JOB VACANCIES - DAWASCO.

 

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

·         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

 competitive salary as per DAWASCO scheme and benefits will be offered to the right candidate.

 

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

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

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 (Posted on: 05^th September 2013 and Expiery Date : 22^nd September 2013 ) 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