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WATUMISHI Housing Investments (WHI) is inviting qualified Tanzanians to apply for 4 vacant posts in quantity surveying, accounting, driving, and architecture.
1.0 QUANTITY SURVEYOR II – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To help Senior Quantity Surveyors to collect data for carrying out feasibility study
- To prepare preliminary cost estimates (taking off), prepare the schedule of works and draft bills of quantities for building projects
- To understand and apply current legislation (Policies, Acts, Regulations, Codes, Manuals, etc.) regarding the built environment in building project design work
- To undertake work valuations at different stages throughout the implementation of design works (at site) to its completion stage
- To compile and review bills of quantities and cost estimates from other disciplines and produce a complete draft bidding document
- To prepare draft project work programs/ schedules and budgets
- To carry out physical site data collection in technical audits tasks/ assignments related to building projects
- To participate with the guidance of Senior Quantity Surveyors in carrying out Conditional surveys for existing structures and preparing financial reports
- To search and collect building cost control data and submit to Senior Quantity Surveyors before they are used in the preparation of bill of quantities
- To participate in the review process of drawings, reports and documents for cost control to ensure that standards and specifications are adhered to
- To prepare building projects’ financial and project appraisal reports
- To undertake project and contract management tasks
- To perform any other duties as may be assigned by Superiors from time to time
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, Building Survey, Construction Management, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. The candidate must be registered by AQRB or a graduate Quantity Surveyor.
Salary Scale WHIS 4
2.0 ACCOUNTANT II – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To receive/Deposit cash and cheques
- To issue cheques, petty cash and other payments and issue receipts for payments made
- To maintain bank deposits slips, receipt book for all transactions and cheque books for all the WHC Bank Accounts
- To post receipts transactions into accounting system
- To prepare and record all payment vouchers and maintains payment voucher file
- To prepare and record all credit notes and maintains credit notes file
- To record all receipts, journal vouchers, debit notes, and petty cash summary and maintains respective file containing those documents
- Posting of authorized transactions in the system and ensuring that system records portray true and updated financial position of the company on a daily basis
- To maintain and reconcile all accounts receivable accounts including amounts due from staff to ensure prompt and regular collection of dues
- To maintain and reconcile all accounts payable accounts including statutory dues to ensure correct and timely payment for the good and services obtained by company
- To maintain Fixed Assets Register of the company
- Compile monthly revenue related reports including reconciliations of sales and VAT returns
- Generating various debtor related reports and following up for overdue debt
- Effect periodic financial reports for submission to appropriate authorities
- To undertake any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Experience i) Possession of Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance and investment, Commerce/Business Administration majoring in Accountancy or Finance or equivalent qualifications from recognized higher learning institution. ii) She/he must have attained CPA (T), ACCA, ACA or its equivalent professional qualifications recognized by NBAA iii) Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) application, and familiarity with one of the accounting software iv) Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Public Sector reporting principles will be an added advantages v) Possession of one (1) year work experience in a reputable institution(s) will be an added advantage
Salary Scale As per WHC Salary Scale
3.0 DRIVER II – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To Drive vehicle safely taking into account traffic laws, safety of passengers and other road user and value of the vehicle; road users and value of the vehicle
- To Maintain vehicle cleanliness regularly
- To Fill in logbook regularly for effective control of running costs of the vehicle
- To Make regular check up on the condition of motor vehicle and report promptly any noted faults
- To ensure that valid documents and permits are acquired prior commencement of any journey
- To Ensure that motor vehicle and their accessories are in good condition; initiate routine vehicle maintenance/repair to the approved service agent
- To Maintain disciplined behavior, smartness and proper conduct in rendering services
- To perform messengerial duties such as dispatching documents/letters and collecting mails for the company
- To perform other duties as may be assigned by the superiors
Qualifications and Experience i) Holders of Form IV Secondary Education Certificate, having a Valid Driving License Class C with Basic Driving course ii) Possession of Trade Test Grade III/NVA I in Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics is an added advantage iii) Possession of clean driving experience of at least three (3) years without accidents
Salary Scale As per WHC Salary Scale
4.0 ARCHITECT II – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities
- To collect and analyses the Client’s requirements on building projects
- To advise and analyze the need and scope of work for various technical services
- To organize and arrange site visits and carry out initial appraisals
- To collaborate with other technical teams of the project to analyze and prepare outline proposals for building projects
- To prepare program and presentation of the proposal for the project team meetings
- To provide all information complete in sufficient detail and arrange for tendering for the project as advised by the Architect
- To prepare report, schedule of work, correspondences of the project and seek the approval of the Senior Architect
- To conduct condition surveys of existing buildings
- To perform any other duties as may be assigned by superiors from time to time
Qualifications and Experience Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Architectural and Building Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. AQRB registration or registered as graduate Architect will be added advantage.
Salary Scale WHIS 4
Application Method All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal by using the following address: Public Service Recruitment Portal
General Conditions (Apply to all positions)
- All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. However, for vacancies within Paramilitary Institutions: Applicants for non-degree posts must not exceed 25 years of age. Applicants for degree posts must not exceed 30 years of age.
- Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
- Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts; Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies (where applicable); Birth certificate.
- Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: Form IV and Form VI results slips; Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
- An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
- Applicants employed in the Public Service are strictly not allowed to apply; they should adhere to Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 of 30th November, 2010.
- An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
- An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
- All foreign academic certificates MUST be recognised by relevant Authorities (TCU, NECTA, and NACTVET). Applicants applying for posts with a GPA requirement MUST attach their GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
- A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to: Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Mahakama Street, Tambukareli, Dodoma.
- Deadline for application is 04th April, 2026.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
- Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal action.