19 Vacancies at TBS March 2026

19 Vacancies at TBS March 2026, Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is the national standards body for Tanzania established by the government as part of the efforts to strengthen the supportive infrastructure for industry and commerce sectors across the economy within the country. The Bureau was established by Parliamentary Act No. 3 of 1975 as the National Standards Institute and became operational on 16th April 1976. Subsequently, it was renamed Tanzania Bureau of Standards under Act No. 1 of 1977. On 20th March 2009, the Standards Act No. 3 of 1975 was repealed and replaced by the Standards Act No. 2 of 2009.

The Bureau was established as part of the efforts by the government to strengthen the supporting institutional infrastructure for the industry and commerce sectors of the economy. Specifically, TBS was mandated to undertake measures for quality control of products of all descriptions and to promote standardization in industry and commerce.

1.0 LABORATORY ASSISTANT II – 17 Posts

1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To preparation of simple reagents;

ii. To cleaning of laboratory apparatus;

iii. To general cleanliness of the floors, windows, tables, sinks, coats;

iv. To dusting of bookshelves, cleaning simple apparatus, equipment and machinery;

v. To make requests for cleaning materials;

vi. To may be instructed to prepare samples for testing;

vii. To implement routine safety measures in the laboratory; and

viii. Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Form IV Certificate plus Certificate/ Trade Test Grade I or II or NVA Level II or III in Laboratory Science and Technology, Laboratory Assistant, from recognized
institutions.

1.3 SALARY SCALE TBSS 2

2.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER II (CHEMISTRY) – 2 Posts

2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To study all aspects pertaining to inspection, quality management and certification;

ii. To study and implement the laboratory safety procedures and regulations;

iii. To carry out analysis of sample as may be assigned by supervisor/trainer

iv. ;To provide support to industries in all matters related to quality assurance;

v. To implement Regulations for Certification Schemes;

vi. To conduct quality assurance training, consultancy and research;

vii. To participate in preparation, implementation, maintenance and review of quality system;

viii. To carry out verification of supplies and services;To carry out corrective and preventive actions;

ix. To assist in safety and serviceability of equipment and apparatus; and

2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

2.3 SALARY SCALE TBSS 4

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