The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) was established on 1st July, 2000 by an order published in the Government Gazette, Notice No. 293 of 2000 under Section 3(1) of the Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997, with the expectation of witnessing a significant improvement in road maintenance and development with respect to quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The Agency is responsible for the management of 37,435 Km of roads made up of 12,527 Km of trunk roads and 23,939 Km of regional roads according to the Roads Act No. 13 of 2007 and subsequent reclassification up to June 2015.
71 Job Opportunities at TANROADS February 2026
1.0 ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II – 11 Posts
1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To provide support in testing and analyzing soils, aggregate concrete and bituminous materials and geotechnical projects;
ii. To assist in sample collection preparation, laboratory and field testing, data acquisition and recording and equipment maintenance;
iii. To maintain standard operating procedures for laboratory operations;
iv. To clean Laboratory premises;
v. To carry out in situ testing;
vi. To maintain laboratory apparatus and equipment;
vii. To undertake laboratory tests and monitor tests results and trends; and
viii. To perform such other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Certificate (NTA Level 5) in one of the following fields; Road Construction and Maintenance, Labour Based Construction or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution.
1.3 SALARY SCALE
Attractive remuneration package
2.0 TECHNICIAN WEIGHBRIDGE II (MECHANICAL AND AUTOMOBILE) – 30 Posts
2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To enforce Axle Load Control by the use of weighbridge scale devices;
ii. To impose road damage fees on the spot for overloaded vehicles;
iii. To measure physical dimensions of motor vehicle or any load being carried on the motor vehicle for providing advices to transporter for provision of relevant advice;
iv. To record all necessary particulars regarding the motor vehicle being weighed; and
v. To perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.
2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in one of the followingengineering fields; Mechanical, Automobile and Electro-Mechanical or
equivalent qualification from recognized institutions.
2.3 SALARY SCALE
Attractive remuneration package
3.0 TECHNICIAN WEIGHBRIDGE II (ELECTRICAL) – 20 Posts
3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To enforce Axle Load Control by the use of weighbridge scale devices;
ii. To impose road damage fees on the spot for overloaded vehicles;
iii. To measure physical dimensions of motor vehicle or any load being carried on the motor vehicle for providing advices to transporter for provision of relevant advice;
iv. To record all necessary particulars regarding the motor vehicle being weighed; and
v. To perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.
3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from recognized institutions.
3.3 SALARY SCALE
Attractive remuneration package
4.0 TECHNICIAN WEIGHBRIDGE II (CIVIL AND HIGHWAY) – 10 Posts
4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To enforce Axle Load Control by the use of weighbridge scale devices;
ii. To impose road damage fees on the spot for overloaded vehicles;
iii. To measure physical dimensions of motor vehicle or any load being carried on the motor vehicle for providing advices to transporter for provision of relevant advice.
iv. To record all necessary particulars regarding the motor vehicle being weighed; and
v. To perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor
4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Civil or Highway Engineering or equivalent qualification from recognized institutions.
4.3 SALARY SCALE
Attractive remuneration package
Deadline: 22/02/2026
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