Job Vacancies at Tanzania Shipping & Handling Company October 2026
The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), on behalf of Tanzania Shipping & Handling Company (TASHICO), invites applications from qualified, dynamic, self-driven, results-oriented and integrity-driven Tanzanian professionals to fill 18 vacant positions.
TASHICO is seeking qualified candidates for Deck Officer II, Marine Engineer II, and Ordinary Sailor II positions.
TASHICO Job Vacancies 2026
1. Deck Officer II – 10 Posts
Salary Scale: MSCS 5
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Assisting with matters related to the safe operation of the vessel.
- Participating in bridge operations.
- Assisting in preparing watch assignments.
- Participating in fire and boat drills.
- Participating in emergency response activities.
- Assisting in maintaining records of stores and equipment.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
- Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE).
- Certificate of Competence for Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (OINW) on ships of 500 GRT or more, in accordance with Regulation II/1.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Transportation, Maritime Transport, Nautical Science, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
2. Marine Engineer II – 5 Posts
Salary Scale: MSCS 5
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Participating in the operation, running and maintenance of propulsion and electrical systems aboard the vessel.
- Assisting in inspecting and maintaining equipment.
- Reporting equipment malfunctions and making necessary adjustments or repairs.
- Recording fuel and lubricant consumption.
- Enforcing applicable marine engineering rules and regulations during watchkeeping.
- Maintaining the vessel’s logbook.
- Participating in emergency response activities.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
- CSEE or ACSEE.
- Certificate of Competence for Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OIEW) on ships with 750 kW propulsion power or more, in accordance with Regulation III/1.
- At least one (1) year of relevant working experience.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
3. Ordinary Sailor II – 3 Posts
Salary Scale: MSCS 2.1
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Maintaining general cleanliness of the vessel.
- Ensuring equipment, utensils and work areas are clean.
- Maintaining rescue boats.
- Standing lookout watch.
- Performing painting work on the vessel.
- Directing loading and offloading of cargo.
- Performing lashing and rope work.
- Performing laundry duties.
- Maintaining gangway watch to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding the ship.
- Responding as a member of the emergency team during vessel emergencies.
- Addressing passenger problems or referring them to the Mate.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
- Form IV CSEE or Form VI ACSEE.
- Basic Mandatory Certificates as required under STCW95.
- Rating Forming Part of a Navigation Watch (RFPNW) certification.
- At least one (1) year of sea service in a relevant field.
General Conditions for TASHICO Jobs
Applicants should observe the following requirements:
- Applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. For vacancies in paramilitary institutions, non-degree applicants must not exceed 25 years, while degree applicants must not exceed 30 years.
- Applicants should apply based on the information provided in the advertisement.
- Applicants must upload certified copies of relevant certificates, including:
- Postgraduate, Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma and other professional certificates.
- Academic transcripts.
- Professional registration and training certificates from relevant regulatory bodies, where applicable.
- Birth certificate.
- Form IV and Form VI result slips, testimonials and partial transcripts will not be accepted.
- Applicants must upload a recent passport-size photograph through the Recruitment Portal.
- Employees currently serving in the Public Service are not allowed to apply.
- Retired Public Service employees are also not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must provide details of three reputable referees together with their reliable contact information.
- Foreign academic certificates must be verified and recognized by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA or NACTVET, as applicable.
- Applicants for positions requiring a GPA must attach a GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
- Applications must include a signed application letter written in either Swahili or English.
Application Address
The application letter should be addressed to:
Secretary
President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
P.O. Box 2320
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli
Dodoma, Tanzania
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