JOB VACANCIES
Ref/TAN/Vac/2025/01
Tanganyika Instant Coffee Co. Ltd (TANICA) which is based in Bukoba Municipality, Kagera Region is an experienced producer of Instant coffee in Tanzania since 1963.
TANICA invites Tanzanian applicants with suitable qualifications and experience to fill the following available vacancies:
1. General Manager – 1POST
-Salary scale:(TS 6)
-Reports to the Board of Directors.
A. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To be overall in charge of the day-to-day activities of the company.
ii. To provide strategic leadership and operational direction of the company
iii. To supervise, monitor and evaluate performance of heads of departments and divisions
iv. To implement directives of the Board of Directors pursuant to company objectives
v. To provide management information to the Board of Directors in a timely manner and to advise a way forward on strategic issues.
vi. To plan, direct and control all operations and activities of the company so as to ensure efficiency and accountability.
vii. To ensure that all products of prescribed quality are manufactured in the most economic manner, marketed and delivered in a required quality, quantity and on time.
viii. To ensure that the company resources, human, financial and physical are nurtured, developed, managed and harnessed optimally in accordance with approved budget.
ix. To ensure that policies, procedures and all relevant laws and regulations are adhered to by the company.
x. To be the Secretary to the Board.
xi. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
B. Qualifications and Experience
i. Must be a holder of at least a Bachelor Degree from a recognized and reputable academic institution in Industrial Engineering, Chemical and Processing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, Economics or Business Administration with a 5 years’ experience in managerial positions. Possession of master’s degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage.
ii. Experience in manufacturing Industry will be preferable.
iii. At least 45 years of age.
iv. Must be a person of high levels of integrity.
2. Finance Manager. – 1POST
-Salary Scale (TS 5)
-Reports to the General Manager.
A. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To be responsible for supervising all activities of the accounting department.
ii. To be the Chief advisor to the Management and the Board of Directors on all financial matters of the company.
iii. To prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports.
iv. To prepare and remit all statutory returns.
v. To maintain high levels of accounting standards at all times.
vi. To ensure that all expenditures are within approved budget.
vii. To design and implement financial internal controls.
viii. To Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager.
B. Qualifications and experience
i. Must be a holder of a Bachelor Degree from a recognized and reputable academic institution in Accounting, Finance, Accounting and Finance, Business Administration in Accounting or its equivalent.
ii. Must be a holder of Associate/Fellow CPA (T)or ACCA.
iii. Must be registered with National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
iv. Five (5) years’ work experience in similar functions.
v. At least 35 years of age.
vi. Must be a person of high levels of integrity
3. Human Resource and Administration Manager-1 POST
-Salary scale (TS 5)
-This position reports to the General Manager
A. Duties and Responsibilities i. To be the overall in charge of the Human Resource & Administration Department. ii. To advise the General Manager on all Human Resources management and development matters.
iii. To develop and review human resource policies and procedures
iv. To maintain the work structure by updating organization structure, job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
v. To support heads of departments on recruitment process.
vi. To draft new and renewed contracts and other personnel-related issues.
vii. To develop, manage and implements employee compensation and benefits programs.
viii. To coordinate Health, Safety and employee welfare issues
ix. To manage disciplinary process day to day
x. To ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations.
xi. To coordinate performance management process
xii. To administer compensation and pension schemes for employees
xiii. To be the custodian of employee’s personal records.
xiv. To manage human capital development aspects as well as career development
xv. To be the custodian of Company’s assets.
xvi. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager.
B. Qualifications and experience
i. Must be a holder of a Bachelor Degree from a recognized and reputable academic institution in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Sociology or Law.
ii. Five (5) years’ work experience in similar functions.
iii. At least 35 years of age.
iv. Must be a person of high levels of integrity.
4. Marketing Manager – 1POST
-Salary Scale: (TS 5)
-Reports to the General Manager
A. Duties and responsibilities;
i. To be the overall, in charge of the Marketing Department.
ii. To coordinate and supervise distribution centers.
iii. To perform market analysis trends and advise on the feasible marketing strategies.
iv. To formulate marketing policies and strategies
v. To liaise with both local and international customers by taking into account customer preferences.
vi. To prepare sales and marketing reports for Management and Board of Directors.
vii. To perform any other duties as assigned by the General Manager.
B. Qualifications and experience
i. Must be a holder of a Bachelor Degree from a recognized and reputable academic institution in Commerce, Business Administration or Marketing.
ii. Possession of MBA will be an added advantage.
iii. Five (5) years’ work experience in similar functions.
iv. At least 35 years of age.
v. Must be a person of high levels of integrity.
5. Chief Internal Auditor -1 POST
-Salary scale: (TS 5)
-Reports directly to the Board of Directors and administratively to the General Manager.
A. Duties and Responsibilities:
i. To prepare and implement the Annual Audit Plan.
ii. To evaluate and examine policies, procedures and systems to safeguard the resources of the Company.
iii. To ensure that accepted accounting and auditing principles and policies are followed,
iv. To evaluate effectiveness of internal accounting procedures, operating systems and internal controls.
v. To identify, assess and inform management on mitigation of business risks.
vi. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
B. Qualifications and experience.
i. Must be a holder of a Bachelor Degree from a recognized and reputable academic institution in Accounting or Auditing.
ii. Must have Professional Accounting Qualifications such as CPA(T), ACCA, ACA.
iii. Must be registered with National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
iv. At least three (3) years’ work experience in similar functions.
v. At least 35 years of age.
vi. Must be a person of high levels of integrity.
6. Planning Manager -1 POST
-Salary scale:(TS 5)
-Reports to the General Manager
A. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To perform economic research and analysis on inflation, trade and other macroeconomic indicators to inform policy decision
ii. To assist in policy formulation and implementation that promote growth, sustainability and social welfare.
iii. To prepare Annual Budget in consultation with heads of departments.
iv. To monitor the company’s economic performance trends
v. To collaborate with all departments to ensure that planning goals align with company’s economic objectives.
vi. To ensure long and short-term economic goals align with sustainable development principles.
vii. To provide expert advice on economic issues, potential risks, and opportunities.
viii. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager.
B. Qualifications and experience.
i. Must be a holder of a Bachelor Degree from a recognized and reputable academic institution in Economic Planning, Statistics and any other related qualifications.
ii. At least three (3) years’ work experience in similar functions.
iii. At least 35 years of age.
iv. Must be a person of high levels of integrity.
7. Human Resources and Administration Officer- 1POST
Salary Scale: (TS 4)
Reports to the Human Resource and Administration Manager
A. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To assist the recruitment processes
ii. To run Payroll.
iii. To advise HR& Admin Manager on general staff issues, i.e., training needs and assessments.
iv. To assist HR & Admin Manager in processing and tracking employment contracts, job applications and other related functions.
v. To assist on the performance appraisal process.
vi. To prepare and update briefing/induction packages for new staff and oversee/ coordinate the induction process
vii. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the head of department.
B. Qualifications and experience
i. Must be a holder of a Bachelor Degree from a recognized and reputable academic institution in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or Equivalent Qualification.
ii. At least three (3) years’ work experience in similar functions
iii. Knowledge of Labor laws and regulations.
iv. Must be a person of high levels of integrity.
8. Production Supervisor – 1POST
-Salary scale:(TS 3)
-Reports to the Production Superintendent
A. Duties and Responsibilities.
i. To assist in coordinating production activities
ii. To supervise production shifts in various production centers.
iii. To ensure the quality of the produce is maintained
iv. To ensure the production target is met
v. To ensure factory maintenance schedules are adhered to
vi. To work in conformity with the food Safety Management System.
vii. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by Production Superintendent.
B. Qualifications and experience
i. Possession of at least a Diploma in Food Science and Technology or related field.
ii. At least three (3)years’ work experience in similar field.
iii. Must be a person of high levels of integrity.
9. Assistant Accountant – 1POST
-Salary scale:(TS 3)
-Reports to the Financial Accountant.
A. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To assist in controlling, maintaining and preparing accounts up to trial balance
ii. To assist in preparing reports on performance and costs.
iii. To assist in preparing of financial statement summaries, Final Accounts and Balance sheet
iv. To assist in preparing of periodical financial statement of revenue and expenditure.
v. To perform bank, debtors and creditors reconciliation to certify their accuracy.
vi. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by Financial Accountant.
B. Qualifications and experience
i. Holder of at least a Diploma in Accountancy, Finance, and other related qualifications.
ii. At least three (3) year’s work experience in similar positions.
iii. Must be a person of high levels of integrity.
10. Assistant Procurement Officer – 1 POST
-Salary Scale:(TS 3)
-Reports to the Procurement Officer
A. Duties and Responsibilities:
i. To assist in the procurement process for materials, supplies, and services.
ii. To analyze invoices to ensure accurate product delivery and pricing
iii. To maintain and update supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times and product ranges.
iv. To assist in Control and supervision of warehouses
v. To assist in monitoring stock levels and overseeing the movement of incoming and outgoing goods.
vi. To assist in preparing and processing purchase orders and purchase requisitions
vii. To monitor the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements
viii. To ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
ix. To assist in inventory management and control
x. To assist in preparing reports on purchases, including cost analysis.
xi. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by Procurement Officer.
B. Qualifications and experience
i. Holder of at least a Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or related qualifications.
ii. Must be registered by Procurement and Suppliers Professional and Technician Board (PSPTB)
iii. At least three (3) years’ work experience in similar functions.
iv. Must be a person of high levels of integrity.
11. Warehouse Clerk – 1POST
-Salary Scale: (TS 2)
-Reports to the Warehouse Officer
A. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To ensure the machines are regularly checked and cleaned before the production begins.
ii. To monitor and control the machine performance and settings.
iii. To regularly conduct tests of the machine’s performance and operating capacity.
iv. Feed raw-materials into machines.
v. To keep an updated database on all of the machine’s information, defective units and final products of a particular Production Batch.
vi. To maintain logbooks of the production activity and regularly submit operation reports.
vii. To perform any other duties as may be assigned the Supervisor.
B. Qualifications and experience,
i. Must be a holder of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with at least a certificate in mechanical, electrical, operation or related qualifications.
ii. At least two (2) years’ work experience in similar functions.
12. Machine Operator – 2 POSTS
-Salary Scale: (TS 2)
-Reports to Production Supervisor
A. Duties and Responsibilities
i. To ensure the machines are regularly checked and cleaned before the production begins.
ii. To monitor and control the machine performance and settings.
iii. To regularly conduct tests of the machine’s performance and operating capacity;
iv. Feed raw-materials into machines.
v. To keep an updated database on all of the machine’s information, defective units and final products of a particular Production Batch.
vi. To maintain logbooks of the production activity and regularly submit operation reports.
vii. To perform any other duties as may be assigned the Supervisor.
B. Qualifications and experience,
i. Must be a holder of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with at least a certificate in mechanical, electrical, operation or related qualifications.
ii. At least two (2) years’ work experience in similar functions.
Mode of Application.
All applications attached with certified copies of all relevant certificates as well as an updated CV including two referees should be addressed to: –
The Chairman, Board of Directors.
Tanganyika Instant Coffee Public Limited Company, Custom Road, Forodhani Street,
Bukoba -Tanzania
Email: boardofdirectors@tanicacafe.co,tz
Copy to be sent to: mrajis.kagera@ushirika.go.tz
General information
All applications must be submitted electronically as per email addresses as provided above.
All application documents should be in a single PDF file.
All applications should be received on or before 5th February, 2025.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview