under the Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication established on
July 1, 2000 and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the
Tanzania Mainland’s trunk and regional roads network. Its primary
functions include the management of maintenance and development works,
operations of the network and Axle Load Control, the implementation of
road safety and environmental measures, provision of advice on the
strategic framework, policies and plans for the road sector.
Regional Manager, TAN ROADS – MOROGORO is looking for suitable qualified
Tanzanian candidates for 9 available Posts at Morogoro Weigh Bridge
stations. Applications are invited from suitable qualified and competent
Tanzanians to apply for the following positions:
1. POSITION TITLE: SHIFT IN CHARGE (5 – POSTS)
Successful applicants must be ready to work on ‘Shift’ basis including
weekends and Public Holidays. He/ She should be willing to work for
considerable lengths of time with minimum supervision.
POSITION RELATIONSHIP:
The position Holder shall report to the Axle Load Supervisor.
A: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Enforcement of Road Traffic Axle Load Control by the use of
Weighbridge scale devices.
2. Overall supervision of shift activities.
3. Carrying out activities as described in the Roads Traffic (Maximum
Weigh of Vehicles) Regulations, 2001. The activities include the following:
i. Weigh Motor vehicles of Gross Vehicles Weight (GVW) ~ 3500kg on
Public Roads.
ii. Measure physical dimension of motor vehicles or any load being
carried on the motor vehicle, and in case of non-compliance with vehicle
dimension limits, the transporters should be caused to seek for a
special permits.
iii. Impose road damage fee on the spot if the vehicle is found over loaded
iv. For trucks carrying abnormal loads with special permits, the
weighbridge Operator shall ascertain compliance to the permits. Any
discrepancy should be reported to the weighbridge in charge for
appropriate action.
v. Record all necessary particulars regarding the motor vehicle being
weighed.
vi. Observe good customer care
vii. Report all matters to the Axle Load Supervisor
viii. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Regional
Manager.
KEY QUALIFICATION
1. Holder of a Degree in Engineering related field from recognized
Higher Learning Institution/College. Higher qualification will have an
added advantage.
2. Age. 30 and not more than 40 years of age ..
3. Must be computer Literate (at least Advanced Certificate in Computer
Applications)
4. Must be fluent in English and Swahili Languages
5. Must be Tanzanian citizen
All interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to submit their own
handwritten application letters, enclosing detailed curriculum vitae and
CERTIFIED COPIES of relevant education and professional certificates,
together with names of two referees and their contact addresses,
telephone number(s) and E-mail addresses, so as to reach the addressee
mentioned below not later than 25th August, 2017. Applications which
will be received after deadline SHALL NOT be considered. Only short
listed candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who have worked with TAN ROADS particularly in Weighbridge
Stations will not be considered and therefore are not encouraged to apply.
Please apply to:
Regional Manager,
TAN ROADS,
P.O. Box 91,
Morogoro.
Tel: 023 2613091/2
Fax: 023 2613049
