TANESCO 1,099 job vacancies October 2026 offer employment opportunities for qualified Tanzanians seeking government jobs in Tanzania. The Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO), through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), has announced 1,099 vacancies across electrical, engineering, technical, information and communication technology (ICT), and driving fields. Applicants with secondary education, vocational certificates, diplomas, and bachelor’s degrees may qualify, depending on the position. Interested candidates should review the requirements, prepare the necessary documents, and apply through the official Ajira Recruitment Portal.
TANESCO Job Vacancies 2026: Available Positions
The advertised vacancies are distributed across 20 job categories as follows:
| No. | Position | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artisan Grade II – Electrical | 736 |
| 2 | Artisan Grade II – Auto Electric | 6 |
| 3 | Artisan Grade II – Automobile | 12 |
| 4 | Artisan Grade II – Electronics | 6 |
| 5 | Artisan Grade II – Gorge Attendant | 3 |
| 6 | Artisan Grade II – Light Current | 8 |
| 7 | Artisan Grade II – Electronics and Telecommunications | 6 |
| 8 | Technician Grade II – Electrical/Electronics | 193 |
| 9 | Technician Grade II – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) | 7 |
| 10 | Technician Grade II – Operation and Maintenance of Water Systems | 3 |
| 11 | Engineer Grade II – Electrical and Electronics | 2 |
| 12 | Engineer Grade II – Telecommunications | 1 |
| 13 | Engineer Grade II – Mechanical | 3 |
| 14 | ICT Officer Grade II – Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) | 6 |
| 15 | ICT Officer Grade II – Network Security | 1 |
| 16 | ICT Officer Grade II – Cyber Security/Security Analyst | 2 |
| 17 | ICT Officer Grade II – Network Engineer | 1 |
| 18 | ICT Officer Grade II – Application Architect/Developer | 2 |
| 19 | ICT Officer Grade II – Oracle Database Administrator | 1 |
| 20 | Driver Grade II | 100 |
| Total | 1,099 |
Qualifications and Requirements for TANESCO Jobs
The minimum qualifications vary according to the position advertised. Applicants should consult the detailed job descriptions and ensure that they meet the specific academic, professional, and experience requirements.
1. Artisan Grade II Positions
The artisan vacancies cover electrical installation, auto electrical work, automobile mechanics, electronics, gorge attendance, light-current systems, and electronics and telecommunications.
Generally, applicants must possess a Certificate of Secondary Education and at least one of the following relevant qualifications from a recognised vocational training institution:
- VETA Trade Test II.
- National Vocational Award Level II.
- Certificate of Competence Level II.
The qualification must correspond to the relevant trade. For the Gorge Attendant position, applicants must also possess an NEMC or TAWIL Attendance Certificate.
2. Technician Grade II Positions
The technician vacancies cover electrical and electronics, HVAC, and the operation and maintenance of water systems. Applicants must possess a National Technical Award (NTA) Level 6, equivalent to an Ordinary Diploma, in the relevant field from a recognised institution. The specific qualifications required include:
- Electrical/Electronics: Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a relevant field.
- HVAC: Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or a relevant field.
- Water Systems: Diploma in Water Quality and Laboratory Technology or a relevant field.
Computer literacy is mandatory for these technician positions.
3. Engineer Grade II Positions
The engineering vacancies are available in electrical and electronics, telecommunications, and mechanical engineering. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in the relevant engineering discipline or an equivalent relevant qualification from a recognised institution.
Candidates applying for these engineering positions must also be registered as Graduate Engineers with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
4. ICT Officer Grade II Positions
The ICT vacancies cover several specialist areas, including information systems auditing, network security, cybersecurity, network engineering, application development, and Oracle database administration.
The requirements depend on the specific role:
- CISA: A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, or an equivalent field, together with CISA certification or an equivalent professional certification in information systems auditing.
- Network Security: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, with the specified cybersecurity or information systems security certification requirements.
- Cyber Security/Security Analyst: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, with the specified cybersecurity or information systems security certification requirements.
- Network Engineer: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
- Application Architect/Developer: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants should have knowledge of relevant programming languages, web development frameworks, mobile application frameworks, container technologies, relational databases, database design, and data analysis.
- Oracle Database Administrator: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, together with Oracle Database certifications.
Candidates should consult the official advertisement for the detailed requirements of their preferred ICT position.
5. Driver Grade II
Applicants for the Driver Grade II position must possess:
- A Form IV Certificate.
- A Class C or E driving licence, with certificates awarded for the respective grades.
- A Basic Driving Course certificate from VETA, the National Institute of Transport (NIT), or another recognised institution.
- At least one year of driving experience without causing accidents.
Salary Scales
The advertised positions fall under the following salary scales:
| Salary Scale | Applicable Positions |
|---|---|
| TSS. 2 | Artisan Grade II positions and Driver Grade II |
| TSS. 3 | Technician Grade II positions |
| TSS. 5 | Engineer Grade II and ICT Officer Grade II positions |
Applicants should refer to the official advertisement for the applicable salary scale for their chosen position.
General Conditions for Applicants
PSRS has outlined the following conditions for candidates applying for the advertised TANESCO vacancies:
- Applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age.
- Applications must be based on the qualifications and information specified in the advertisement.
- Applicants must attach certified copies of the required academic and professional certificates, academic transcripts, relevant professional registration and training certificates, and birth certificate.
- Form IV and Form VI results slips, testimonials, and partial transcripts will not be accepted.
- Applicants must upload a recent passport-size photograph to the Recruitment Portal.
- Applicants currently employed in the Public Service are not allowed to apply and must observe Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 of 30 November 2010.
- Applicants who have retired from the Public Service, regardless of the reason for retirement, should not apply.
- Each applicant must provide details of three reputable referees with reliable contact information.
- Foreign academic certificates must be recognised by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA, and NACTVET, as applicable. Applicants for positions requiring a GPA must attach a GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
- Applicants must provide accurate information and valid documents. Submission of forged certificates or false information may result in legal action.
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How to Apply for TANESCO Jobs 2026
All applications must be submitted online through the official Public Service Recruitment Secretariat Recruitment Portal.
Interested candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official PSRS Recruitment Portal: https://portal.ajira.go.tz/
- Review the TANESCO vacancy announcement and identify the position matching your qualifications.
- Read the specific duties, academic requirements, professional qualifications, and general application conditions.
- Complete the application process and upload all required certified documents, academic transcripts, professional certificates where applicable, birth certificate, and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Provide details of three reputable referees with reliable contact information.
- Submit your application through the portal before the deadline.
Applicants must also prepare a signed application letter in either Kiswahili or English, addressed to:
Secretary
President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
P.O. Box 2320
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli
Dodoma, Tanzania.
Applications submitted through any method other than the official Recruitment Portal will not be considered.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is 26
