CONSERVATION RANGER III – BOAT OPERATOR
Wakala wa Huduma za Misitu Tanzania (TFS) · Tanzania (public service) · Closes 2026-11-09
Requirements
- Education: Form IV Certificate plus Certificate in Maritime Transport, Marine Engineering, Shipping and Logistics Management… (minimum: Secondary (Form IV/VI))
- Skills: Boat operation, Maritime Transport, Marine Engineering, Shipping Logistics, Navigation certificate, Navigation watch rating, Paramilitary training
Duties and responsibilities:
To operate the boat from one point to another in accordance with applicable rules, regulation and acceptable general practices;
To conduct established schedules for patrol and surveillance;
To report any deficiencies or irregularities to the Boat in charge.
To inspect the boat before and after any route/journey in order to identify required maintenances or rehabilitation;
To ensure that a boat and its equipment are available and are in good condition;
To carry out minor/routine maintenances of the boat;
To ensure that life jacket and other rescue equipment are available in the boat;
To record and maintain records pertaining to any journey in the Logbook;
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned time to time by Immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications:
Holder of Form IV Certificate plus Certificate in one of the following fields: Maritime Transport, Marine Engineering, Shipping and Logistics Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution. The candidate must possess a Mandatory Certificate of navigating ferries approved by Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute or recognized Institution recognized by Government/IMO, Rating forming part of Navigation Watch issued by TASAC or other Institution recognized by Government/IMO and attended at least six (6) months sea time course in Marine/Navigation services. The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.