WMA

JOB VACANCIES AT WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AGENCY (WMA)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

On behalf of The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA). Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) invites high caliber, results oriented, self-driven professionals with integrity, dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill Vacant posts as mentioned below.

The Weights and Measures Agency (WMA) is an Executive Agency responsible for fair trade transactions, through Legal Metrological Control. It was established in 2002 in pursuance to the Executive Agencies Act Cap 245 to replace the then Weights and Measures Bureau under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The move was part of the Public Service Reform Program (PSRP) of which its objective was to improve efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery. Currently WMA is operating under the Weights and Measures Act Cap. 340 (R.E. 2002) and Executive Agencies Act Cap. 245 (R.E.2002).

 

3.1 ASSISTANT WEIGHTS AND MEASURES OFFICER- (4 POSTS)

 

3.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. To adjust measuring instruments;
  2. To care for working standards;
  • To mobilize working tools and equipment before and after field work;
  1. To perform daily systems initialization and backups to computer systems; and
  2. To perform any related duties as may be assigned by his superiors.

 

3.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Diploma in Legal and Industrial Metrology or any other equivalent qualifications from recognized institution.

 

3.4 SALARY SCALE: WMAS 3

 

Please visit Public Service Recruitment Service (PSRS) to apply today!

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

  • All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years except for those who are in Public Service;
  • People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat attention;
  • Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers.
  • Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
  • All  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.

Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective  Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable).  

  •  Birth certificate.
Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: –
    • Form IV and form VI results slips.
    • Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
  • An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
  • An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer.
  • Any applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
  • An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts
  • Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
  • Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
  • A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, and Public Service Recruitment Secretariat.

P.O. Box 2320, Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma – Dr. Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma. 

  • Deadline for application is 9th September, 2023;
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
  1. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address;     http://portal.ajira.go.tz/http://portal.ajira.go.tz/and                  not      otherwise http://portal.ajira.go.tz/(This  address  also can be  found  at  PSRS  Website,  Click Recruitment Portal’)