THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENTS OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/48

6th May, 2015

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
On behalf of National Audit Office (NAO, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites
qualified Tanzanians to fill 123 vacant posts in the above Public Institutions.

i.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject
of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make
the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results
slips will not be accepted.
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viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will
necessitate to legal action
ix.

Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.

x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not
apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140
dated 30th November, 2010.
xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should
not apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level
education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania
(NECTA)
xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xv. Deadline for application is 20th May, 2015 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS.

HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat,
P. O. Box 63100
DAR ES SALAAM.

OR

Katibu
SekretarietiyaAjirakatika
UtumishiwaUmma
S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.

1.0 NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE (NAO)

The Controller and Auditor General of Tanzania has been given the legal mandate to
carry out performance audit by virtue of Section 28 of the Public Audit Act No.11 of
2008.
Performance Auditing is an audit of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with
which the audited entity uses its resources in carrying out is responsibilities. Goals for
performance auditing include improvement of programmes and operations, saving tax
payers money, providing better services to the public and obtaining best value for
money.
1.1 AUDITOR GRADE II 85 POSTS
1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Audit Government Revenue and expenditure;

Participate in preparation and implementation of work plan and audit programs,

Assist in preparing the implementation programme of Annual Audit Plan,

Assist in preparing and implementing audit programme and plans and Keeping
different records of Account in the Office.

1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree of Accounting and Finance or Advanced Diploma in

Accountancy from any recognized institution.

Use of computer and application of various soft wares such as Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint will be an essential requirement.

Applicants with at least one year (1) working experience in the relevant field will
be given priority.

1.4 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. D

1.5 AUDITOR GRADE II (TAXATION) 10

1.6 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Audit TRA annual revenue statement and financial statement, Examine and
prepare audit findings resulting from audit assignment and report to a team
leader,
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Participate in performing audit plan and execution, Perform regular audit

verifications on management replies submitted by the client,

Prepare briefs (summarized reporting documents) prior PAC session when called
upon,

Interpret various tax laws and regulations applicable at TRA and testing their
compliance on revenue collections ,

Consult TRA revenue officers on the matters arising from irregularities and
malicious practices by the client which have effects on revenue collection,

Keeping track records of outstanding court cases lodged with Tax Revenue
Appeal Board and participate in special audit and any assignment directed by
the Chief External Auditor (CEA).

1.7 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science in Taxation or Bachelor Degree /Advanced Diploma in

Accountancy or finance from any recognized institution.

Knowledge and skills in Taxation, Custom and excise duties will be an added
advantage.

Use of computer and application of various software such as Word, Excel and
Power Point will be an essential requirement.

1.8 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. D

1.9 ENGINEER GRADE II - 1 POST

1.10 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop short and long term planning for Maintenance and Construction of the
NAOT Office Building,

Prepare the budgets and annual work plan including preventive maintenance
schedules,

Conducting proper management follow-up of maintenance activity and

rectification of detected faults in buildings and services,

Conducting maintenance surveys and recording inventory of related works also

prepare bill of quantities (BOQ) and drawings for the proposed maintenances,
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To monitor and advise the office on proper estate management including renting
of the NAOT Building and Keep all records regarding maintenance and
construction works.

1.11 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized

institution.

Must be a computer literate capable of applying various software such as

Word, Excel and Power Point will be an essential requirement.

1.12 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. E

1.13 TELEPHONE OPERATOR 1 POST

1.14 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists his/her superior in making bookings and making international
telephone calls,

Receives telephone calls from extensions and forwards them outside the
office,

Assists his/her superior in the preparation of records on the use of

telephone facilities and control such use for the purpose of limiting
unnecessary expenditures,

Maintains confidentiality regarding all activities and occurrences pertaining

to NAOT and Assists in carrying out trouble shooting of the telephone
systems to try and identify faults before calling the technicians for
rectification.

1.15 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Certificate of Secondary Education with credit passes in Mathematics,

Kiswahili and English with knowledge and skills on telephone operation from
recognized institution.

1.16 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. B

1.17 DRIVERS GRADE II - 10 POSTS

1.18 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Drives vehicles safely taking into account the safety of other road users and
passengers in the vehicle,

Maintains disciplined behavior and proper conduct in rendering services to

assignees,

Performs messengers duties such as dispatching documents/letters and

collecting mails,

Ensures routine maintenance and cleanliness of vehicle,

Repairs minor defects in the vehicle that requires immediate attention and
Ensures that required spares are all fitted into the car and the obsolete
spares are returned to stores for verification.

1.19 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education, Driving Licence class C and

three years driving experience without causing an accident with Trade Test
Certificate Grade II.

1.20 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. A

1.21 LEGAL OFFICER GRADE II - 2 POSTS

1.30 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performance Auditor identifies audit problems, design audits, collects data
through various methods such as interviews, documents reviews, surveys,
focus group discussions etc., and analyses them, draft and present
Performance Audit Report.

The work entails frequent interaction with staff and managers of the
audited entities and other stakeholders in the area of audit.

1.31 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Law from a recognized institution of higher learning.

Use of computer and application of software such as Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint will be an essential requirement. Training in research methods
will be an added advantage.

Must have been graduated from Law School.

Applicant should have a minimum of two years working experience in the

relevant field. Candidates with experience from investigative/evaluative
work will be given priority.

1.32 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. E

1.33 PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST II - 2 POSTS

1.34 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performance Auditor identifies audit problems, design audits, collects data
through various methods such as interviews, documents reviews, surveys,
focus group discussions etc., and analyses them, draft and present
Performance Audit Report.

The work entails frequent interaction with staff and managers of the
audited entities and other stakeholders in the area of audit.

1.35 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Procurement or related field from a recognized

institution of higher learning. Use of computer and application of software
such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will be an essential requirement.
Training in research methods will be an added advantage.

Applicant should have a minimum of two years working experience in the

relevant field. Candidates with experience from investigative/evaluative
work will be given priority.

1.36 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. D

1.37 EXECUTIVE CIVIL ENGINEER GRADE II - 2 POSTS

1.38 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performance Auditor identifies audit problems, design audits, collects data
through various methods such as interviews, documents reviews, surveys,
focus group discussions etc., and analyses them, draft and present
Performance Audit Report.

The work entails frequent interaction with staff and managers of the
audited entities and other stakeholders in the area of audit.

1.39 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution of

higher learning. Use of computer and application of software such as
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will be an essential requirement. Training in
research methods will be an added advantage.

Must be registered by their respective professional bodies as graduate

engineer

Applicant should have a minimum of two years working experience in the

relevant field. Candidates with experience from investigative/evaluative
work will be given priority.

1.40 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. E

1.41 ECONOMIST GRADE II - 1 POSTS

1.42 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performance Auditor identifies audit problems, design audits, collects data
through various methods such as interviews, documents reviews, surveys,
focus group discussions etc., and analyses them, draft and present
Performance Audit Report.

The work entails frequent interaction with staff and managers of the
audited entities and other stakeholders in the area of audit.

1.43 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Economics or related field from a recognized

institution of higher learning. Use of computer and application of software
such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will be an essential requirement.
Training in research methods will be an added advantage.

Applicant should have a minimum of two years working experience in the

relevant field. Candidates with experience from investigative/evaluative
work will be given priority.

1.44 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. D

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1.45 QUANTITY SURVEYOR GRADE II - 1 POSTS

1.46 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performance Auditor identifies audit problems, design audits, collects data
through various methods such as interviews, documents reviews, surveys,
focus group discussions etc., and analyses them, draft and present
Performance Audit Report.

The work entails frequent interaction with staff and managers of the
audited entities and other stakeholders in the area of audit.

1.47 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field from a recognized

institution of higher learning.

Use of computer and application of software such as Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint will be an essential requirement. Training in research methods
will be an added advantage.

must be registered by their respective professional bodies as graduate

quantity surveyor

Applicant should have a minimum of two years working experience in the

relevant field. Candidates with experience from investigative/evaluative
work will be given priority.

1.48 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. D

1.49 STATISTICIAN GRADE II - 1 POSTS

1.50 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performance Auditor identifies audit problems, design audits, collects data
through various methods such as interviews, documents reviews, surveys,
focus group discussions etc., and analyses them, draft and present
Performance Audit Report.

The work entails frequent interaction with staff and managers of the
audited entities and other stakeholders in the area of audit.

1.51 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Statistics from a recognized institution of higher

learning.
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Use of computer and application of software such as Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint will be an essential requirement. Training in research methods
will be an added advantage.

Applicant should have a minimum of two years working experience in the

relevant field. Candidates with experience from investigative/evaluative
work will be given priority.

1.52 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. D

1.53 EDUCATION OFFICER GRADE II - 1 POSTS

1.54 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performance Auditor identifies audit problems, design audits, collects data
through various methods such as interviews, documents reviews, surveys,
focus group discussions etc., and analyses them, draft and present
Performance Audit Report.

The work entails frequent interaction with staff and managers of the
audited entities and other stakeholders in the area of audit.

1.55 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Education from a recognized institution of higher

learning.

Use of computer and application of software such as Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint will be an essential requirement. Training in research methods
will be an added advantage.

Applicant should have a minimum of two years working experience in the

relevant field. Candidates with experience from investigative/evaluative
work will be given priority.

1.56 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. D

1.57 AGRICULTURAL OFFICER GRADE II - 1 POSTS

1.58 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performance Auditor identifies audit problems, design audits, collects data
through various methods such as interviews, documents reviews, surveys,
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focus group discussions etc., and analyses them, draft and present
Performance Audit Report.

The work entails frequent interaction with staff and managers of the
audited entities and other stakeholders in the area of audit.

1.59 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree in Agriculture from a recognized institution of higher

learning.

Use of computer and application of software such as Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint will be an essential requirement. Training in research methods
will be an added advantage.

Applicant should have a minimum of working experience in the relevant

field. Candidates with experience from investigative/evaluative work will be
given priority.

1.60 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale: TGS. D

1.61 AUDITOR GRADE II (FORENSIC AUDITOR) - 5 POST

1.62 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Forensic Auditor prepares audit plans on the basis of Terms of Reference
or allegations that need to be verified,

Collects evidence through various methods such as interviews,

documents reviews, data harvesting from computers, etc., and analyses
the information, draft and present Forensic Audit Reports.

The work entails frequent interaction with staff and managers of the
audited entities and other stakeholders in the area of audit.

1.63 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Accounts/Finance from a

recognized institution, with a knowledge or skills in Forensic and
investigation The following qualifications will be an added advantage:

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE);

Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP);

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Certified Public Accountant (CPA(T));

Experience in fraud investigations and, or litigation;

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in reviewing internal controls

systems;

Computer literacy and experience in the use of forensic audit soft wares;

A sound qualitative and quantitative analytical skills; and

Good communication and writing skills.

Applicant should have a minimum of two years working experience in the

relevant field. Candidates with experience from investigative work will be
given priority.

X.M. DAUDI
Secretary
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat

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