The Taasisi ya Viwango Zanzibar (ZBS) has officially announced new employment opportunities for the 2025/2026 financial year, inviting qualified applicants to fill 31 vacant positions across various professional fields at its offices in Unguja. Established under the Zanzibar Standards Act No. 1 of 2011, ZBS plays a vital role in ensuring that Zanzibar maintains high standards for both products and services. The institution is responsible for monitoring quality to protect consumer health and safety, promote economic growth, and preserve the country’s environment.
This recruitment drive presents an excellent opportunity for qualified Zanzibaris seeking to build careers in quality assurance, laboratory science, engineering, metrology, and standards inspection.
About Zanzibar Bureau of Standards (ZBS)
The main objective of ZBS is to ensure that all products and services available in Zanzibar meet approved quality standards. Through inspections, laboratory testing, certification, and regulatory oversight, the institution safeguards consumers while supporting industrial and commercial development. Quality standards are essential for:
- Protecting public health and consumer safety
- Promoting fair trade and market confidence
- Supporting industrial growth and innovation
- Preserving environmental sustainability
- Enhancing the competitiveness of Zanzibar’s economy
For the 2025/2026 financial year, ZBS is strengthening its workforce by recruiting professionals in multiple technical and scientific fields.
Total Number of Vacancies
ZBS has announced a total of 31 positions distributed across different departments and job categories. The vacancies include opportunities in:
- Food quality inspection
- Civil engineering quality control
- Textile and leather inspection
- Electrical and chemical quality control
- Packaging
- Laboratory science
- Mechanical and civil laboratory support
- Metrology and calibration services
Key Positions Available
Some of the major advertised positions include:
Inspection and Quality Control Officers
These roles focus on field inspections, sample collection, compliance checks, and maintaining product quality standards. Available areas include:
- Food
- Civil Engineering
- Textile and Leather
- Electrical
- Chemical
- Packaging
Both Officer Grade II and Assistant Officer Grade III posts are available.
Laboratory Officer Positions
ZBS is also recruiting laboratory professionals to conduct testing and scientific analysis of samples. Open laboratory fields include:
- Chemical Laboratory
- Packaging Laboratory
- Textile and Leather Laboratory
- Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
- Civil Engineering Laboratory
- Electrical Engineering Laboratory
These officers will be responsible for:
- Laboratory sample testing
- Data analysis
- Report preparation
- Equipment handling
- Quality assurance procedures
Metrology and Calibration Positions
A significant number of vacancies are available in metrology and calibration services. These include:
- Mass Metrology
- Volume Metrology
- Temperature Metrology
Successful candidates will handle:
- Equipment calibration
- Standard reference maintenance
- Accuracy verification
- Inspection of measurement systems
- Certification processes
This area is particularly important for ensuring measurement accuracy in industries and commercial operations.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Applicants must be Zanzibaris aged not more than 45 years. Depending on the position, candidates must possess either:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Ordinary Diploma
Relevant fields include:
- Food Science
- Environmental Science
- Biology
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Physics
- Metrology
- Packaging Science
- Textile Engineering
- Leather Technology
- Soil Science
- Instrumentation Engineering
In addition, all applicants must have:
- Computer skills
- Relevant professional knowledge
- Experience (added advantage)
Important Application Requirements
Applicants must attach the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic certificates
- Birth certificate copy
- Two recognized referees with addresses
For applicants who studied outside the country, academic certificates must be verified by TCU.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted electronically through the ZanAjira recruitment portal not later than 08 May 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Address for Submitting Applications
MKURUGENZI MKUU
TAASISI YA VIWANGO ZANZIBAR
S.L.P 1136
ZANZIBAR
For technical assistance, contact: ajira@zbs.go.tz, This advertisement is also available on the ZBS website: www.zbs.go.tzThis recruitment offers a valuable chance for qualified professionals to join one of Zanzibar’s key regulatory institutions and contribute to quality assurance, consumer protection, and economic development.
