Vacancy title:
12 Mechanical Operators

Jobs at:
Cereal and Other Produce Board of Tanzania

Deadline of this Job:
2 weeks from 29 June 2018

Duty Station:
Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
The Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania (CPB) is a Government institution established through the Cereals and Other Produce Act No. 19 of 2009 to provide for promotion and development or cereals and other agricultural produce and to provide for other related matter According to the act. the main function of the Board is YO carry out commercial activities and such other activities as are necessary, advantageous or proper for the development of the cereals and other produce industry. CPB Headquarters is located in Dodoma at Central Business Park, Mbugani area along VETA Road. Currently. CPB offices outside Dodoma operate in seven Branch offices as follows: Easter" (Dar es Salaam City in Dar es Salaam Region), Southern (Mtwara Municipality in Mtwara Region) Southern Highlands (lringa Municipality in lringa Region), Northern (Arusha City in Arusha Region) Western (Kigoma Municipality in Kigoma Region), Lake (Mwanza City in Mwanza Region) and Central (Dodoma City in Dodoma Region),The Headquarters is responsible for providing Branch Offices with technical and professional support, establishing standards. systems and procedures for resources management, utilization, capacity building, coordinating the Board's technical services, Monitoring and evaluating the performance of field operations. All operational matters of the CPB are handled at the Branches. and that the Headquarters deals with strategic management issues.

The Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania during the financial year 2017/2013 intends to use part of its funds to establish a 60 Metric Tons per 24 Hours Maize flour mill and 20 Metric Tons per 24 Hours Sunflower Oil mill at CPB Kizota Complex in Dodoma City. CPB is seeking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions and work as part of a team for the manufacture and production of products that meet the needs and expectations of the CPB market.

MECHANICAL OPERATORS (12 POSTS)
Duty Station: Dodoma and Iringa
Reporting to: Branch Manager
Employment Type: contractual

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc) to start a production cycle
  
• Control and adjust machine settings (e g speed)
  
• Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
  
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools
  
• Test operation of machines periodically
  
• Fix issues that might occur during the shift
  
• Check Output to spot any machine related mistakes or flaws
  
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final Products
  
• Maintain activity logs

Qualification and Experience

• At least full technician certificate in mechanical engineering from a reputable recognized registered institution or equivalent,
  
• Proven experience as a machine operator
  
• Working knowledge of diverse mgh—Speed machinery and measurement tools (calliper, Micro metre. etc.)
  
• Understanding of production procedures
  
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.9. constant use of protective gear)
  
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
  
• Analytical skills
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Teamwork and communication skills
  
• Physical stamina and strength
  
• Must have basic knowledge of computer and able to communicate in English and Kiswahili
  
• Attending JKT training is an added advantage.

REMUNERATION
The Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania offers an attractive enumeration packaqe together with incentive schemes and excellent working environment for all positions.

Job application procedure
Qualifying candidates should apply in writing to the following address enclosing:

• An application letter showing how they meet the positions requirements.
  
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
  
• Certified Copies of relevant Certificates and Awards.
  
• Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) while Certificates from foreign examination Bodies should he certified by the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and/or National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
  
• Contact address including telephone number(s) and for email addresses).

Names and full addresses of three referees,
The Director General.
Cereals and Other Produce Board of Tanzania,
P.O. Box SS7 DODOMA. OR by post
emailed to: info@cerealsboard.go.tz

CLOSING DATE TWO weeks after the first appearance of this advertisement

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS

• All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above
  45 years old.
  
• Applicants must attach an up—to—date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e~rr1ail and telephone numbers.
  
• Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in the advertisement,
  
• The title of the position applied for should be written in the subject on the application letter; short of which will make the application invalid.

Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:

• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/ Certificates.
  
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
  
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
  
• Computer certificate
  
• Professional certificates from respective boards
  
• One recent Passport size picture and birth certificate.

• FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
  
• Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will NOT be accented.
  
• Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information ln the CV will necessitate to legal action
  
• Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
  
• Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public service should not apply. they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01lDl140 dated 30th November 2010.
  
• Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not. apply.
  
• Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
  
• Women are highly encouraged to apply
  
• Application letters should be written in English or Swahili