Introduction
Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) is a state corporation established under The Railway Act No. 10 of 2017 with the core mandate of providing an efficient and effective rail transport service, manage and develop rail infrastructure and ensuring rail infrastructure safety and security in Tanzania Mainland.
Background
The History of Tanzania Railways Corporation can be traced back from 1948 after the establishment of the East Africa Railways and Harbours Corporation (EAR&H).
East African Railways and Harbours Corporation (EAR&H) was a defunct company that operated railways and harbours in East Africa from 1948 to 1977.
It was formed in 1948 for the new East African High Commission by merging the Kenya and Uganda Railways and Harbous with the Tanganyika Railway of the Tanganyika Territory.
As well as running railways and harbours in the three territories it ran inland shipping services on Lake Victoria, Lake Kyoga, Lake Albert and the Victoria Nile and the Albert Nile.
When the East African Railways and Harbours Coorporation was dissolved in 1977 and its assets divided between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, Tanzania Railways Corporation was formed to take over its operations in Tanzania.
The Privatization Policy
Due to failure of Economic Recovery Programme(ERP) and Railways Rehabilitation Program(RPP) at the end of year 1990 donors decided to stop investing in rail transport and they insisted the Privatization policy.
Objectives of Privatizing Rail Transport were,
To engage investors from private sectors.
To engage management from private sectors
To reduce Government Burden
To invade new Technology routine in activities.
Job Opportunities | Nafasi za Kazi Tanzania Railway Cooperation ~ Drivers
POST DRIVER II – 5 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) DRIVER’S
EMPLOYER TANZANIA RAILWAYS CORPORATION (TRC)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-08-20 2021-09-03
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.To drive vehicles towards approved destinations and in accordance with traffic regulations;
ii.To undertake minor mechanical repairs;
iii.To take vehicles due for routine maintenance/repair to the appointed Service agent
iv.To maintain motor vehicle log books;
v.To make pre–inspection to the assigned vehicle prior travelling and Report mechanical damages/defects;
vi.To ensure safety and cleanliness of the vehicle at all times;
vii.To ensure that valid documents and permits are acquired prior Commencement of any journey;
viii.To report promptly accidents or incidents involving the vehicles to the Relevant authority; and
ix.To perform any relevant duties assigned by supervisors.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Secondary Education Certificate with passes in Kiswahili and English having a valid Driving License Class C or E and one-year Basic Driving Certificate offered by VETA or the National Institute of Transport (NIT) plus driving experience of at least one (1) year without causing accidents. Possession of Trade Test Grade II/Level II in Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics is an added advantage.
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