Vacancy title:
Bank Officer

Jobs at:
People's Bank of Zanzibar Limited (PBZ)

Deadline of this Job:
10thDecember 2018

Duty Station:
Pemba, Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 23rd November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

The People's Bank of Zanzibar Limited (PBZ) was established in June 30.1966 under Cap.153 of the Zanzibar Companies Decree. The primary function was to carry on the business of commercial banking activities in all of its branches and Departments within Tanzania.

JOB DETAILS:
The Bank is currently offering Conventional and Islamic banking services in its branches in Zanzibar. Dar es Salaam and Mtwara with power to receive deposits, invest. lend money and other related commercial banking services.

The Bank is currently undertaking expansion of her services therefore, automatically demand the human capital with suitable skills and qualifications to fill the following vacant posts:

POST: Bank Officer
DUTY STATION: Pemba Branches

Successful candidates will be responsible to achieve branch targets on all parameters and provide first class Banking service in all areas of the bank's business in order to enhance profitable operations of the branch

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competency:

• Degree in Banking, Islamic Banking, Commerce, Economics, Social Works, Marketing. Business Administration.Business Information Technology.Accounting or equivalent qualifications.
  
• Professional qualifications such as CPA. CPB and equivalent shall be added advantage
  
• Computer literacy and applications in windows. and other packages shall be considered.
  
• Some experience at bank branch operations would be desirable.
  
• Knowledge and experience in Islamic banking will be an added advantage.
  
• Interpersonal skills to create and maintain relevant business networks
  
• Smart and presentable individual
  
• Knowledge and effective application of PBZ policies. procedures and regulatory guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards
  
• Strong communication (writing and presentation) in English and Kiswahili
  
• Able to work independently and efficiently
  
• Age limit of forty (40) years as at 31st December, 2018
  

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend to customers’ queries courteously and promptly
  
• Authenticate the genuineness of customers before making payments.
  
• Receive cash and verify the amount and genuineness of notes received in the presence of the customer before posting.
  
• Balance cash account after day's work.
  
• Pay cash to the right customers within the authorized limit.
  
• Perform teller's duties with speed and accuracy.
  
• Surrender cash in hand to the custodians after closure of business.
  
• Prompt filing of documents for reference
  
• Call day's work in order to authenticate previous work transactions.
  
• Authenticate the genuineness of instruments presented before making payments.
  
• Ensure all payments are made in accordance with the Bank's financial regulations.
  
• verify customer signatures and check photo identification when handling withdrawals to ensure that they are valid and there is no breach of security.
  
• Ensure that the balance of money in the drawer is accurate and accounted for.
  
• Provide information to clients on banking services in order to promote customer services.
  
• Make sure that source documents used by customers on daily operations are available before start of day.
  
•  Perform teller duties with speed and accuracy.
  
• Carry out any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Three (3) years contract (Renewable)

REMUNERATION
Attractive salary with PBZ Scales/Grades will be offered to the selected candidate together with incentive packages as per PBZ Staff regulations.