The Surface and
Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) is a Government Regulatory
Authority established by the SUMATRA Act, CAP 413. SUMATRA’s role is to
regulate, promote and facilitate availability of efficient, safe, quality and
reliable transport services in the Surface and Marine Transport sub-sectors
through competitive and fair trade practices.
SUMATRA is an equal opportunity employer and it intends to recruit qualified,
competent, dynamic and self-motivated Tanzanians to fill the vacant positions.
The positions are for Director Maritime Safety and Security.
Director Of Maritime Safety And Security (Head Office) – 1 Post -REF No.
DMS/2017 (Re – advertised))
Position
Summary
Director of Maritime Safety and Security ensures compliance with requirements
of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) including its conventions such as
MARPOL, SOLAS and STCW. He/she is also the Registrar of Ships in accordance
with SUMATRA Act, CAP 413 (as amended).
1.2
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Director of Maritime Safety and Security reports to the Director General
reports to the Director General with the following main duties and
responsibilities:
i) To assist and advise the Director General on maritime safety and security
issues;
ii) To approve ship drawings and plans for new build or conversions and
supervise the conduct and the initial survey and tonnage measurement of ships;
iii) To register ships and maintain a Register of Tanzanian Ships registered
under the Merchant and Shipping Act, 2003;
iv) To enforce implementation of the set maritime safety and security
regulations and standards;
v) To promote accident prevention and supervise carrying out of marine accident
investigations and violation of regulations; and oversee timely removal of
wrecks;
vi) To coordinate national search and rescue (SAR) issues and protection of
marine environment from pollution by ships;
vii) To enforce the carrying out of annual, intermediate and periodical surveys
for Tanzanian ships; and issue the applicable safety certificates;
viii) To approve shipboard and training equipment; and oversee the training and
certification of seafarers and initiate researches in the maritime field;
ix) To ensure the safety of navigation in Tanzanian waters and oversee the
security of Tanzania ships and ports facilities;
x) To manage and contribute to the strategic, business planning and budgeting
process of the Authority;
xi) To manage the individual set objectives/targets and performance standards
as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the
Supervisor;
xii) To manage the open performance review and appraisal process of
subordinates and provide feedback as appropriate; and
xiii) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.
1.3 Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
University
Postgraduate Degree in Nautical Science, Maritime safety, Marine Engineering,
Naval Architecture, Maritime Law and Policy, Maritime Transportation, Marine
Environmental Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Master or Chief Engineer Officer (STCW Reg. II/2 or III/2) with seagoing
service;
Bachelor Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Maritime Transport,
or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
At least ten (10) years of working experience, five (5) years of which must be
at senior managerial position in a reputable institution (preferable a maritime
institution).
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Successful candidate for the position of Director will be employed on 6-Years
Contract, as provided in SUMATRA Act, including six (6) months of probation.
The contract is renewable, subject to the employee’s satisfactory performance.
REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.
Applications should be on applicant’s handwriting indicating the Reference
Number (Ref. No.) of the application, accompanied with detailed Curriculum
Vitae (CV),copies of relevant Certificates, Transcripts, testimonials and
names, positions and detailed contacts of three (3) reliable referees.
Application letter and the envelope should bear the Ref. No. of the post
applied. Application without Ref. No. will not be considered.
Applications with statement/Provisional results or Statements of Results from
NECTA where Certificates have already been issued will not be considered, thus,
need not to apply.
Those who applied during the previous advertisement are enocuraged to re-apply.
DIRECTOR
GENERAL,
SUMATRA HEAD OFFICE,
MAWASILIANO HOUSE,
ALI HASSAN MWINYI RD/NKOMO ST.
P. O. BOX 3093,
DAR ES SALAAM.
