Kyerwa District Council Job Vacancies September 2026
Kyerwa District Council Job Vacancies September 2026 – 8 Posts
Kyerwa District Council has received an employment permit with Reference No. FA.97/288/01/A/25 dated 29 April 2025 from the Permanent Secretary, President’s Office – Public Service Management.
Following the approval, Kyerwa District Council invites qualified Tanzanian citizens to apply for the following job vacancies.
1.0 OFFICE ASSISTANT II / SECRETARY II – 5 POSTS
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Typing ordinary and confidential letters, reports and other documents.
- Receiving visitors, listening to their needs and directing them to the appropriate office or person for assistance.
- Maintaining records and information concerning events, appointments, visitors, meeting dates, official trips of the supervisor and other work schedules.
- Searching for files and documents required for the execution of official duties.
- Receiving files and distributing them to officers in the relevant department, unit or section.
- Arranging agenda items and preparing for various meetings.
- Preparing lists of office equipment and supplies required.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have completed Form IV education.
- Possess a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or an NTA Level 6 Certificate in Secretarial Studies.
- Have passed Kiswahili and English shorthand/typing at a speed of 100 words per minute.
- Have computer skills in office applications including:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Internet
- Publisher
- Computer training must be obtained from a Government-recognized institution.
Salary Scale
TGS C
2.0 DRIVER II – 3 POSTS
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Inspecting the vehicle before and after each journey to determine whether it is safe for use.
- Transporting government employees to various destinations on official duties.
- Performing minor vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Collecting and distributing various documents.
- Completing and maintaining records of all journeys in the vehicle logbook.
- Cleaning and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
- Performing other duties related to the profession as assigned by the Head of Department or supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants for Driver II must:
- Have a Form IV Certificate.
- Possess a valid Class E or Class C Driving Licence.
- Have at least one (1) year of driving experience without causing an accident.
- Possess driving training certificates that qualified them to obtain the relevant driving licence class.
- Have attended a Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or another Government-recognized institution.
Salary Scale
TGS B1
General Conditions for All Applicants
All applicants should carefully observe the following requirements:
- Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 45 years.
- Applicants must attach a birth certificate.
- Applicants must submit a detailed and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing their address, reliable telephone numbers and names of reliable referees.
- Driver II applicants holding Class E or Class C licences must attach the driving training certificates that qualified them to obtain the relevant licence classes.
- All applicants must upload copies of their academic, professional and relevant training certificates to the Ajira Portal. This includes Form IV/Form VI certificates where applicable.
- Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results and Form IV/Form VI results slips will NOT be accepted.
- All applicants must upload one recent passport-size photograph to their Ajira Portal profile.
- Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure that their certificates have been verified and authenticated by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA and NACTE, as applicable.
- Retired public servants are not allowed to apply unless they have obtained permission from the Chief Secretary.
- Applicants who are already employed in entry-level positions within the Public Service should not apply and must follow the instructions contained in Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated 30 November 2010.
- Applicants who submit forged information or false qualifications will be subject to legal action.
- The application deadline is 11 September 2026.
- Applications submitted outside the procedure specified in the advertisement will NOT be considered.
Application Deadline
11 September 2026
Interested and qualified Tanzanian citizens are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
How to Apply for Kyerwa District Council Jobs 2026
All applications must be submitted electronically through the official Ajira Recruitment Portal:
Applicants should log into the Recruitment Portal, complete their profiles and upload all required documents before submitting their applications.
The Recruitment Portal can also be accessed through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) website by selecting the “Recruitment Portal” section.
Important Application Documents
Applicants should ensure that the following documents are uploaded where applicable:
- Signed application letter
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Birth certificate
- Academic certificates
- Professional certificates
- Relevant training certificates
- Driving training certificates for Driver II applicants
- Recent passport-size photograph
Application Letter Address
The signed application letter should be addressed to:
Executive Director,
Kyerwa District Council,
P.O. Box 72,
KYERWA.
Applicants are reminded to attach the signed application letter together with their academic certificates.
Applications must be submitted through the official Recruitment Portal. Applications submitted outside the prescribed procedure will not be considered.
Kyerwa District Council Jobs 2026 – Vacancy Summary
| Position | Number of Posts | Salary Scale | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant II / Secretary II | 5 Posts | TGS C | 11 September 2026 |
| Driver II | 3 Posts | TGS B1 | 11 September 2026 |
| Total | 8 Posts | — | 11 September 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available at Kyerwa District Council?
There are eight (8) vacancies: five Office Assistant II/Secretary II posts and three Driver II posts.
What are the qualifications for Office Assistant II / Secretary II?
Applicants should have Form IV education and a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or NTA Level 6 Certificate in Secretarial Studies, together with the required typing/shorthand and computer skills.
What are the qualifications for Driver II?
Applicants must have Form IV education, a Class E or Class C driving licence, at least one year of driving experience without causing an accident, relevant driving training certificates and a Basic Driving Course from VETA or another recognized institution.
What is the salary scale for Office Assistant II / Secretary II?
The salary scale is TGS C.
What is the salary scale for Driver II?
The salary scale is TGS B1.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline for submitting applications is 11 September 2026.
How do I apply for Kyerwa District Council jobs?
Applications are submitted online through the official Ajira Recruitment Portal.
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