Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology

VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Tanzanians to fill the
following vacant positions, at the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT).
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) was established by Act of Parliament, Act No. 6
of 1997. The governance and the control of the institute are vested in the DIT Council. The
Council has a chairperson appointed by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania
and 11 members appointed by the Minister responsible for Science and Technology. The
Chief Executive of the Institute is the Principal who is appointed by the Minister. The
Principal is also the Secretary of the DIT Council. The Principal in executing his/her
administration functions is supported by the Deputy Principal (Academic, Research and
Consultancy) who is responsible for the operations of academic related departments and
the Deputy Principal (Administration and Finance) who oversees the operations of
supporting departments.
1 .1 ASSISTANT LECTURERS -10 POSTS
1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree).

Prepares learning resources for tutorial exercise.

Conducts research, seminars and Case studies.

Supervises students project.

Prepares teaching manual and;

Performs any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

1.2

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1.2.1 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT- (2 POSTS)

Master Science/Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering with Bachelor of

Science./Bachelor of Engineering/Advanced Diploma with GPA 3.5 and above.

1.2.2 GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT (2 POSTS )

Master Degree in Entrepreneurship and (MEED) with Bachelor Degree/ Advanced

Diploma with GPA 3.5 and above or equivalent qualification from recognized
Institution (1 Post)
Master Degree in Education Majoring in Mathematics ) with Bachelor Degree of GPA
3.5 and above or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution (1 Post)

1.2.3 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT-(1 POST)

Master of Science / Master of Mechanical Engineering with Bachelor

Degree/Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Majoring in Manufacturing/
Energy ) of GPA 3.5 and above or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution

1.2.4 BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT-(1 POST)

Master of Science/Master Engineering in Petroleum Engineering with Bachelor of

Science/Bachelor of Engineering/Advanced Diploma in Mining Engineering of GPA
3.5 and above or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution

1.2.5 SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT- (1- POST)

Master of Science in Biological Science or Chemistry with B.Sc(Education)Chemistry

& Biology or Chemistry & Physics with GPA 3.5 and above or equivalent
qualification from recognized Institution
(1 Post)

1.2.6 COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT- (1 POST )

Master of Science/Master Engineering in Computer hardware (Robotics and

Automation) with Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering with GPA 3.5 and
above or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution

1.2.7 ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION- (3 POSTS)

Master of Science/Master Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications

Engineering with BSc./BEng/Advanced Diploma in Electronics and
Telecommunications Engineering / Communication System Technology of GPA 3.5
and above or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution

1.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary scale PHTS 2
2.0 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT - 16 POSTS
2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching up to NTA level 6 (Ordinary Diploma).

Conduct tutorial and practical exercises for students.

Prepares learning resources for tutorial exercise

Assists in conducting research under close supervision of supervisor

Carries out Consultancy and Community Services under close supervision.

Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

2.2

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

2.2.1 SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY 4 POSTS

BSc(Education ) (Chemistry & Physics) or BSc (Education) Majoring in Physics and

Mathematics or B.Sc (Food Science & Technology) or B.Sc(Biotechnology) (GPA
should 3.5 and above or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

2.2.2

BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING - 1 POST

Bachelor of Science /Bachelor of Engineering /Advance Diploma in Civil Majoring in
Highway (GPA 3.5 and above) or equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution.

2.2.3 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2 POSTS

Bachelor of Science /Bachelor of Engineering /Advanced Diploma in Electrical

Engineering GPA 3.5 and above or equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution.

2.2.4 GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT-3 POSTS

Bachelor of Science (Education) or Advance Diploma

(Education) Majoring in

Mathematics with GPA 3.5 and above or equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution (1- Post )

Bachelor

or

Advance

Diploma

in

Entrepreneurship with GPA 3.5 and

Business

Administration

specialized

in

above or equivalent qualification from a

recognized Institution. (2 - Posts)

2.2.5 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING- (1 POST)

Bachelor of Science /Bachelor of Engineering or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical

Engineering with GPA 3.5 and above or equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution.

2.2.6 COMPUTER ENGINEERING- (1 POST)

Bachelor of Science /Bachelor of Engineering or Advanced Diploma in Computer with

two of the following Courses, Multimedia Technology, Animation and Film Technology,
Video Technology and Production, Audio/ Sound Engineering and Video Production,
TV Production and Broadcasting, Robotics and Automation with GPA 3.5 and above
or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

2.2.7 ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION - (2 POSTS)

Bachelor of Science /Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications

Engineering, Communication System technology with GPA 3.5 and above or
equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.

2.2.8 DIT MWANZA CAMPUS 2 POSTS

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering in Information Systems and Network

Engineering with GPA 3.5 and above or equivalent qualification from a recognized
Institution. ( 1 POST)

Bachelor of Science (Education) Majoring (Chemistry & Physics) with GPA 3.5 and
above or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution. (1 POST)

2.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary PHTS 1.
3.0 INSTRUCTOR II (20 POSTS)
3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaches up to NTA level 6 and assist teaching in higher NTA levels.

Prepares leaning resources for practical exercises

Supervises and assists students in building up their research/ projects.

Prepare learning resources.

Assists in conducting practical exercises for students in the department under close
supervision up to level 5

Conducts research, consultancy and community services.

Supervises field training.

Supervises and assist junior staff

Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

3.2.1 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (3 POSTS)

Bachelor of Science or Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent

qualification from a recognized Institution (GPA should be 3 and above) (2 POSTS)

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering /Advanced Diploma in Electrical

Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution (GPA should be
3 and above) (1 POST)

3.2.2 BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING (2 POSTS )

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering /Advanced Diploma in Civil or
equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution (GPA should be 3 and above)
(1-POST)

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering /Advanced Diploma in Mining or

equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution (GPA should be 3 and above)
(1-POST )

3.2.3 SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY- (4 POSTS)

Bachelor of Science (Education) Majoring in physics and Chemistry or Bsc.

(Edc)Chemistry and Biology or B.Sc(Biotechnology) (GPA should be 3 and above) or
equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution

3.2.4 ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING- (3 POSTS)

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications

Engineering, Communication system technology (GPA should be 3 and above) or
equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution

3.2.5 COMPUTER STUDIES DEPARTMENT- (1 POST)

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering /Advanced Diploma in Computer with

two of the following Courses, Multimedia Technology, Animation and Film
Technology, Video Technology and Production, Audio/Sound Engineering and Video
Production, TV Production and Broadcasting, Graphics Design and Production, Film
Production Technology, Digital Media, Animations and Computer Games, Music
Technology and Production, Digital TV Management and Production, (GPA should be
3 and above) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution

3.2.6 GENERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT- (2- POSTS)

Bachelor of Science (Education) Majoring in Mathematics or equivalent qualification

from recognized Institution(GPA should be 3 and above) (1 POST)
Bachelor of Arts (Education) Majoring in Communication Skills or equivalent
qualification from recognized Institution(GPA should be 3 and above (1 POST)

3.2.7 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT- 3 POSTS

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or

equivalent qualification from recognized Institution(GPA should be 3 and above)

3.2.8 DIT MWANZA CAMPUS (2 POSTS)

Bachelor of Science (Chemical Processing Engineering) with GPA 3.5 and above
or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution ( 1 POST)

Bachelor of Arts (Fine and performing Art) or BA(Fashion & Designing) with GPA 3.5
and above or equivalent qualification from recognized Institution ( 1 POST)

3.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary PTSS 10.
4.1 PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTOR II - (1 POST)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Master of Science/Master Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications
Engineering
with
BSc./BEng/Advanced
Diploma
in
Electronics
and
Telecommunications Engineering/Communication System technology with GPA 3.5
and above with at least 6 working experience who is eligible for registration as a
technical teacher.
4.2

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaches up to NTA level 6 and may assist teaching in higher NTA levels
Coordinates teaching activities and prepares learning resources

Conducts research ,consultancy and Community services

Develops and reviews curricula
Plans,designs and reviews training programmes
Supervises students projects and research works up to NTA level 8;
Supervises and assist juniors teaching staff
Assumes leadership roles and
Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisors

4.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary scale PGSS -16
5.0 LABORATORY/WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN II -10 POSTS
5.1 Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in specified tasks in connection with laboratory practical research and students
projects under close supervision.
Assists academic staff in their research, teaching and consultancy activities.
Assists in the repair and maintenance of laboratory and workshop facilities;
Performs any other related duties assigned by immediate Supervisor.

5.2.1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

5.2.2 SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (2 POSTS )

Holder of Three (3) years Ordinary Diploma/FTC in Science &Laboratory or

relevant field from a recognised Institution

5.2.3 BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING (1 POST)

Holder of Three (3) years Ordinary Diploma/FTC in Civil Engineering or relevant

field from a recognised Institution.

5.2.4 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (2 POSTS )

Holder of Three (3) years Ordinary Diploma/FTC in Electrical Engineering or

relevant field from a recognised Institution

5.2.5 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING- (1 POST)

Holder of Three (3) years Ordinary Diploma/FTC in Mechanical Engineering or

relevant field from a recognised Institution

5.2.6 COMPUTER ENGINEERING (1 POST)

. Holder of Three (3) years Ordinary Diploma/FTC in Computer Science

/Computer Engineering or relevant field from a recognised Institution

5.2.7 ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION- (2 POSTS)

Holder of Three (3) years Ordinary Diploma/FTC in Electronics and

Telecommunication Engineering ,Communication system technology or relevant
field from a recognised Institution

5.2.8 DIT MWANZA CAMPUS (1 POST)

Holder of Three (3) years Ordinary Diploma/FTC in Science &Laboratory

or

relevant field from a recognised Institution ( 1 POST)

5.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary PGSS 7
6.0 ADMISSION OFFICER II - 1 POST
6.1 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

First Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Educational Management, Administration or

Statistics.

6.2 Duties and Responsibilities

Process application for admission
Ensures availability of stationeries for admission purposes
Assist in preparing admission advertisements
Keeps proper records of all students admission matters.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor

6.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary scale PGSS 10

7.1 LEGAL OFFICER II (1 POST)

7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

First Degree/Advanced Diploma in law plus a successful completion of one year
internship/training from a Law School and has been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court.
7.3 Duties and Responsibilities
Indexes, files, register Government/College notices and all other legal documents and ensure
their safe custody.
Compiles evidence relevant for court cases involving the Institute.
Attends to registration of all legal documents and probate matters.
Takes charge of documents and correspondences of already assigned cases.
Deals with all legal routine correspondences addressed to the Institute Drafts prescribed legal
documents and forms
Files and appearing for general proceedings in courts & Commission for Mediation &
Arbitration (CMA).
Performs other related duties as may be assigned by immediate Supervisor.

7.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary scale PGSS 11
8.1 ESTATE OFFICER II - 1 POST- DIT MAIN CAMPUS AND 1 POST - DIT MWANZA
CAMPUS

8.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

First Degree/Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying,
Environmental Engineering or Building Economics.
8.3 Duties and Responsibilities
Deals with conditioning, maintaining and upgrading of the Institutes surroundings
Assists in preparing work schedules.
Keeps and maintaining equipment in good working order
Assists in the planning of Estate activities and services.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate Supervisor.

8.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary scale
PGSS 11
9.1 INTERNAL AUDITOR II - 1 POST- DIT MAIN CAMPUS
MWANZA CAMPUS

AND 1 POST - DIT

9.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

First Degree/Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Intermediate stage (both Module C & D).

9.3 Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-audits payments.
Pre-audits Local Purchasing Orders.
Conducts routine examination of accounting
Checks accuracy of Bank reconciliation
Audits invoices and local purchase orders;
Audits stock control records;
Checks costing records for all projects;
Checks the effectiveness of the budgetary control system;
Performs any other related duties assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor

9.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary scale
PGSS 10
10.1 JANITOR II- 5 POSTS- DIT MAIN
CAMPUS

CAMPUS AND 1 POST DIT MWANZA

10.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Diploma in Education, Guidance & Counseling or Social Welfare from a recognised Institution
10.3 Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises the maintenance of the hall of residence
Advises on students requirements in halls of residence
Plans and recommends space utilization in halls of residence.
Orders facilities needed for executing duties in the halls of residence.
Keeps records of the stores in halls of residents
Compiles various reports
Assists ensuring security in and around halls of residence.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate Supervisor.

10.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary scale
PGSS 7
11.1 HEALTH LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II - 1 POSTS- DIT MAIN CAMPUS

11.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) from a recognized institution
11.3 Duties and Responsibilities
Takes care of laboratory equipment and facilities.
Assists in conducting different tests
Conducts different tests.
Maintains records of all tests performed.
Assists in preparing reports on medical requirements

Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate Supervisor.

11.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary PMGSS 4

12.1 ACCOUNTANT I - 1 POST - DIT MAIN CAMPUS

12.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
First Degree/Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Intermediate stage (both Module C & D) plus
three (3) years experience.
12.3 Duties and Responsibilities
Performs a variety of accounting tasks including receiving and paying out cash and
cheques.
Maintains accurate accounts records.
Prepares trial balance.
Prepares monthly trial balances & bank reconciliation statement
Prepares monthly Salaries & Related returns
Maintains debtors & creditors records
Prepares financial statements
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor

12.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary PGSS 12

13.1 SENIOR JANITOR I (1 POST)

13.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Education, Guidance & Counselling or Social Welfare from a recognised Institution plus
seven (7) years of working experience in a similar profession/career.
13.3 Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in supervising hall attendants.
Assists in enforcing students' rules and regulations.
Assists in keeping and maintaining proper residence records.
Assists in ensuring security in and around halls of residence.
Assists in administration of halls of residence affairs.
Assists in organising social events among students in the hall of residence.
Assists in conducting Counselling Guidance.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate Supervisor

13.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary PGSS 11
13.1 SENIOR WARDEN II (1 POST)

13.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

First Degree/Advanced Diploma in Education, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work plus five (5)
years experience in a similar profession/career. Masters degree is an added advantage.
13.3 Duties and Responsibilities
Takes care of students' welfare and ensures that the sick are urgently treated and taken care
satisfactorily.
Attends to issues of students accommodation, catering, health, and recreation in respective
halls of residence.
Co-ordinates administrative chores pertaining to halls of residence.
Ensures that Institute By-Laws and regulations guiding the students' life in halls of residence
are observed.
Takes necessary action where such by-laws and regulations are violated.
Assists in coordinating students administrative matters.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate Supervisor.

13.4

REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary PGSS 14

14.1 OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY II (1 POST)

14.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma in Secretarial Studies from recognised Institution and a certificate of Management
Development for Executive Assistant Level I from TPSC plus five (5) years working experience in a
similar profession/career.
14.3 Duties and Responsibilities

Types confidential letters, minutes, circulars, certificates, charts and stencils

Co-ordinates and supervise Secretarial staff in the unit
Ensures cleanliness of the office(s) she works and those of the officers he/she works with
Takes proper care of facilities and equipment under her charge
Takes dictation by shorthand
Works with heads of sections, units and departments
Co-ordinates all office needs and requirements,
Receives and distributes letters to respective officials;
Receives and directs visitors,
Keeps minutes/records of meetings

Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor

14.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary PGSS 9
15.1 SECRETARY II -2 POSTS- DIT MAIN CAMPUS AND 1 POST - DIT MWANZA

CAMPUS
15.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Form IV/VI Certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili and a Certificate in Secretarial Studies
from a recognised institution.
15.3 Duties and Responsibilities
Types all general correspondence including non-confidential matters.
Types letters, minutes, notices, bulletins, circulars, certificates, charts and stencils
Prints reports, letters etc.
Takes proper care of office machines and equipment in ones respective office.
Files copies of typed letters in relevant files.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor

15.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institutions salary scale
PGSS 6
NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
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All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
Applicants for DIT Mwanza Campus should indicate their preference working
station in the application letters.
Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
Computer Certificate
Professional certificates from respective boards
One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

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FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not
apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140
dated 30th November, 2010.
Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply.
Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education
should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)
Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission
for Universities (TCU)
Dead line for application is 2nd March, 2015
Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
Women are highly encouraged to apply
Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
Application letters should be written in English
APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS ACCEPTABLE:

Principal,
Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology,
Bibi Titi Mohamed Street/Morogoro Rd Junction,
P. O. Box 2958,
DAR ES SALAAM.
Email: principal@dit.ac.tz
Website: www.dit.ac.tz