10 Job Opportunities at Buhigwe District Council October 2026, The Executive Director of Buhigwe District Council invites job applications from qualified and capable Tanzanians to fill 10 positions, as specified in this announcement;
1: OFFICE SECRETARY GRADE II 5 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
Typing letters, reports, and documents—both routine and confidential;
Receiving visitors, listening to their concerns, and directing them to where they can receive assistance;
Maintaining records of events, appointments, meeting dates, the supervisor’s travel, and other work schedules;
Retrieving files and documents required for the execution of official duties;
Receiving files and distributing them to the relevant officers within the respective Department, Unit, or Section;
Collecting, maintaining, and returning files and documents to their appropriate locations;
Preparing agendas and making arrangements for various meetings;
Compiling a list of required office supplies; and performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants must be Form Four or Form Six leavers who hold a Diploma (NTA Level 6) in Secretarial Studies.
Furthermore, they must have passed shorthand (in both Swahili and English) at a speed of 80 words per minute (w.p.m.) and have received training in office computer software—such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail, and Publisher—from an institution recognized by the Government.
2: DEREVA DARAJA II (DRIVER II) 5 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
Inspecting the vehicle before and after trips to ensure its safety condition;
Transporting staff to various locations for official business;
Performing minor vehicle maintenance;
Recording and maintaining details of all trips in the vehicle logbook;
Collecting and distributing various documents; and
Cleaning the vehicle.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Form IV certificate and a Class E or C driving license, with at least one (1) year of driving experience without having caused an accident, along with the training certificates that qualified them for these license classes.
They must have completed a Basic Driving Course provided by VETA or another government-recognized institution.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not exceed the age of 45. However, for positions within Military Institutions:
Applicants for non-degree positions must not exceed the age of 25.
Applicants for degree positions must not exceed the age of 30.
2. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should specify their disability within the job application system for the information of the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat.
3. All applicants must attach a birth certificate certified by an Advocate/Lawyer.
4. Job applicants who are currently employed in the Public Service should NOT apply; they are required to adhere to the instructions provided in circular reference number CAC45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
5. All applications must be accompanied by professional/academic certificates and supporting documentation, including copies of certificates certified by an Advocate/Lawyer—specifically birth certificates and certificates of completion for various training programs, in accordance with the qualifications required for the respective position:
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates. Professional certificates (from the respective professional boards)
6. Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results, and Form IV or Form VI result slips will NOT be accepted.
7. Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure that their certificates have been verified and approved by the relevant authorities (TCU, NECTA, and NACTVET).
Applicants for cadres that require a GPA, and who studied outside Tanzania, must attach a GPA conversion certificate issued by the TCU.
8. Individuals who have retired from the Public Service are not eligible to apply, unless they possess authorization from the Chief Secretary.
9. Legal action will be taken against any individuals who submit forged information or qualifications.
10. The deadline for submitting job applications is October 30, 2026.
11. Remember to attach your signed job application letter along with your educational certificates. The letter should be addressed to:
Executive Director
Buhigwe District Council
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P.O. Box 443, Kigoma
12. All applications must be submitted via the electronic recruitment system (Recruitment Portal) at the following address: https://portal.ajira.go.tz/.
(This link can also be accessed via the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat website by navigating to the section labeled ‘Recruitment Portal’.)
13. Applications submitted outside the procedure outlined in this announcement WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
14. All job applicants are reminded that it is strictly prohibited to offer or accept bribes for the purpose of securing employment or a specific work station.
The recruitment process is based on the principles of fairness, equity, and transparency, and is guided by the qualifications specified in the relevant job advertisement as well as the organizational structure of the department concerned.
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