16 vacancies at University of Dodoma (UDOM) March 2026, Dodoma City is located in the centre of the country (6°10’23’’S; 35°44’31’’E), 455 km west of the former capital, Dar es Salaam; and 441 km south of Arusha City, the cradle of the East African Community. It is also 259 km north of Iringa Municipality through Mtera. The City covers an area of 2,669 km2 of which 625 km2 is urbanised.
Dodoma features a semi-arid climate with relatively warm temperatures throughout the year. Although average maximums are consistent throughout the year, average minimums drop to 13°C in July. The average annual precipitation is 570 mm, most of which occurs during the wet season between November and April, with the remainder of the year comprising dry season.
1.0 DRIVER II – 3 Posts
1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To drive vehicles towards approved destinations and in accordance with traffic regulations.
ii. To undertake minor mechanical repairs.
iii. To take vehicles due for routine maintenance/repair to the appointed service agent.
iv. To maintain motor vehicle log books.
v. To make pre–inspection to the assigned vehicle prior travelling and report mechanical damages/defects.
vi. To ensure safety and cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
vii. To ensure that valid documents and permits are acquired prior commencement of any journey.
viii. To report promptly accidents or incidents involving the vehicles to the relevant authority
1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Form IV or VI Certificate and Class “C or E” Driving License who has attended Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any recognized institution plus training
certificates that qualified them for the respective ranks. The candidate must have driven experience of at least one year without causing any accident. Possession of Trade Test Grade II/Level II in Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics is an added advantage.
1.3 SALARY SCALE PGSS 2.1
2.0 ADMISSION OFFICER II (STATISTICS) – 3 Posts
2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To oversee admission procedures for all programmes in liaison with the respective Deans, Directors, and Principals.
ii. To receive applications and shortlist applicants based on the University admission regulations in liaison with the respective Deans, Directors, and Principal.
iii. To oversee the registration of students in their respective School/Institute/College at the beginning of each semester or academic year.
iv. To maintain statistics of applicants by year, programme, and gender.
v. To oversee the preparation of meetings related to the admissions office.
vi. To implement the bylaws, regulations, and instructions issued on student admission and registration.
vii. To ensure a File for each student is available and to keep evidence of his/her acceptance and all documents about him/her.
viii. To ensure all documents, including student transfer from other Universities, Colleges/Schools/Institutes, postponement of study, and dismissal, are kept.
ix. To correspond with prospective students, applicants, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic and non-academic programmes, and student activities.
x. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields: Statistics, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
2.3 SALARY SCALE PGSS 6.1
3.0 EXAMINATION OFFICER II (ICT) – 2 Posts
3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To ensure proper implementation of examination policies, regulations, and procedures.
ii. To print and photocopy examinations, timed tests, and other assessments.
iii. To pack examinations, timed tests, and other assessments.
iv. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
3.3 SALARY SCALE PGSS 6.1
4.0 EXAMINATION OFFICER II (STATISTICS) – 1 Post
4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To ensure proper implementation of examination policies, regulations, and procedures.
ii. To print and photocopy examinations, timed tests, and other assessments.
iii. To pack examinations, timed tests, and other assessments.
iv. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
4.3 SALARY SCALE PGSS 6.1
5.0 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER II- SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DEVELOPER – 3 Posts
5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To assist in capturing the user’s Customer Requirement Specifications- CRS.
ii. To perform system analysis and design.
iii. To implement software systems (Write and document code).
iv. To perform systems testing (Software validation & verification) and document test results.
v. To perform system configurations.
vi. To assist in conducting user acceptance tests.
vii. To participate in design review and provide input for user documentation.
viii. To liaise with user support staff in supporting end users.
ix. To maintain and support various business process applications.
x. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in any of the following fields:
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Database Administration or Management, Computer Systems analysis,
Computer Systems Security, Network Administration, Web and Multimedia Administration or Management, Informatics, Cyber Security, Information Systems,
Computer Applications, Computer Programming or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.
5.3 SALARY SCALE Institution’s Salary Scale PGSS 7.1
6.0 OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY II – 4 Posts
6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To handle confidential matters.
ii. To coordinate office needs and requirements.
iii. To receive and distribute letters to respective officials.
iv. To receive and direct visitors. v) To receive telephone calls and take messages.
v. To handle travel arrangements on duty for senior officers and other members of the unit/department.
vi. To ensure that copies of letters are properly filed.
vii. To type confidential letters, circulars, certificates, charts, and stencils.
viii. To take proper care of work facilities and equipment;
ix. To ensure that the respective office is punctually open.
x. To perform other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Diploma in Secretarial Studies who has passed Shorthand (English) and “Hati Mkato” (Kiswahili) at a speed of 100 words per minute with computer knowledge in
MS-Word, MS-Excel, Internet, Email, MS-Publisher from a recognized institution with working experience of at least 7 years. Must sit for and pass the Management Development Examination for Executive Assistants Stage I.
6.3 SALARY SCALE PGSS 4.1
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. However, for vacancies within Paramilitary Institutions:
Applicants for non-degree posts must not exceed 25 years of age.
Applicants for degree posts must not exceed 30 years of age.
2. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
3. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or
Regulatory Bodies (where applicable);
Birth certificate.
4. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:
Form IV and Form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
5. An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
6. Applicants employed in the Public Service are strictly not allowed to apply; they should adhere to Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 of 30th November, 2010.
7. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
8. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
9. All foreign academic certificates MUST be recognised by relevant Authorities (TCU, NECTA, and NACTVET). Applicants applying for posts with a GPA requirement MUST attach their GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
10. 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,
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli,
Dodoma.
11. Deadline for application is 04th April, 2026.
12. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
13. Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal action.
14. All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal by using the following address:http://portal.ajira.go.tz. (This address can also be found at the PSRS Website by clicking on ‘Recruitment Portal’).
15. Applications submitted through any other means will not be considered
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