Job Opportunity: Resident Engineer (3 Positions)

Employer: TANROADS – Morogoro Region
Location: Morogoro, Tanzania
Contract Type: 51 Months (Project-Based)

About TANROADS

The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) is responsible for the maintenance and development of trunk and regional roads across Tanzania Mainland. It also manages axle load control using weighbridge operations.

The Regional Manager of TANROADS Morogoro, on behalf of the Chief Executive, is seeking to hire qualified and experienced Tanzanians to work on major road projects in the region.

Available Projects:

1. Kidatu–Ifakara–Lupiro–Malinyi–Kilosa Kwa Mpepo–Londo–Lumecha/Songea (484km) – Lot 1: Ifakara–Lupiro–Mtimbira (112km)

2. Morogoro (Bigwa)–Mvuha Road (78km) – Including Ruvu (64m) & Mvuha (60m) bridges

3. Ifakara–Kihansi Road (124km) – Lot 2: Mbingu–Chita Section (37.5km)

Position Title: Resident Engineer

Number of Positions: 3

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a Registered Civil Engineer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

A Postgraduate qualification in Highway Engineering is an added advantage

At least 12 years of combined experience in civil works

Must have worked as a Resident Engineer or Project Manager on at least 3 bitumen road construction projects of similar size and complexity in the past 10 years

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Sub-Saharan Africa

Experience with FIDIC/PPRA Contract Administration is an advantage

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all site administration

Supervise contractors and force account operations

Oversee quality control and ensure compliance

Prepare and submit monthly progress reports

Review and process contractor payments

Monitor contract performance and manage timelines

Conduct site meetings and keep proper records

Ensure environmental and social impact measures are followed

Maintain detailed records including daily diaries, test reports, instructions, measurements, and correspondence

Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager

Terms of Employment:

Duration: 51 staff months

Salary: As per TANROADS salary scale with applicable site allowances according to the TANROADS Incentive Policy

Extra Positions:

Two (2) additional Resident Engineer posts are open for:

Morogoro (Bigwa)–Mvuha Road Project, or

Ifakara–Kihansi Road Project (Mbingu–Chita Section)

Applicants must clearly state in their application which of these two projects they are applying for.

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified Tanzanians should submit:

A signed application letter

A detailed and signed CV

Certified copies of academic and professional certificates

Names and contact details (email and phone numbers) of two reputable referees

Deadline: 21st July, 2025 at 16:30 hours
Late applications will not be accepted Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Submit your application to:

The Regional Manager
TANROADS – Morogoro
P.O. Box 91
Morogoro, Tanzania

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