35 Job Opportunities at | Nafasi za Kazi TANESCO ~ Technician-Geographical Information System (GIS)

Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) is a Parastatal organization established by Memorandum and Articles of Association incorporated on 26^th November 1931 which established Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (the then Tanganyika Electric Supply Company Limited -TANESCO).

The Company generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to Tanzania Mainland and sells bulk power to the Zanzibar Electricity Corporation (ZECO), which in turn sells it to the public in islands Unguja and Pemba. TANESCO owns most of the electricity generating, transmitting, and distributing facilities in Tanzania Mainland with an estimated population of over 50 million.

MISSION

“Deliver electricity in a most effective, competitive and sustainable manner”

VISION

“A Leading Regional Provider of Quality and Affordable Electric Power”

Core Values

The following are core values of TANESCO:-

Customer “Kwanza” We put our customers first at the core of the business and provide outstanding service with each interaction and build a long-term relationship.

Safety: We are uncompromising in our commitment to the safety of our employees, customers, community, and natural environment.

Integrity: We upload the highest ethical standards and promote trust and respect in all our business endeavors.

Teamwork: We achieve our goal by embracing diversity and supporting each other.

Innovation: We are encouraging creative thinking for continuous improvement and adding value.

Passion: We have an unyielding drive to the work we do and strive for the success of the company.

35 Job Opportunities at | Nafasi za Kazi TANESCO ~ Technician-Geographical Information System (GIS)

POST TECHNICIAN-GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)(RE-ADVERTISED) – 35 POST

POST CATEGORY(S) IT AND TELECOMS
LAND MANAGEMENT

EMPLOYER Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO)

APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To capture GIS field data in different formats using Global positioning system (GPS), electronic data recorders, digitizers and other means;

ii. To produce as built maps, drawings and monitor construction of distribution network to ensure compliance with the TANESCO’s standards;

iii. To download, convert and upload GIS data available from internal and external sources to make them usable;

iv. To update regularly customer data and distribution network infrastructure;

v. To consult departmental users to identify new customer connections, distribution network extensions, transformer replacement/upgrading, meter replacement, line shift, modifications or any other information for updating on the system;

vi. To manage the database, while still allowing multi-user access and modifications, so that the integrity of the database is not at risk;

35 Job Opportunities at | Nafasi za Kazi TANESCO ~ Technician-Geographical Information System (GIS)

vii. To create, update and maintain spatial data and ensure GIS data accuracy;

viii. To design and compile map extracts based on digital map products using GIS;

ix. To ensure map products reflect correct geographic locations of facilities and have standard of cartographic quality;

x. To provide end user support and the generation of maps and other GIS reports and information products. Plot maps for use in field locations;

xi. To compile and organize GIS data from maps, database and other sources;

xii. To maintain and manage GIS software and hardware and ‘’troubleshooting’’ problems that occur in software and hardware;

xiii. To perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy; identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data;

xiv. To prepare technical and other GIS related reports; and

xv. To train GIS users within any scope of their job.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of IV or VI secondary certificate with Diploma in either of the following fields: Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Geo-Informatics, Cartography, or equivalent. At least one year experience in GIS related activities will be an added advantage.

REMUNERATION As per TANESCO’s Salary Scale

35 Job Opportunities at | Nafasi za Kazi Tanzania Railway Cooperation ~ Technician-Geographical Information System (GIC)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

READ ALSO

58 Job Opportunities | Nafasi za Kazi Tanzania Railway Cooperation ~ Civil Artisan (Gangman)