THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref.No.JA.9/259/01/A/ 318Â 7th June, 2023
On behalf of The Electrical Transmission and Distribution Construction and Maintenance
Company Limited (ETDCO Limited), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites
qualified Tanzanians to fill eight (08) vacant posts mentioned below.
1.0 ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE COMPANY LIMITED (ETDCO LIMITED)
Electrical Transmission and Distribution Construction and Maintenance Company Limited
(ETDCO Limited) is a subsidiary company of The Tanzania Electric Supply Company
(TANESCO) established in June 2016 under Companies Act, Act No 12 of 2002 and
came into operation January 2017. The company is mandated to undertake business of
Construction and Maintenance of Electricity infrastructure within the Country and beyond.
The Company is a Registered Contactors Registration Board (CRB) as Class One
Contractor. It is mandated to carry out the businesses as construction and Maintenance
of Electrical Transmission and Distribution networks by promoting commercial
engineering, financial, environmental a, asset management services such as undertaking
design, project management, technical due diligence, technological assessment,
supervision, specifications, construction supervision and testing and quality control,
training and capacity building in Transmission and Distribution of Electrical networks, to
carry on the work of construction of Electrical Transmission and Distribution networks,
undertake and execute all types of mechanical and electrical testing and commissioning,
including ascertaining of quality of materials such as poles, conductors, insulators, all
types of switchgears and any other electrical accessory which will be required during the
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assigned duty, feasible and acceptable in nature, to carry on businesses in Electrical
Transmission and Distribution Networks Construction and Maintenance ,testing ,
transportation and erection and management as a contractor, engineers and consultants
and to undertake and execute and contracts , or works, involving advisory services or use
of new technology, skilled or unskilled labour required for the aforesaid or similar object
and carry out any ancillary or other works comprised in such contracts and to carry our
agency work for the objects and mobilize finance for construction and Maintenance of
Electrical Transmission and Distribution Networks from various sources including public
funds, private sector, commercial banks and development partners for financing of
materials manufacturing, testing , transportation and installation.
1.1 TRANSMISSION ENGINEER (1 Post),
1.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To construct and maintain various Electrical Distribution & Transmission
networks.
ii. To create structural models by using computer aided design software’s.
iii. To develop designs and evaluates possible alternatives to meet both major
and minor substation and transmission line >35kV project requirements.
The primary design responsibilities encompass site preparation of the
substation or pole location of the transmission line, foundation design, and
steel support design, writing material specification and ordering various
structures as needed.
iv. To work closely with the project manager on overall project management
from inception to energizing.
v. To develop detailed design specifications and standards appropriate for the
use in compiling material lists, procurement activities for equipment,
materials and service required for project completion.
vi. To evaluate, from an engineering standpoint, vendors, manufacturers,
equipment and/or components available to meet assignment specifications
and recommends awards that optimize cost and reliability.
vii. To provide budgetary estimates of projects for departmental or
interdepartmental incorporation into the Capital Budget.
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viii. To develop and monitor work progress on project schedules to assure
proper coordination of events during the design, construction, testing and
energizing phases of a project.
ix. To initiate job task (work orders) and tracks expenditures as may be
required to complete Capital Budget project assignments.
x. To lead formal and informal meetings concerning assigned projects and is
able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel both in the office
and field crews.
xi. To assist with departmental and interdepartmental training to assure proper
installation, operation and/or maintenance of substation or transmission
equipment when requested.
xii. To assign, directs and reviews the work of assigned engineers and/or other
employees associated with an assignment. Consults on problems of a
technical nature encountered during various work assignments.
xiii. To provide forensic review of failed structure and soil erosion issues to
provide technical guidance for rectification as a technical expert.
xiv. To report to the section head and performs other assignments as requested.
xv. To research existing and new material technology to determine practical
applications, strength and durability expectations and cost-benefits
information, and prepare material recommendations for current and future
projects.
xvi. To create and present structural overviews for upcoming projects, and
develop reports that include technical details for engineers as well as bigpicture analysis and cost estimates for project manager.
xvii. To monitor on-site construction processes and supervise construction
workers.
xviii. To inspect and commission the completed projects including tests of various
structures as per specifications and guidelines.
xix. To measure loads and pressures caused by environmental or human
influence.
xx. To manage Project execution from planning stages, Project Costing,
Schedule Tracking and other Methodologies required to implement projects
to its successfulness.
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xxi. To manage Resources during project implementations.
xxii. To generate and present all required technical reports includes daily,
weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
xxiii. To modernize and sustain the project execution modality on behalf of
ETDCO.
xxiv. To apply structural engineering principles and methods to designs,
performs extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability,
performance, and safety standards are achieved.
1.1.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree in in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structural field,
must be registered as Professional Engineer and should have three years of working
experience in structural works. MS-project knowledge, strong analytical capabilities
with good personal computer skills, Capable of developing test criteria for evaluating
structures, material or component thereof and Skilled at use of AISC, ASCE, ISO
Standards and Good understanding of ASCE-7-10, ACI-318 and IBC will be an added
advantage.
1.2 DISTRIBUTION ENGNIEER (2 Posts)
1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To construct and Maintain various Electrical Distribution Network System.
ii. To inspect and commission the completed projects including tests of various
electrical equipment, components, circuits, or systems.
iii. To manage Project execution from design and planning stages, project
costing, schedule tracking and other methodologies required to implement
projects to its successfulness.
iv. To analyse technical drawings, interpreting specifications, and determining
the electrical requirements of a given project.
v. To liaise with other engineers and clients to ensure overall customer
satisfaction.
vi. To ensure health and safety codes are obeyed at all times.
vii. To complete quality assurance on all electrical components and projects,
and writing up reports.
viii. To manage resources during project implementations.
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ix. To generate and present all required technical reports includes daily,
weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
x. To analyse and approve various construction and engineering plans.
xi. To Modernize and Sustain the Project Execution modality on behalf of
ETDCO.
xii. To carries out operational studies to ensure high customer and client
satisfaction in the distribution projects.
xiii. To apply electrical engineering principles and methods to designs, performs
extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability,
performance, and safety standards are achieved.
xiv. To conduct research and studies on new technologies to innovate and
design solutions or products.
To perform any other related duties as assigned.
1.2.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Holder of Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, must be registered
as Professional Engineer, should have least three (3) year of working experience in
electrical distribution. MS-project knowledge, Auto-CAD and other electrical
engineering software’s e.g ETAP, Power5, Dig Silent etc, Planning, design and project
management skills, Strong analytical, critical, logical thinking and problem solving
skills, Strong multitasking abilities, Ability to focus under pressure and meet deadlines,
A sound understanding of safety protocols, Proficient in MS-Office (Excel, Word,
Power point), Knowledge of Microsoft Project Management Software will be an added
advantage
1.3 PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER (1 Post)
1.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To implement ETDCO’s Project Planning and Quality Assurance functions as well
as the day-to-day operations of the business.
ii. To clearly implement planning goals and communicate them to the subordinates
as well as to measure their achievements.
iii. To prepare of detailed Project Design, Planning, Cost Estimates and Methodology
required to implement projects to its successfulness.
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iv. To generate and present technical reports as well as preparing daily, weekly,
monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of Safety, Planning and Quality Assurance
section.
v. To conduct Research and Development on Transmission and Distribution
Construction and Maintenance works.
vi. To carry out inspection and operational studies and determine areas to be
improved or modified and well as to develop corrective actions and solutions
before commissioning the project.
vii. To review requirements, specifications, codes, processes and technical design
documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
viii. To track and monitor all deadlines and budgetary requirements are met on each
project.
ix. To be updated with new testing and measuring technologies.
x. To review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide
timely and meaningful feedback
xi. To create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
xii. To estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
xiii. To design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
xiv. To identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
xv. To perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
xvi. To develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet
client needs
xvii. To liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify
system requirements
xviii. To monitor debugging process results
xix. To investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement
solutions
xx. To track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
xxi. To stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
xxii. To assist in conducting tutorial and practical exercise for students under close
supervision;
xxiii. To prepare training and learning resources for tutorial exercise
xxiv. To assist in conducting researches under close supervision
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xxv. To carry out consultancy and community services under close supervision and
 To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor
1.3.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Holder of Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, must be Registered
as professional Engineer, should have at least three (3) year of working experience
in electrical distribution, Transmission or substation works. MS-project knowledge,
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes, experience in
writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases, hands-on
experience with automated testing tools, proven work experience in software
development, auto-CAD Computer skills will be an added advantage.
1.4 TECHNICIAN DISTRIBUTION (2 Post)
1.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To Construction and Maintenance of various Electrical Distribution Network
System.
ii. To inspect and commission the completed projects including tests of various
electrical equipment, components, circuits, or systems.
iii. To manage Project execution from design and planning stages, project
costing, schedule tracking and other methodologies required to implement
projects to its successfulness.
iv. To analyse technical drawings, interpreting specifications, and determining
the electrical requirements of a given project.
v. To liaising with other site team and clients to ensure overall customer
satisfaction.
vi. To ensure health and safety codes are obeyed at all times.
vii. To complete quality assurance on all electrical components and projects,
and writing up reports.
viii. To manage resources during project implementations.
ix. To generate and present all required technical reports includes daily,
weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
x. To carry out operational studies to ensure high customer and client
satisfaction in the distribution projects.
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xi. To apply engineering principles and methods to designs, performs
extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability,
performance, and safety standards are achieved.
xii. To conduct studies on new technologies to innovate and design solutions.
To perform any other related duties as assigned.
1.4.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of FTC/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, must be Registered as
Engineering Technician, should have at least three years of working experience in
electric distribution works. MS-project knowledge, auto-CAD Computer skills,
planning, design and project management skills, Strong analytical, critical, logical
thinking and problem-solving skills, strong multitasking abilities, ability to focus under
pressure and meet deadlines, a sound understanding of safety protocols, proficient in
MS-Office (Excel, Word, Power point), strong communication and interpersonal skills
will be an added advantage.
1.5 TECHNICIAN (PLANNING & QUALITY ASSURANCE (1Post)
1.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To implement ETDCO’s Project Planning and Quality Assurance functions
as well as the day-to-day operations of the business.
ii. To prepare detailed Project Design, Planning, Cost Estimates and
Methodology required to implement projects to its successfulness.
iii. To modernize and sustain the Design, Planning, Surveying, Quality
Control on behalf of ETDCO.
iv. To carry out inspection and operational studies and determine areas to be
improved or modified and well as to develop corrective actions and
solutions before commissioning the project.
v. To review requirements, specifications, codes, processes and technical
design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
vi. To document all proceedings and tests and guarantee that classified
information remains secure and confidential.
vii. To track and monitor all deadlines and budgetary requirements are met
on each project.
viii. To be updated with new testing and measuring technologies.
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ix. To review requirements, specifications and technical design documents
to provide timely and meaningful feedback
x. To create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test
cases
xi. To estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
xii. To design, develop and execute automation scripts using open-source
tools
xiii. To identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
xiv. To perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
xv. To develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to
meet client needs
xvi. To liaise with internal teams e.g. Developers and product managers) to
identify system requirements
xvii. Monitor debugging process results
xviii. To investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to
implement solutions
xix. To track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect
counts
xx. To stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
1.5.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of FTC/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, must be registered as
Engineering Technician, should have at least three (3) years of working experience in
either electrical Transmission, Distribution or Substation works. Strong knowledge of
software QA methodologies, tools and processes, experience in writing clear, concise
and comprehensive test plans and test cases, hands-on experience with automated
testing tools, proven work experience in software development, proven work experience
in quality assurance software, MS-project knowledge, Auto-CAD Computer skills,
planning, design and project management skills, strong analytical, critical, logical thinking
and problem-solving skills will be an added advantage.
1.6 ASSISTANT TRANSPORT OFFICER (1post)
1.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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i. To ensure correct equipment registers are maintained
ii. To oversee the operation of all ETDCO Equipment are being used in
compliance with the requirements of the Transport Policy
iii. To ensure all drivers/operators are competent to drive/operate
Equipment and have a valid driving license
iv. To ensure activities are coordinated to enable the most efficient use of
equipment Facilitate Fuelling services through Suppliers (GPSA etc.)
v. To assist to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual repair and
maintenance progress reports from projects and submit the same to the
Management;
vi. To monitor Vehicle utilization including preparation of all vehicles reports
for management decision;
vii. To facilitate timely renewal of Motor Vehicles Insurance and Road
License.
viii. To assist in the development and maintenance of routing schedules for
individual sections;
ix. To ensure the correct equipment maintenance is carried out at the
reasonable cost;
x. To ensure that all log sheets and other records are accurately
maintained for all transport inputs;
xi. To provide performance indicators to departments during budget
planning and preparation;
xii. To maintain Planned Preventive Maintenance schedules and coordinate maintenance planning with all ETDCO departments (sections)
and equipment users;
xiii. To monitor expenditure on fuel and maintenance to ensure it is in line
with the ETDCO overall transport budget allocation;
xiv. To assist in the selection of suitable workshop facilities for the
maintenance and repair of ETDCO transport means and carry out
monitoring of selected facilities’ performance;
xv. To provide information and advice necessary for equipment
procurement disposal and replenishment
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1.6.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of FTC/Diploma in Automobile engineering, Automobile Mechanics, Auto electrical
engineering, or Auto electro Mechanical engineering. Transport Management, Logistics
Management, Logistics and Transport Management will be an added advantage.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. 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;
ii. People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate
clearly in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat attention;
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: -
ï‚· Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
ï‚· Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
ï‚· Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
ï‚· Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective
Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);
ï‚· Birth certificate;
vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: -
ï‚· Form IV and form VI results slips;
ï‚· 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).
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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. 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 /Asha Rose Migiro Buildings
Dodoma.
xiv. Deadline for application is 14
th June, 2023;
xv. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
xvi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal
action;
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the
following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise (This address also
can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
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PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
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