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ARTISAN II (POINTSMEN) at TRC. Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) is a Public Institution established under the Railway Act No. 10 of 2017. The main objective of TRC is to provide Rail Transport services and to develop, promote and manage rail infrastructure.
On behalf of the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites dynamics and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant posts mentioned below.
ARTISAN II (POINTSMEN) – 1 POST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To correct setting of points during shunting and when admitting train into station yard;
- To detach and attach wagons during shunting as per Station master instructions;
- To display correct hand signals to the locomotive Driver during shunting operations or when admitting train into station yard;
- To protect level crossing during passing of train and ensure availability and safety of level crossing equipment;
- To set fixed home signals correctly as directed by Stationmaster; and
- To perform any other duties as may be instructed by his superior.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Form four Certificate with one of the following qualifications; Trade Test II/Level II, National Vocational Award II (NVA II) or NTA Level 4 in Railway Track Maintenance/Technology or equivalent qualification from recognized institution. 1
SALARY SCALE: TRCS 1
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania generally with an age not above 45 years of age 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;
- 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; 16
- An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply; ix. 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,
- Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
- P.O. Box 2320, University of Dodoma, Utumishi Building /Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
- Deadline for application is 28 th February, 2024;
- 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