Ajira Mpya TPA 2017 TANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ICT Officer – Database Administrator

TANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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I BACKGROUND
Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) was established under the Ports Act No. 17 of 2004. The Authority is vested with the obligation and responsibility of developing, managing and promoting the maritime sector in Tanzania mainland.

The major role of TPA is to enhance the advantages of the geographical position of Tanzania’s maritime resources by fulfilling the following:
1. Promoting effective management and operations of sea and inland waterways ports.
2. Provision of services in relation to loading and unloading of cargo and passenger services at all ports.
3. Developing, promoting and managing port infrastructure and superstructure.
4. Maintaining port safety and security.
5. Entering into contractual obligations with other legal entities for provision of port service.
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PA’s vision is to lead the regional maritime trade and logistics services to excellence and its vision is to develop and manage ports that provide world class maritime services and promote excelling logistics services in eastern, central and southern Africa. Currently, TPA is undertaking substantial improvement measures to turn around its performance and maintain competitiveness within the region. As part of on-going improvements a number of job opportunities needs to be filled based on Government General Condition of Service.
These positions are exciting opportunities for highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded and result-driven individuals. Such candidates should have the ability to priorities activities and exercise good judgment plus the ability to make economic and efficient decisions. They should also be prepared to handle multiple tasks and work in a constrained environment. Furthermore, prospective applicants should have high personal integrity and be able to work independently at any TPA stations in Tanzania.
The available positions together with their specific requirements are as follows:

II GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old. However, applicants should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
2. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.
3. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
4. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:
 Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
 Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
 Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
 National Service (JKT) certificate as will be determined relevant.
 Computer Literacy
 Professional certificates from respective Boards
 One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
5. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
6. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
7. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will attract sanctioning of legal action.
8. Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their applications through their respective employers.
9. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.
10. Applicants who have/were retired or terminated from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
11. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
12. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)
13. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
14. Deadline for application is 24th March 2017.
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15. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate clearly.
16. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
17. In case where applicants have similar qualifications, an applicant who holds a National Service (JKT) certificate will be highly considered.
18. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview.
19. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English through website www.ajira.go.tz
20. All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address:
http://portal.ajira.go.tz/
(This address can also be found at Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) website, Click 'Recruitment Portal')
NOTE: REMEMBER TO ATTACH AN APPLICATION LETTER. APPLICATION LETTER SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
THE DIRECTOR GENERAL,
TANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY
P. O. BOX 9184
DAR ES SALAAM

ICT Officer – Database Administrator – 3 Posts

A. Job Purpose
To provide operational database technical services to support the application development, database production support and various requirements for distributed technical support to ensure applications are running smoothly within TPA.
Reports to: ICT Enterprise Systems Manager

B. Duties and Responsibilities
i. Installation, upgrade, and maintenance of software applications database (e.g. MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, SAP HANA)
ii. Maintenance, administration, monitoring, problem management, and production for databases implemented at TPA.
iii. Daily maintenance including monitoring and database maintenance tasks
iv. Performing and testing Database backup and recovery
v. Perform and test Disaster Recovery of database systems
vi. Apply patches and upgrade database versions
vii. Install and Build database structures
viii. Develop and maintain shell scripts
ix. Query and performance tuning of databases
x. Develop and maintain documentation for databases at TPA
xi. Review database design and make recommendations regarding improvements
xii. Maintain database security and integrity controls
xiii. Develop stored procedures and/or triggers
xiv. Execute other assignments as you may be assigned from time to time by your superiors

C. Qualifications
i. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a reputable academic institution.
ii. Possession of a relevant recognized ICT professional certification will be an added advantage.
iii. Practical knowledge and skills relevant to the position will be added advantage with at least two (2) years working experience in the relevant field.
iv. Age limit – below 40 years.

D. Remuneration
Entry-level package in accordance with TPA’s salary scale TPGS 6 with other terms and conditions of the Public Services.

Job Category

Information Technology

Industry

Ngo, Community/Social Development /legal

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a reputable academic institution.

Experience

2 YEARS

Company Name

TANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY

Apply To

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL

P O BOX

9184

CITY

Dar es salaam

Country

Tanzania