New Job Opportunities At The Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited (TSN),| Application Deadline Friday 19th April 2091

The Tanzania Standard (Newspapers) Limited (TSN), a wholly-owned Government’s media house, was established under the Companies Act, 2002. TSN is the oldest medi house in Tanzania, and its operation dates back in the 1930s. The Government vested TSN with the responsibilities of investment in publication and distribution of newspapers.
The Company publishes Daily News, Sunday News, HabariLeo and SpotiLeo as well as online editions of these newspaper.

The company is undergoing structural transformation and business expansion in pursuit of more market share in East Africa. TSN IS pleased to announce careers for individuals who are Professionals, Talented, Passionate about media and Ready to be Committed to our Core Values as we are, to join or Family in taking TSN to the next level of excellence.In case you are the right candidate, please apply to one of the following vacancies below: 

Position: Writer

Stary Scale: TSN3

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam

Directorate/Unit: Editorial.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Writes stories, features and commentaries

• Checks accuracy and facts

• Translates stories, features and commentaries

• Develops individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the Head of Section

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Section

Qualifications and Experience

• Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or a Bachelor’s Degree in any related field PLUS a Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from recognized institutions.

• In addition, the candidate must be competent in relevant computer applications,

Remuneration Salary and other benefits in accordance with TSN’s Salary Scale, Company’s Incentive Regulations, and other terms and conditions of the Public Service.

Position: Assistant Technician II
Duties & Responsibilities

• Carries out routine and periodic maintenance of the printing press

• Attends machine breakdown

• Develops individual targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the head of section

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Section/Unit Directorate.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carries out routine and periodic maintenance of the printing press

• Attends machine breakdown

• Develops individual targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the head of section

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Section/Unit Directorate

Qualifications and Experience: Holder of a Diploma (NTA level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Plumbing and Carpentry or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. In addition, the candidate must be competent in relevant computer applications.

Remuneration: Salary and other benefits in accordance with TSN’s Salary Scale, Company’s Incentive Regulations, and other terms and conditions of the Public Service

Position: Assistant Computer Technician II

Salary Scale: TSN 2

Duty Station: Dar es Salaam

Directorate/Unit: ICT.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to end users within TSN

• Creates, initiates and develops desktop computing environment in TSN

• Installs software programs and applications

• Develops individual targets and performance standards as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the head of section; and

• Performs any duties as might be assigned by the Head of Section/Unit/Directorate

Qualifications and Experience Holder of a Diploma (NTA 6) in Computer Science, information Technology, Computer Engineering or equivalent computer qualifications from a recognized institution

Remuneration Salary and other benefits in accordance with TSN’s Salary Scale, Company’s Incentive Regulations, and other terms and conditions of the Public Service,

Position: Clerk II
Salary Scale: TSN 2
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Directorate/Unit: Sales and Marketing.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Keeps records of sales orders and relevant supporting documents
• Prepares newspapers ads cuttings for invoicing Directs and attends to customers
• Conducts regular literature and internet surveys of mineral prices to establish prevailing local and international markets indicator mineral prices
• Develops individual targets and performance standards as part of individual performance agreement in consultation with the Head of Section
• Performs other duties as assigned by Head of Section

Qualifications and Experience Holder of a Diploma in Business Administration/Commerce majoring in Marketing, Sales and Marketing, Advertisement, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution.

Remuneration Salary and other benefits in accordance with TSN’s Salary Scale, Company’s Incentive Regulations, and other terms and conditions of the Public Service

Position: Assistant Printer II
Salary Scale: TSN 2
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Directorate/Unit: Printing Press.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Operates printing machine Responsible for operating the machine as per operating manual
• Develops individual objectives/targets and performance standards as part of individual performance agreement in consultation with the head of section
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Section

Qualifications and Experience
• Holder of a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)/Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) plus Certificate in Printing or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• In addition, the candidate must be competent in relevant computer applications.

Remuneration Salary and other benefits in accordance with TSN’s Salary Scale, Company’s Incentive Regulations, and other terms and conditions of the Public Service.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania, and not above 45 years; Applications must be supported by the following documents:
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contacts including postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers as well as names and contacts of at least two reputable referees;
• Certified copies of relevant academic credentials including CSEE/ACSEE;
• Academic transcripts
• Certificates from foreign colleges and universities should be verified by respective authorities (NACTE/TCU);
• Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies; () Birth certificate and,
• One (1) recent passport size photograph

Job application
Public servants should route their application letters through respective employers; Application letters should be sent by post to the following address:

MANAGING EDITOR,
TANZANIA STANDARD (NEWSPAPERS) LTD
DAILY NEWS BUILDING, PLOT NO. 11/4,
NELSON MANDELA EXPRESSWAY
P.O. BOX 9033
DAR ES SALAAM.

Post title should be indicated on the upper – left corner of an envelope; Application deadline: Friday, 19th April, 2019, at 16:00 Hours.