Personal Secretary Job Opportunity at TANROADS

Position: Personal Secretary 

TANROADS

Njombe 

Introduction

The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) operates under the Ministry of Works, responsible for the development and maintenance of the Trunk and Regional Roads Network in Tanzania Mainland. TANROADS also conducts Axle Load Control Operations and oversees Airport Construction.

TANROADS has entered into a contract with the Government of Tanzania for the upgrading of the Isyonje – Makete Regional Road (96.2 KM) to bitumen standard, Kitulo – Iniho Road Section (36.3 KM), and the construction of a weighbridge at Igagala Village (Contract No. TRD/HQ/1022/2022/23). To supervise this project, the Regional Manager’s Office, TANROADS – Njombe, seeks to recruit qualified personnel on a short-term contract.

Successful applicants must be prepared to work within Njombe District for extended periods as required by the project.

Terms and Conditions of Service

Appointment will be on a contract basis for twenty-one (21) months, starting in November 2024, subject to satisfactory performance.

Position Title: Personal Secretary (1 Post)

Educational/Professional Qualifications:

• Certificate in Secretarial Services or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• National Form IV/VI Certificate.
• Typing/Shorthand speed of not less than 60/80 w.p.m.
• Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to road construction projects in a consultancy firm.

Competence:

Computer literate.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Typing memos, letters, diagrams, reports, minutes, and circulars.
• Managing the Project Manager’s diary for appointments and commitments.
• Connecting customers/clients/guests to the relevant officers.
• Ensuring the quality production of reports and other project documents.
• Keeping records and attending telephone calls.
• Taking minutes and performing other secretarial duties as assigned.

Mode of Application

Interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to submit their handwritten applications, enclosing a detailed and signed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of relevant educational and professional certificates, birth certificate, and three references with contact addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses.

Deadline for submission: 21st October 2024 at 4:30 PM. Applications submitted via email, hand delivery, or fax will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Submit applications to:
Regional Manager
TANROADS – Njombe
P.O. Box 885
WIKICHI – NJOMBE