Kilwa district is located in Lindi Region in southern Tanzania, the total district area is 13, 347.50 square Kilometers (1,334,750 ha) of which 12, 125.9 square kilometers is surface land and 1,221.52 square kilometers is the ocean, to the north it borders with Rufiji district, Coast region, Lindi and Ruangwa districts in south, Liwale district in west and to the east it borders with Indian Ocean. In the last national census of 2012 Kilwa district had 190,744 people of which 91,661 were males and 99,083 were female.
The economy of Kilwa district hinges on crop production, livestock keeping, fishing, trade and to a very limited extent on industrial activities. Like in most districts in Tanzania, Kilwa residents and their District Council draw a substantial amount of income and food from small holder cultivators. The most popular crops are cashew nuts, sesame and coconuts. Marginal contribution in council revenue comes from cashew nut, sesame and seaweed farming an activity that is attaining economic significance as the market grows.
The average per capital income is estimated to Tshs: 850,000/= per year. Like in many other districts in the country, the social sector of Kilwa district is constituted of Land, education, health, water, and energy.
There services in many cases fall short of the actual demand and are also unevenly distributed. The imbalance in the distribution of services is attributed to uneven distribution of population, which is concentrated in the central and southern parts of the district, particularly in the wards surrounding Kilwa town.
Kilwa District is an emerging economy with high growth potential. Whilst the economy is relatively diversified, a number of opportunities remain untapped in many sectors.
In an attempt to make Kilwa the preferred destination for foreign direct investment, continuous improvements towards the creation of an enabling environment have been made. Investment opportunities existing in Kilwa District have been categorized in terms of Lead Sectors and Priority sectors.
VISION:
Kilwa District Council aspires to provide a better and sustainable quality of life for its residents.
MISSION:
In collaboration with its stakeholders, Kilwa District Council facilitates the efficient and effective delivery of sustainable socio-economic services to its residents.
Job Opportunities at Kilwa district January 2026
Positions: DEREVA DARAJA II: 3 Positions
Duties and Responsibilities
Inspecting the vehicle before and after the trip to determine the safety condition of the vehicle;
Sending employees to various locations on business trips;
Carrying out minor vehicle repairs;
Collecting and distributing various documents;
Filling and maintaining information on all trips in the trip log;
Cleaning the vehicle; and
Performing other tasks as directed by his/her Supervisor.
Qualifications
The applicant must have a Form IV Certificate and a Class E or C Driving License that he/she has worked for at least one year without causing an accident.
He/she must have attended the Basic Vocational Training (VETA) or another College recognized by the Government.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
i. All applicants must be Tanzanian Citizens not exceeding 45 years of age,
ii. Applicants must attach a Birth Certificate,
iii. Applicants must attach a detailed CV with Address, Reliable Phone Numbers and names of reliable referees,
iv. All applicants must attach copies of professional certificates and Form Four and Six certificates for those who have reached that level and certificates of various training courses based on the qualifications of the relevant job on the Employment Portal,
v. Testimonials “Provision Results”, “Statement of Results” Form Four and Six Results Certificates WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED,
vi. Applicants for the Driver Cadre II job with Class E or C Licenses should ATTACH Driver Training Certificates that qualified them to obtain the relevant grades.
vii. All applicants should upload two recent passport size photographs on the Ajira Portal,
viii. Applicants who have studied abroad should ensure that their certificates are verified and certified by the relevant authorities namely TCU, NECTA and NACTE,
ix. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service are not allowed to apply unless they have permission from the Principal Secretary,
x. Applicants who are already employed in entry-level positions in the Public Service should not apply and should adhere to the instructions contained in Circular Ref. No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010,
xi Submission of false information and qualifications will result in legal action,
xii. The deadline for submitting applications is 13th January, 2026.
xiii. IMPORTANT: Remember to attach your signed application letter along with your educational certificates, Address the letter to:-
The Executive Director (W),
Kilwa District Council,
P.O. Box 160,
KILWA.
xiv. All applications should be sent to the electronic Recruitment Portal system via the following address; https://portal.ajira.go.tz/ (This address
is also available on the website of the Employment Secretariat by entering the section labeled ‘Recruitment Portal’).
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