The Sumbawanga Municipal Council has officially announced 11 employment opportunities for qualified Tanzanian citizens. The vacancies include positions for Grade III B Teachers and Grade II Drivers, aimed at strengthening education and public service delivery within the municipality.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date of 1 July 2026.
Available Job Vacancies
1. Grade III B Teacher – 2 Positions
Sumbawanga Municipal Council is recruiting two (2) Grade III B Teachers to teach English Language in primary schools.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Preparing lesson plans, teaching schemes, and learning materials.
- Teaching pupils according to the approved curriculum.
- Assessing learners and maintaining academic progress records.
- Supervising and monitoring students’ attendance and discipline.
- Providing academic guidance and counseling to pupils.
- Offering professional advice on educational development.
- Managing and safeguarding school property.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the Head Teacher.
- Teaching Mathematics and Science subjects where required.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Hold a Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV) or Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (Form VI).
- Possess a Diploma in Education or an NTA Level 6 Teaching Certificate from a Government-recognized institution.
- Have passed Mathematics, Science, and English.
- Be proficient in the English language.
2. Grade II Driver – 9 Positions
The council is also recruiting nine (9) Grade II Drivers to support transportation services within the municipality.
Key Responsibilities
Selected drivers will be expected to:
- Inspect vehicles before and after every trip to ensure roadworthiness and safety.
- Drive and maintain assigned vehicles properly.
- Carry out minor vehicle maintenance.
- Record all journeys in the official vehicle logbook.
- Keep vehicles clean at all times.
- Perform additional duties assigned by their supervisors.
- Assist employees and passengers while observing safety regulations and reporting any issues encountered during official duties.
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Hold a Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV).
- Possess a valid Class A2 Driving Licence for motor vehicles.
- Have at least one (1) year of accident-free driving experience.
- Have completed a Basic Driving Course from VETA or another Government-recognized training institution.
General Requirements for All Applicants
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Be a Tanzanian citizen.
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years, except for those already employed in the Public Service.
- Attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing:
- Current postal address.
- Telephone number.
- Email address.
- Names and contacts of two referees.
- Attach certified copies of:
- Academic certificates.
- Professional qualifications.
- Birth certificate.
- National Identification Card (NIDA) or National Identification Number.
- Applicants with foreign academic qualifications must ensure their certificates are verified by the relevant authorities such as TCU, NECTA, or NACTVET, where applicable.
- Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statement of Results, and Form IV/Form VI result slips will not be accepted.
- Public servants should apply through their respective employers following Government procedures.
- Any falsified information or forged documents will lead to legal action.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is: 1 July 2026, Late applications will not be considered.
Application Address
Applications should be sent to:
The Municipal Director
Sumbawanga Municipal Council
P.O. Box 187
Sumbawanga, Tanzania
Final Note
Sumbawanga Municipal Council encourages all qualified and eligible Tanzanian citizens to apply for these vacancies before the closing date. Applicants are advised to ensure that all required documents are attached and that their applications are complete to avoid disqualification during the recruitment process.
