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).
Applications are invited from suitable qualified and experienced Tanzanians to fill twenty (20) vacant positions on a contract period of ONE year at Weights and Measures Agency (WMA);
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years of age except for those who are in Public Service;
ii. All posts are in contract terms of three years;
iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iv. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
v. 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;
vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:-
• Form IV and form VI results slips;
• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
vii. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter
through his respective employer;
ix. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
x. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xii. 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);
xiii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;
xiv. A signed application lettershould be written either in Swahili or English andAddressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat P.O. Box 2320, Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma – Dr. Asha Rose Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
xvi. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
xvii. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;
HOW TO APPLY: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/and not otherwise
The deadline for submitting applications is 14 days from the date of advertisement.
