The Tanzania Forestry Services Agency (TFS) has announced 90 job vacancies in Tanzania for 2026 through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS). These TFS jobs offer opportunities for qualified Tanzanian citizens in forestry, information and communication technology (ICT), engineering, driving, administration, accounting, health and legal services. Interested applicants should review the qualifications, age limits, application requirements and official application procedures before applying. The application deadline is 9 November 2026.
1. Conservation Ranger III – Boat Operator
Applicants must have a Form IV Certificate and a certificate in Maritime Transport, Marine Engineering, Shipping and Logistics Management or an equivalent field from a recognised institution.
Candidates must also possess the required maritime certificates, including a certificate for navigating ferries, a Rating Forming Part of Navigation Watch certificate and at least six months of sea-time training in marine or navigation services. Successful candidates will be required to attend and pass the paramilitary recruit course.
2. Conservation Ranger III – Health Assistant
Applicants must hold a Form IV or Form VI Certificate and a one-year Certificate in Health from a recognised institution. Successful candidates must attend and pass the paramilitary recruit course.
3. Conservation Ranger III – ICT Officer (Information System Security)
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development or a related field specified in the advertisement. Successful applicants must attend and pass the paramilitary recruit course.
4. Conservation Ranger III – ICT Officer (System Developer)
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Development from a recognised institution. The position involves supporting software development, testing, debugging and system maintenance.
5. Conservation Ranger III – Driver
Candidates must hold a Form IV or Form VI Certificate, a valid Class C1 or E driving licence, and have completed a Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or another recognised institution. Applicants must also have the relevant training certificates and at least one year of driving experience without causing an accident.
Successful candidates will be required to attend and pass the military recruit course.
6. Conservation Ranger III – Plant Operator
Applicants must hold a Form IV or Form VI Certificate and Trade Test Grade III or NVA Level I in Motor Vehicle Mechanics from a recognised institution. A Class F driving licence is also required.
7. Conservation Ranger III – Marine Engineer
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Marine Engineering, together with the specified mandatory STCW95 certificates, Rating Forming Part of Engineering Watch (RFPEW) and Class 4 Certificate of Competence (COC). Applicants must also be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as Graduate or Professional Engineers.
8. Conservation Ranger III – Office Management Secretary
Applicants must hold a Form IV Certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili and a Diploma in Secretarial Studies. Candidates must have passed English Shorthand and Kiswahili Hati Mkato at a speed of 100 words per minute and possess computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel, internet, email and MS Publisher.
9. Conservation Ranger III – Assistant Forest Officer
Applicants must hold a Diploma in one of the specified fields, including Forestry, Forest Management, Geoinformatics for Natural Resource Management (GIS), Urban Forestry and Landscaping, Nature Conservation or Forestry Industry Technology, from a recognised institution.
10. Conservation Ranger III – Forest Officer
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the specified fields, including Forestry, Agroforestry, Forest Ecology, Forest Biology, Forest Economics, Natural Resource Management, Forest Engineering, Geographical Information System (GIS), or Forest Resources Assessment and Management.
11. Conservation Ranger III – Forest Assistant
Applicants must hold a Form IV or Form VI Certificate and a certificate in Forestry, Mechanical Wood Industry, GIS or Forest Industries Technology from a recognised institution.
12. Conservation Ranger III – Accounts Assistant
Candidates must hold a Diploma in Accountancy or Finance from a recognised institution.
13. Conservation Ranger III – Mechanical Engineer
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution and be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as a Graduate or Professional Engineer.
14. Conservation Ranger III – Legal Officer
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Law School of Tanzania.
15. Conservation Ranger III – ICT Officer (Programming)
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Software Development, Information Systems or System Administration from a recognised institution.
Important: The qualifications above are summaries. Applicants should consult the official advertisement for the complete requirements applicable to each position. The advertised vacancies require successful candidates to attend and pass a paramilitary or military recruit course, as specified for the respective post.
General Conditions for TFS Recruitment 2026
PSRS has outlined the following general conditions for applicants:
- Applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. For vacancies in paramilitary institutions, applicants for non-degree posts must not exceed 25 years of age, while applicants for degree posts must not exceed 30 years of age.
- Applicants must apply based on the information provided in the official advertisement.
- Applicants must upload certified copies of the required academic certificates, transcripts, professional registration and training certificates where applicable, and birth certificates.
- Form IV and Form VI result slips, testimonials and partial transcripts will not be accepted.
- Applicants must upload a recent passport-size photograph through the Recruitment Portal.
- Public servants currently employed in the Public Service are not allowed to apply. Retired public servants are also not eligible.
- Applicants must provide three reputable referees with reliable contact details.
- Foreign academic certificates must be recognised by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA or NACTVET, as applicable. Applicants for posts with GPA requirements must attach a GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
- Applicants must prepare a signed application letter in either Kiswahili or English, addressed to the Secretary, President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Mahakama Street, Tambukareli, Dodoma.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
- Submission of forged certificates or false information may result in legal action.
How to Apply for TFS Vacancies 2026
Interested and qualified Tanzanian citizens should submit their applications online through the official Public Service Recruitment Secretariat portal.
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- Visit the official PSRS Recruitment Portal.
- Access the advertised vacancies and select the appropriate TFS position.
- Read the job description, qualifications and application instructions carefully.
- Prepare and upload the required academic certificates, transcripts, professional documents, birth certificate and recent passport-size photograph.
- Provide the details of three referees with reliable contact information.
- Prepare a signed application letter in Kiswahili or English as required.
- Review your application to ensure that all required information and documents are included before submitting it through the portal.
Applications submitted through other means will not be considered.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications for the Tanzania Forestry Services Agency vacancies is 9 November 2026
