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Sixth Floor, Harbourview Towers, Samora Avenue

P O Box 72175, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
TEL: (+255-22) 2123850; 2123853; 2123854; 2123856; FAX: (+255-22) 2123180
E-mail: Jobs@ewura.go.tz Website: http://www.ewura.go.tz

Employment Opportunity
The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is an independent,
world class regulatory authority responsible for licensing, tariff regulation and
quality of service regulation of the electricity, water, petroleum and natural gas
sectors. EWURA has the following vacancy for which suitably qualified Tanzanian
citizens are invited to apply
ELECTRICITY DIVISION

Post Title: Senior Electricity Inspector
Duty Station: EWURA Head Office Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Chief Electricity Inspector
Senior Electricity Inspector will assist in monitoring of electricity regulated
sector in order to ensure conformity with the provisions of the Act and best
practice in electricity industry.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
a) To provide input in the process of developing and reviewing regulatory
tools to be used in electricity supply industry in order to ensure
compliance with environmental and safety requirements of electricity
sector and are in conformity with provision of applicable, laws,
standards, codes and good electricity industry practices.
b) To coordinate the licensing of electrical installation personnel and
maintain the register of licensed personnel.
c) To assist in reviewing performance and conduct of contractors and
wiremen by identifying malpractices.
d) To assist in coordination of inspection of electrical installations to
ensure compliance with applicable specifications, standards, safety,
environment, and building codes.
e) To participate in monitoring the performance of electrical contractors
and wiremen to ensure they work within the limit of their licences.

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f) To participate in inspection of incidents of accidents involving utility
staff and the public, and claims against properties damaged therein.
g) To participate in pre and post installation inspection of electrical
equipment including generators, heavy current switchgear and power
transformers.
h) To undertake any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should have the following
qualifications and experience:
a) Possession of Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from a
recognized University.
b) Proven working experience in the operation, installation and
inspection of electrical equipment and/or design and supervision of
electrical installation projects.
c) Possession of knowledge and competence in Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) application.

Personal Attributes
In addition to the above skills and qualifications, applicants for the above
position are required to have the following attributes:
a) A very high level of integrity, honesty and sense of responsibility;
b) Ability to work under pressure and produce expected results;
c) Ability to work in a dynamic team;
d) Ability to self manage and meet deadlines; and
e) Willingness to work beyond the call of duty.

Tenure and Remuneration
a) A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the
posts.
b) EWURA is an equal opportunity employer.
c) Staff will be employed on 5 years renewable contracts.
Mode of Application
Signed application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail
address or day time contact telephone number, together with photocopies
of certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed
to reach the under-mentioned by 24
rd
October 2014.

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Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may
work to the candidates disadvantage.
Only short listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be invited for
interview, and those who will not hear from us should consider themselves
unsuccessful.
Application letter should be addressed to:

Director General
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA),
6
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Floor, Harbour View Towers (Former JM Mall Building),
Samora Avenue,
P O Box 72175,
DAR ES SALAAM
Email: jobs@ewura.go.tz