Job Opportunities Senior
Civil Engineers
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is a
Statutory Institution jointly owned by the Governments of the United Republic
of Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia on a 50/50 shareholding basis, with its
registered Head Office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Authority operates two
Regional Administrative Centres located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Mpika,
Zambia.
TAZARA invites applications from suitably qualified
and experienced nationals of Tanzania and Zambia to fill the following vacant
positions in the respective regions:
Position: Senior Civil Engineer (SCE) –
Four (4) Posts Salary Scale: TSG
12 Reporting to: Regional Civil Engineer Duty Station: Dar
es Salaam / Mpika
Job Purpose The
SCE shall be responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating the
maintenance and rehabilitation of railway infrastructure, including permanent
way, bridges, tunnels, utility buildings, feeder roads, water supply systems,
and staff housing, in order to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient railway
operations in line with TAZARA’s objectives.
Key Responsibilities The
key responsibilities for SCE include the following:
- Receiving
and implementing instructions from the Regional Civil Engineer regarding
overall regional maintenance and repair works of the permanent way and
related infrastructure.
- Preparing
regional maintenance and rehabilitation plans for permanent way, bridges,
tunnels, sidings, and related structures based on district submissions to
ensure smooth execution of works.
- Providing
technical guidance and supervision to subordinate staff and contractors to
ensure compliance with standard specifications and quality requirements.
- Monitoring
the implementation of approved maintenance and emergency repair plans to
ensure activities are carried out within approved budgets and available
material resources.
- Conducting
joint periodic inspections with district teams to assess infrastructure
defects and ensure quality maintenance standards are achieved across the
region.
- Preparing
periodic technical reports on the condition of railway infrastructure to
facilitate management decision-making and mobilization of support for
necessary corrective measures.
- Participating
in investigations of railway service accidents and coordinating the
provision of materials, tools, and equipment for emergency response and
restoration of safe operations.
- Initiating
the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), work schedules, and budget
estimates to support maintenance planning and prioritization of
infrastructure rehabilitation needs.
Core Competencies Applicants
should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Strong
technical knowledge in railway or heavy infrastructure maintenance;
- Proven
ability to supervise teams and manage projects effectively;
- Good
analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
- Excellent
communication and report-writing abilities; and
- Ability
to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary
environment.
Qualifications and Experience Applicants
must possess:
- Form
IV or Form VI Certificate of Tanzania or Grade 12 Certificate of Zambia;
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a
recognized University;
- A
minimum of five (5) years’ relevant working experience, preferably in
railway operations or large infrastructure projects;
- Age
between thirty-two (32) and fifty (50) years;
- Registration
with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) of Tanzania or Zambia;
- Any
additional relevant qualification shall be an added advantage.
Mode of Application Only
candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.
Applications should be submitted together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae
(CV); Certified copies of academic and professional certificates; and Names and
addresses of three (3) traceable referees.
Applications should be addressed to either of the
following offices:
Tanzania: The
Regional General Manager, Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority, Tanzania Cost and
Profit Centre (TCPC), P.O. Box 40160, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Zambia: The Regional
General Manager, Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority, Zambia Cost and Profit
Centre, P.O. Box T01, Mpika, Zambia
Please note that faxed or electronic applications will
not be accepted.
Closing Date The
closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 13th February 2026 at 1700
hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified women are
strongly encouraged to apply.
SAFE. RELIABLE. COST-EFFECTIVE.
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