TANZANIA-ZAMBIA RAILWAY AUTHORITY (TAZARA) HEAD OFFICE (VACANT POSITIONS)
The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is a bi-national railway company owned jointly by the Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia. The railway stretches from the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to New Kapiri-Mposhi in Zambia, covering a distance of 1,860km. TAZARA handles both freight and passenger traffic for Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, the Great Lakes Region and other Southern African countries. TAZARA’s Corporate Head Office is in Dar es Salaam, with two Regional Offices in Dar es Salaam and Mpika, respectively.
The Authority seeks the services of committed, vibrant, innovative, strategically-focused and business-oriented nationals in the following positions, which have fallen vacant.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for directing and managing the Authority, whose mission is to provide efficient and cost effective rail freight and passenger services to satisfy customer demand and generate revenue to ensure growth and returns to the shareholders.
REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER, ZAMBIA (BASED IN MPIKA)
Reporting to the Managing Director, the
successful candidate will manage, plan and
control regional train operations.
Duties:
The main duties for the Regional General
Manager include:
a) Developing and implementing marketing plans;
b) Planning and determining resources needed;
c) Recommending any change to tariff rates and fares;
d) Co-ordinating the activities in the region;
e) Effective implementation and monitoring of manpower development plans and maintenance of industrial harmony;
f) Initiating and approving departmental budget proposals as well monitoring and controlling budget expenditure;
g) Submitting regular, comprehensive operational and financial reports on the regional activities to Head Office.
Qualifications:
a) A degree from a recognized University or its equivalent, preferably in Business Administration or Engineering;
b) The candidate should have vast experience in interpersonal skills,
leadership and tact to deal with A diverse workforce and clients;
c) At least five (5) years of experience at Senior Management level;
d) Excellent communications skills;
e) Post graduate degree and experience in railway transportation or related industries will be an added advantage; and
f) This position is contractual and open to Zambian nationals only.
Remuneration:
An attractive salary plus fringe benefits commensurate with the respective positions will be offered to the successful candidates.
Mode of Application:
Interested candidates should write to the address below describing how they qualify and enclose detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of Certificates, three references and contact telephone number(s) by 6th January 2024. The envelope must be clearly marked “Managing Director – TAZARA” or “Regional General Manager – Zambia”, whichever the case may be, and addressed to:
The Corporation Secretary
Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority
TAZARA, Head Office
PO Box 2834, DAR ES SALAAM
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
Note:
Application letters may be sent to TAZARA Head Office in Dar es Salaam or the TAZARA Area Office (TAZARA House, Dedani Kimathi Road, opposite Kambendekela House) in Kamwala, Lusaka. Electronic applications with scanned copies of qualifications and other relevant documents may be sent to [email protected]
