IRINGA URBAN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AUTHORITY (IRUWASA)
DescriptionIringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (IRUWASA) is a Government Institution which has the duty of providing potable water and sanitation services at affordable prices to the residents of Iringa Municipality for enhancing their health and quality of life. In order to achieve the compact objectives, IRUWASA now seeks applications from suitably qualified
Tanzanians who are self-motivated, hardworking, honest and committed to their work to fill the following positions:-
1.0 Assistant Technician Grade II (7 positions)
The successful candidates will work in Technical Department under Section of Water Supply Network.
1.1 Duties and Responsibilities
L Repairs all water leakages as detected.
ii. Installs customer’s water meters.
iii. Participates in rehabilitations of water supply structures.
iv. Monitors and reports unauthorized water connections.
v. Reports water losses, distribution faults and takes immediate measures to resolve the problems.
vi. Carries out water disconnections of debtors and reconnections after payments.
vii. Maintains proper records of water connections/disconnections and reconnections carried out.
viii. Prepares appropriate tools and materials required for execution of repairs/or new connections.
ix. Ensures all pipes installations, repairs and maintenances are properly aligned.
x. Ensures all water pipe bursts are properly repaired.
xi. Reports sewerage pipe faults to responsible officers.
xii. Prepares weekly and monthly reports.
xiii. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
1.2 Academic Qualifications and Age Limit
(i) Holder of Form Four/Six Certificate with Trade Test Grade II/Level II in Plumbing from a recognized learning Institution
(ii) Age between 20 and 30 years.
1.3 Tenure of Appointment and Remuneration
(i) According to IRUWASA Salary Scale -IWAS 2
(ii) Appointment will be on contractual terms (Three years) renewable upon good work performance.
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2.0 ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN GRADE II - (1 position)
The successful candidate will work in Technical Department under Section of Water Production, Maintenance and Repair.
2.1 Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Operates the water pumps according to agreed schedules.
(ii) Monitors water levels in the storage water reservoirs.
(iii) Makes and maintains housekeeping of water pumps, pump houses and their surroundings.
(iv) Maintains and keeps proper records and reports of pumps performances, faulty water pumps and breakdowns, electric power failures, and the amount of pumped water at established time intervals from clean water storage reservoirs. .
(v) Ensures that the required dosage of water treatment chemicals/reagents is administered according to the required standards.
(vi) Takes meter readings of electricity and water consumption at established time intervals.
(vii) Ensures cleanliness of water pumps, booster stations and water reservoirs.
(viii) Records pressure gauges performances at established intervals.
(ix) Makes proper reporting on water color changes.
(x) Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
2.2 Academic Qualifications and Age Limit
(i) Holder of Form Four/Six Certificate with Trade Test Grade II/Level II in Pump Mechanics or Mechanics from a recognized learning Institution.
(ii) Age between 20 and 30 years.
2.3 Tenure of Appointment and remuneration
(iii) According to IRUWASA Salary Scale IWAS 2
(iv) Appointment will be on contractual terms (Three years) renewable upon good work performance.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.
2. Applicants must attach an up-to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts, postal and e-mail addresses, and telephone/mobile numbers.
3. Applicants should indicate names and contact addresses of at least three referees.
4. Applicants must attach their relevant copies of academic and professional certificates, Form IV and Form VI National Examination certificates and birth certificates.
5. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Application Instructions
All applications should be sent to IRUWASA by hand, registered post, EMS and DHL
All applications should be addressed to:-
The Managing Director,
Iringa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority,
P.O. BOX 570,
IRINGA.
Deadline: 29 April, 2017
Source: Daily News 12 April 2017