Songwe District Council Jobs September 2026
Songwe District Council Jobs September 2026 – 5 Vacancies | Driver II & Office Secretary II
Songwe District Council has announced five (5) job vacancies for qualified Tanzanian citizens. The recruitment follows approval from the Secretary General, President’s Office – Public Service Management and Good Governance.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply for the following positions:
1.0 DRIVER II – 4 POSTS
Qualifications
Applicants for the Driver II position must meet the following requirements:
- Possess a Form IV (CSEE) Certificate.
- Have a valid Class E or Class C Driving Licence.
- Have at least one (1) year of driving experience without causing an accident.
- Possess relevant driving training certificates that qualify them to hold the respective driving licence class.
- Have attended a Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or another government-recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Inspecting the vehicle before and after every journey to ensure that it is safe and roadworthy.
- Driving government employees to various destinations on official duties.
- Carrying out minor vehicle maintenance and repairs.
- Collecting and distributing various documents.
- Recording and maintaining details of all journeys in the vehicle logbook.
- Keeping the vehicle clean.
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Salary Scale
TGS B
2.0 OFFICE SECRETARY II – 1 POST
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Possess Form IV or Form VI education.
- Hold a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or an NTA Level 6 Certificate in Secretarial Studies from a government-recognized institution.
- Have passed Shorthand in both Kiswahili and English at 100 words per minute.
- Have computer training and be competent in common office applications, including:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Internet
- Microsoft Publisher
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Typing letters, reports and ordinary office documents.
- Assisting in receiving visitors, listening to their needs and directing them to the appropriate offices for assistance.
- Assisting in maintaining records of events, appointments, visitors, meeting dates, the supervisor’s official trips and other planned office activities, and informing the supervisor when necessary.
- Assisting in locating and providing the supervisor with files, documents or other materials required for office activities.
- Assisting in communicating the supervisor’s instructions to subordinates and informing the supervisor of information received from those subordinates.
- Assisting in receiving files, distributing them to relevant officers, collecting them, keeping them safely and returning them to the appropriate locations.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Salary Scale
TGS C
General Conditions for All Applicants
Applicants should carefully observe the following requirements:
- Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged 18 to 45 years.
- Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability in the recruitment system for information and consideration by the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat.
- Applicants for the Driver II position with Class E or Class C licences must attach driving training certificates that qualify them for the respective licence classes.
- All applicants must attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing their current address, active telephone numbers, email address and the names of three reliable referees.
- Applicants who are already employed in entry-level positions within the Public Service should not apply and must comply with the relevant government instructions under Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated 30 November 2010.
- Applications must include certified copies of educational and professional certificates, including Form IV/Form VI certificates, relevant Diploma/Certificates, Computer Certificates and professional certificates from respective boards, where applicable.
- Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statements of Results and Form IV/Form VI Results Slips will NOT be accepted.
- Applicants who obtained their qualifications outside Tanzania must ensure that their certificates are verified and recognized 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 submit false information or forged qualifications will be subject to legal action.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is:
13 September 2026
Applicants are advised to submit their applications before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
How to Apply for Songwe District Council Jobs
All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Recruitment Portal.
Applicants should access the recruitment system and select the “Recruitment Portal” section to complete and submit their applications.
Applicants must remember to attach:
- A signed application letter
- Educational certificates
- Professional certificates
- Relevant driving training certificates for Driver II applicants
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Other documents required for the position
Application Letter Address
The application letter should be addressed to:
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SONGWE DISTRICT COUNCIL
P.O. BOX 77
SONGWE
Applications submitted outside the prescribed procedure will not be considered.
Songwe District Council Jobs 2026 – Job Summary
| Position | Posts | Salary Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Driver II | 4 | TGS B |
| Office Secretary II | 1 | TGS C |
| Total | 5 | — |
Advertisement Details
- Employer: Songwe District Council
- Job Location: Songwe, Tanzania
- Total Vacancies: 5
- Driver II: 4 Posts
- Office Secretary II: 1 Post
- Salary: TGS B / TGS C
- Application Deadline: 13 September 2026
- Application Method: Electronic Recruitment Portal
- Advertisement Date: 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are available at Songwe District Council?
There are five (5) vacancies: four Driver II positions and one Office Secretary II position.
2. What is the salary scale for Driver II?
The salary scale for Driver II is TGS B.
3. What is the salary scale for Office Secretary II?
The salary scale for Office Secretary II is TGS C.
4. What is the deadline for Songwe District Council jobs?
The application deadline is 13 September 2026.
5. Where should applicants submit their applications?
Applications should be submitted electronically through the Government Recruitment Portal under the “Recruitment Portal” section.
Source: Songwe District Council recruitment announcement.
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