Vacancy Announcement - Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) August 2026
Kumb. Na.: JA.9/16/01/53
Tarehe: 28th August, 2026
On behalf of Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) invites high caliber, results oriented, self-driven professionals with integrity, dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill twenty-four (24) vacant posts mentioned below.
1. Instructor II (Civil Engineer) - 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- To conduct short courses and seminars in respective areas of specializations, instructional methods course (Pedagogical).
- To prepare course/lesson plans for respective subjects of specializations.
- To supervise students on practical training.
- To follow up and submit post training evaluation on trainees.
- To plan and organize traffic programmes.
- To conduct courses and seminars for senior staff of the Corporation.
- To collect and analyze information and data related to the fields of specialization.
- To audit training objectives and course contents and recommend to the principal training equipment and materials required.
- To evaluate effectiveness of instructors under him and make appropriate reports to the principal; conducts research pertaining to instructional needs in and outside TRC and conducts consultations and researches on training matters in liaison with districts and headquarters officers.
- To perform any other duties as assigned by his superior.
Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Bachelor's Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or equivalent in relevant fields with a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a recognized institution, eligible for registration as a technical teacher and registered by the respective Board as Graduate Engineer/Professional.
Salary Scale
TRCS 6
2. Instructor II (Mechanical Engineer) - 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- To conduct short courses and seminars in respective areas of specializations, instructional methods course (Pedagogical).
- To prepare course/lesson plans for respective subjects of specializations.
- To supervise students on practical training.
- To follow up and submit post training evaluation on trainees.
- To plan and organize traffic programmes.
- To conduct courses and seminars for senior staff of the Corporation.
- To collect and analyze information and data related to the fields of specialization.
- To audit training objectives and course contents and recommend to the principal training equipment and materials required.
- To evaluate effectiveness of instructors under him and make appropriate reports to the principal; conducts research pertaining to instructional needs in and outside TRC and conducts consultations and researches on training matters in liaison with districts and headquarters officers.
- To perform any other duties as assigned by his superior.
Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Bachelor's Degree (NTA Level 8 or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent in relevant fields with a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a recognized institution, eligible for registration as a technical teacher and registered by the respective Board as Graduate Engineer/Professional.
Salary Scale
TRCS 6
3. Artisan II (Auto Electric) - 5 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems of plants, machinery, and motor vehicles.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults in equipment and machinery.
- Carry out preventive maintenance of electrical components.
- Test and replace faulty electrical parts and systems.
- Support installation and commissioning of electrical equipment.
- Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Form IV Certificate with CBET Level II/III Certificate or Trade Test Grade I/II Certificate or NVA II/III in Auto Electric or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Salary Scale
TRCS 1
4. Technician II (Automobile) - 4 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and participate in maintenance and repair of plants, machinery, motor vehicles, and construction equipment.
- Performing routine maintenance such as oil and brake changes.
- Repairing or replacing worn, old or defective car parts and testing systems after repairs.
- Maintaining detailed repair records to support invoicing and customer support.
- Communicating with service advisors about diagnosed problems, necessary repairs and repair timelines.
- Ensuring tools and work areas are clean, operational and safe.
- Keeping up with new automotive technology and repair best practices.
Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Form IV/VI with Diploma/NTA Level 6 in Automobile Engineering/Automotive Mechanics or relevant qualifications from a recognized institution.
Salary Scale
TRCS 3
5. Technician II (Hydraulic Machineries) - 2 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake maintenance of rolling stock and locomotives.
- Maintenance of workshop machinery and plants.
- Service of refrigeration and air condition facilities.
- Service mechanical handling equipment and ancillary plants.
- Help supervisor to maintain records.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Form IV/VI with Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in hydraulic machineries, or equivalent from any recognized institution.
Salary Scale
TRCS 3
6. Engineer II (Signal & Telecommunication) - 1 Post
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in maintenance of S&T equipment and systems.
- Assist in installation of SGR, MGR signals and telecommunication network and equipment.
- Assist in preparation of specifications for procurement of signal and telecommunication equipment and gadgets.
- Preparation of technical plans and designs for signal and telecommunication projects.
- Preparation and submission of periodical technical reports.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution, and registered by the Engineers Registration Board as a Graduate Engineer.
Salary Scale
TRCS 6
7. Locomotive Driver II - 10 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform shunting duties within the station yards, sidings and running depots within the home station.
- To check the locomotive fitness before use.
- To report any problem noted in the locomotive during the course of driving.
- To record all important events occurring during shunting.
- Recording the fuel balance on start and at the end of the shunting duties.
- To perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a Form IV academic certificate with 2 years Locomotive Driving Certificate or Locomotive Shunting Certificate offered by TIRTEC or any recognized institution, and Class F or G Driving License.
Salary Scale
TRCS 3
General Conditions
- 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.
- Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
- 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.
- Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: Form IV and Form VI results slips; Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
- An applicant must upload a recent passport size photo in the Recruitment Portal.
- 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.
- An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
- An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
- 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.
- A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to: Secretary, President's Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Mahakama Street, Tambukareli, Dodoma.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
- Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal action.
- All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal using the following address: http://portal.ajira.go.tz
- Applications submitted through any other means will not be considered.
Deadline for Application
Deadline for application is 10th September, 2026.
Released by: Secretary, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
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