Areas (Duties and Responsibilities)

To plan and Survey all water works for new water supply distribution networks and new customer connections.
To liaise with Municipality and Local Government in matters relating to preparation of comprehensive water and sewerage extension plans.
To facilitate other institutions when developing short, medium and long term Authority’s p an in water supply and sewerage infrastructures development.
To supervise field surveys.
To prepare engineering designs, preparation of BOQ and project write ups (or documents) of all planned areas for water and sewerage infrastructure development.
To coordinate preparation of technical progress reports.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities
To liaise with other institutions when developing short, medium and long term Authority’s plan in water supply and sewerage infrastructures development.
To supervise field the construction of water projects.
To prepare engineering designs. BOQ and project write ups (or documents) of all planned areas for water and sewerage infrastructure development.
To coordinate preparation of technical progress reports.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities

KEY COMPETENCES FOR ALL APPLICANTS

Leadership and Team building
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Integrity
Honest
High level of commitment
Computer literacy

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicant MUST be a Tanzanian
Applicant Age should not be above 45 years
Applicants who studied outside Tanzania should have a Certification from NECTA andTCU
In Service Applicants should seek approval from their current employers
Applications that dully fulfills these requirements will be considered invalid

MODE OF APPLICATION

The qualified persons should submit (not by emails) their handwritten letters of application stating how they meet the advertised criteria attaching certified copies of relevant academic, personal curriculum vitae (CV) supported by professional certificates so as to reach the under mentioned not later than 04th December 2019 Applicants are also required to indicate the names and contacts of at least three (3) work / professional related referees.
Applications which will not meet the stated qualification will NOT be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shall be subjected to competency assessment and reference checking. Lobbying and Canvassing for appointment shall not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.

The Managing Director
Mbeya Water Supply and Sanitation Authority
P.0 Box 2932,
MBEYA.