Mbozi District Council has announced 10 job vacancies for qualified Tanzanian citizens seeking employment opportunities in the public service. The recruitment covers secretarial and driving positions and follows authorization for the council to fill the approved posts.
The vacancies comprise 5 Office Management Secretary Grade II positions and 5 Driver Grade II positions. Applications are submitted electronically through the government Recruitment Portal, with the deadline set for 1 October 2026.
Why Work at Mbozi District Council?
Working with a district council provides employees with an opportunity to contribute directly to public administration and the delivery of services to communities.
These vacancies also provide opportunities for candidates with secretarial and driving qualifications to build experience within the public sector while supporting the day-to-day operations of the council.
Mbozi District Council Job Vacancies 2026 Overview
The recruitment covers the following opportunities:
- Office Management Secretary Grade II – 5 Posts
- Salary Scale: TGS C
- Driver Grade II – 5 Posts
- Salary Scale: TGS B1
Total Vacancies: 10 Posts
Application Deadline: 1 October 2026
1. Office Management Secretary Grade II – 5 Posts
The Office Management Secretary Grade II will provide secretarial and administrative support, including document preparation, records management, visitor reception and meeting arrangements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Typing letters, reports and ordinary or confidential documents.
- Receiving visitors, identifying their needs and directing them to the appropriate offices or personnel.
- Maintaining records relating to events, appointments, visitors, meeting dates, the supervisor’s travels and other work schedules.
- Locating files and documents required to perform official duties.
- Receiving files and distributing them to officers in the relevant division, unit or section.
- Collecting, maintaining and returning files and documents to the appropriate offices.
- Arranging agenda items and preparing for various meetings.
- Preparing lists of required office supplies.
- Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Office Management Secretary Grade II position must have:
- Form Four or Form Six education.
- A Diploma in Secretarial Studies or NTA Level 6 Certificate in Secretarial Studies.
- The required final examination in Kiswahili and English typing.
- Computer skills in office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email and Publisher obtained from a government-recognized institution.
Salary Scale: TGS C
2. Driver Grade II – 5 Posts
The Driver Grade II position involves providing official transportation services while maintaining the assigned vehicle and ensuring that journeys are properly recorded.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Inspecting the vehicle before and after journeys to ensure it is safe and in good working condition.
- Transporting employees to various locations for official duties.
- Carrying out minor vehicle maintenance.
- Collecting and distributing various documents.
- Recording and maintaining details of journeys in the vehicle logbook.
- Keeping the vehicle clean.
- Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Have a Form Four (Form IV) Certificate.
- Possess a valid Class E or Class C driving licence.
- Have at least one year of driving experience without causing an accident.
- Possess training certificates that qualified them to obtain the relevant driving licence class.
- Have completed a Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or another government-recognized institution.
Salary Scale: TGS B1
Who Can Apply?
The recruitment is open to Tanzanian citizens aged 18 to 45 years who meet the requirements of the respective positions.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability in the recruitment system for information purposes by the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat.
Candidates should carefully check the qualification requirements for their preferred position before starting the application process.
General Conditions for Applicants
Applicants should observe the following requirements:
- Submit a detailed CV containing their current address, reliable telephone numbers, email address and names of three reliable referees.
- Attach certified copies of relevant educational and professional certificates.
- Certificates should be certified by a lawyer or advocate.
- Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must have their qualifications verified and authenticated by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA or NACTVET, where applicable.
- Driver II applicants must attach the driving training certificates that qualified them to obtain their relevant licence class.
- Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results and Form IV/Form VI results slips are not accepted.
- Retired public servants should not apply unless they have authorization from the Chief Secretary.
- Public servants already employed in entry-level positions should follow the applicable public service instructions and should not apply where the stated restrictions apply.
- Applicants who submit forged information or qualifications may face legal action.
- Candidates whose names differ between their documents must provide a registered Deed Poll confirming the change of name.
How to Apply for Mbozi District Council Jobs
Applicants should prepare a signed application letter together with the required educational and professional certificates.
The application letter should be addressed to:
Executive Director (W)
Mbozi District Council
P.O. Box 3
MBOZI
All applications must be submitted electronically through the government Recruitment Portal. The announcement specifies that applications submitted outside the prescribed procedure will not be considered.
Applicants should access the Tanzania Recruitment Portal and follow the instructions provided for the application process.
Tips to Boost Your Application
Before applying, carefully compare your qualifications with the requirements of the position you intend to apply for.
For the secretarial position, make sure your CV clearly highlights your secretarial training, typing ability and computer skills. Applicants for the driving position should clearly indicate their driving licence class, driving experience and relevant driving training.
Additionally, ensure that all required certificates are properly certified and that your CV contains accurate contact information and three reliable referees.
Finally, submit your application early rather than waiting until the closing date. This gives you time to correct any issues that may arise during the online application process.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the Mbozi District Council Job Vacancies 2026 is 1 October 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline or outside the specified recruitment procedure will not be considered.
Final Thought
The Mbozi District Council recruitment provides 10 public service opportunities for candidates with secretarial and driving qualifications. Eligible Tanzanian citizens should carefully review the requirements, prepare their certified documents and complete their applications through the official Recruitment Portal before 1 October 2026.
