VACANCIES
PURPOSE STATEMENT
DAWASCO is a Public Corporation which was established to provide water and sewerage services
to the City of Dar Es Salaam and some parts of Coast Region. It has vacancies which has to be
filled immediately.
Applications are now invited from suitable internal candidates to fill in the position of Finance
Manager, Plant Manager, and Plant Operations Supervisor.
POSITION:
FINANCE MANAGER (1 Post)
CORE FUNCTIONS
The Finance Manager shall be responsible in assisting Chief Finance Officer in accounting for the
revenue and expenditure of the Corporation
Reporting:
Shall be reporting to Chief Finance Officer
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Produce the weekly financial statements and monthly management accounts.
Produce the management accounts for Board meetings
Monitor actual performance Vs budget
Make monthly projections of Revenue Expenditure Budget
Authorise suppliers’ invoices for payment
Authorise payments to creditors
Keep various books of accounts as per IFRS
Ensure compliance of the PPRA 2004
Supervise subordinates to conform with laid down financial policies and regulations
Bachelor of Finance and Accounting/Accountancy
Qualification and Experience
The Ideal Candidate must possess a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance, Accounting), holder of CPA
or similar positions must be registered as a practitioner.
Competencies
The holder of the position should be able to apply knowledge, skills and understanding in a wide
and unpredictable variety of contexts with substantial personal responsibility, responsibility for the
work of others and responsibility for the allocation of resources, policy, planning, execution and
evaluation
Salary and Remuneration
A competitive salary as per DAWASCO scheme and benefits will be offered to the right candidate.
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POSITION:
PLANT MANAGER (2 Posts)
CORE FUNCTION
The Plant Manager shall be responsible for heading Plant Operations Routines including planning,
overseeing maintenance and engineering activities within the Plant.
Reporting:
Shall be reporting to Chief Operations Officer
Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Organise all plant activities
 Plan daily plant activities
 Control quality and usage of chemicals
 Ensure water production is at maximum level.
 Prepare plant budgets.
 Advise the management on matters relating to plant performance
 Ensure smooth operation and good utilization of manpower in the plant.
 Prepare and submit periodical reports timely
 Making preliminary investigation of water works for rehabilitation of systems for future
development.
 Prepare and plan maintenance schedule also maintain the O&M module.
 Carrying out emergency water repair/rehabilitation works in the plant.
 Ensure strict adherence of the Occupational health and safety (OSHA) in all Sub-section
works/activities
Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Water and Civil Engineering with
a minimum of four (4) years Experience in water production sector or equivalent qualifications.
Experience in water supply industry will be an added advantage.
Competencies
The holder of the position should be able to display mastery of a complex and specialized area of
knowledge and skills, employing knowledge and understanding to conduct research or advanced
technical or professional activity, able to work autonomously and in complex and unpredictable
situations
Salary and Remuneration
A competitive salary as per DAWASCO scheme and benefits will be offered to the right candidate
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POSITION:
PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISORS (2 Posts)
CORE FUNCTION
The Plant Operations Supervisor shall be responsible for supervising all operations activities of the
Plant.
Reporting:
Shall be reporting to Plant Manager
Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Supervision of the operators
 Monitor chemicals consumption as per established Standard Operating Procedures
 Ensure the reliability of water treatment plant
 Ensure 100% Hygienic compliance
 Ensure clarifiers are timely de slugged and no water loss is incurred during the process.
 Ensure all plant operations are carried out as per established Standard Operating
Procedures
 Develop performance and quality indicators and ensure that all of them are within
specifications.
 Ensure strict adherence of the Occupational health and safety (OSHA) in all Sub-section
works/activities.
 Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the
work of subordinate employees.
 Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work
assignments and work techniques.
 Identifies staff development and training needs
 Drive and maintain harmonious working relations
 Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work.
 Checks daily logs to determine proper operation of equipment.
 Instructs shift operators in changes in daily water treatment operations.
Qualification and Experience
The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Water and/or Chemical Engineering with a
minimum of three (3) years experience in water production sector and should be computer literate.
Competencies
The holder of the position should be able to apply knowledge, analytical skills and understanding in
a wide and unpredictable variety of contexts with substantial personal responsibility, responsibility
for the work of others and responsibility for the allocation of resources, policy, planning, execution
and evaluation
Salary and Remuneration
A competitive salary as per DAWASCO scheme and benefits will be offered to the right candidate
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Mode of Application
Candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience are requested to submit their
applications which shall include a detailed curriculum vitae or resume, photocopies of relevant
certificates and testimonials. Candidates shall also submit names, telephone numbers and
addresses of two referees. The applications should be submitted not later than three weeks since
the first date of appearance of this advert to the below address;The Chief Executive Officer,
Dar as Salaam Water and Sewerage Corporation (DAWASCO),
P. O. Box 5340,
DAR ES SALAAM.
Or mail to;
recruitment@dawasco.com
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