ICT Technician Job at TRA – 6 Posts

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established by Act of Parliament No. 11 of 1995, and started its operations on 1^st July 1996.  In carrying out its statutory functions, TRA is regulated by law, and is responsible for administering impartially various taxes of the Central Government.

POSITION: ICT TECHNICIAN II (6 POSTS) – ICT DEPARTMENT

 Key Responsibilities will include

Hardware

• To install PCs, EFD and peripherals
• To assist in the repair and maintenance of computers and audio-visual equipment;
• To ensure that computers in computer laboratories and offices are in good working condition
• To provide assistance to computer end users
• To carry out specified routine technical tasks.
• To provide technical support for PCs, EFD and related peripheral equipment
• To assist in testing new or modified equipment and systems.
• To document and communicate problems, solutions, and the implementation process to supervisor

Software

• To store copies of software and documentations of computer systems
• To assist ICT Officers in finding source documents and solutions for identified problems
• To maintain operations, system development and/or programming documentation manual libraries.
• To perform archiving of official documents
• To perform simple coding of raw data on source documents by applying established, clearly defined codes;
• To key data from source documents; verify keyed data; upload data to computer server.
• To review production output for accuracy and validity by comparing the output data with the job request and systems documentation standards and procedures
• To assist programmers in testing new or revised application programs.
• To validate (check, verify dates and times, etc.) input to and output from information systems.
• To advise programmers in problems related to data entry
• To maintain data processing systems, tape library and disk storage.
• To monitor console for errors; observe elements of operation for evidence of incorrect operation.
• To separate and sort output for distribution; set up input job streams and submit
• jobs; schedule submission of work to the system.
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.

Key Qualifications

Holder of Ordinary Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution

Salary Scale: TRAS 3:1

GENERAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENT

1. Applicants MUST be ready to work anywhere in the United Republic of Tanzania.
2. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania with an age of not above 45 years of age except for those who are in Public Service.
3. Applicants must attach up to date Curricurum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts, postal address/post code,emails and telephone numbers.
4. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
5. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the certificates.
   1. Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
   2. Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
   3. Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
   4. Computer Certificates.
   5. Professional Certificates from relevant authorities.
   6. One recent passport size picture.
   7. Birth Certificate.
6. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted.

• Form IV and form VI results slip
• Testimonials and all Partial transcript

7. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.
8. Applicants employed in the public service should route thier application letters thorught their respective employers.
9. An Applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
10. An Applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
11. An applicants with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate.
12. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
13. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institution should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
14. A signed Application letter should be written either English or Swahili and addressed to Commissioner General, O. Box 11491, Mchafukoge – Dar Es Salaam
15. Deadline for application is 9th June, 2023.
16. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview.

NOTE: All application must be sent through Recruitment portal by using following address https://recruitment.tra.go.tz/tra_careers/Login.aspx and not otherwise.

 APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application should be submitted online by 9^th June, 2023. Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.