Job Position Director Of Maritime Safety, Security And Marine Environment/Registrar Of Ships, Seafearers And Wreck – 1 Post Needed At Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC)
About Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC)
Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC) is a Public Institution established under the Tanzania Shipping Agencies Act No. 14 of 2017. The Corporation is a body corporate established to Promote and Manage Shipping Agencies and Regulate Maritime Transport in Mainland Tanzania, assuming the rights and responsibilities of Maritime Transport Services which were previously performed by the resolved SUMATRA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To provide guidelines on registration and de registration of ships;
ii. To study and recommend for approval e ship drawings and plans for new build and all ships under major alterations;
iii. To supervise and conduct all kind of surveys and tonnage measurement of ships and issuance of relevant safety certificates;
iv. To supervise and provide guidance on inspection, registration and licensing of ships;
v. To maintain and update a Register of Tanzanian Ships registered or licensed under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2003;
vi. To prepare periodic implementation reports on implementation of maritime safety, security and environment activities;
vii. To oversee implementation of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) related to maritime safety, security and prevention of marine environment and IMO Instruments including Conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, LOAD LINES, COLREGS, TONNAGE); Protocols, Amendments, Recommendations, Codes, Guidelines and Resolutions;
viii. To implement and enforce regulations and standards on maritime safety, security and prevention of marine environmental pollution and prepare reports;
ix. To assess and recommend for accreditation of maritime training institutions and training programmes in Mainland Tanzania in liaison with NACTE;
x. To assess seafarers’ qualifications and issue professional qualification certificates (Certificate of Competency-CoC);
xi. To carry out investigations on marine accident and violation of regulations and oversee timely removal of wrecks;
xii. To coordinate National Search and Rescue (SAR) matters and prevention of marine environmental pollution from ships including operation of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCC) in Tanzania mainland;
xiii. To manage and approve shipboard and training equipment (engine and deck simulators);
xiv. To manage safety navigation in Tanzanian waters and oversee the security of Tanzania ships and ports facilities;
xv. To oversee matters related to maritime security, including port facilities, ship security inspections and issuing Document of Compliance and Ship Security Certificates;
xvi. To coordinate preparation, review and implementation of National Oil Response Plan for both Coastal and Inland waters and prepare periodic reports;
xvii. To act against unsafe ships operating in Tanzania waters;
xviii. To monitor and evaluate performance of staff working under this Directorate; and
xix. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the Director General from time to time.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master Degree either in Nautical Science, Maritime Safety, Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Law and Policy, Maritime Transport or Marine Environmental Management, He/she must be a Master (STCW regulation II/2) or Chief Engineer Officer (STCW regulation III/2) with Certificate of Competency of seagoing service or equivalent qualifications from recognised institution with working experience of at least ten (10) years of which at least 3 years must be held in managerial positions.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent and Pensionable Terms after completion twelve (12) months of
probation.
REMUNERATION AS PER TASAC SALARY SCHEME
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.
xv. Deadline for application is 06th April, 2021;
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
