Nafasi za Kazi 66 Mamlaka ya Usimamizi wa Wanyamapori (TAWA)

The Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) is Tanzania's government body responsible for conserving and sustainably managing wildlife and natural resources outside of National Parks, overseeing Game Reserves, WMAs, and Game Controlled Areas to combat poaching, promote tourism, and benefit local communities through sustainable use, aiming for economic potential while protecting biodiversity for future generations.

The total number of job posts listed here for the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (Mamlaka ya Usimamizi wa Wanyamapori - TAWA) is 66 posts in January 2026.

Job Title	Posts
1.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III - OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY	3
2.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – DRIVER	6
3.0 CONSERVATOR RANGER III (PLANT OPERATOR)	1
4.0 CONSERVATION RANGER II – ASSISTANT WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT OFFICER	28
5.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III - PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNICIAN	2
6.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III - MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN	2
7.0 CONSERVATION RANGER III – WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT	24
TOTAL POSTS	66

CONSERVATION RANGER III - OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY

Mamlaka ya Usimamizi wa Wanyamapori (TAWA)

3 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To handle and word process classified information;
2. To receive letters and other forms of correspondence directed to his/her office;
3. To receive visitors and directs them to relevant scheduled officers;
4. To keep records of important events such as functions, appointments, travels and meetings; and provide necessary reminders and facilitation arrangements;
5. To receive calls, files and transmit messages to relevant recipients;
6. To provide information to the relevant scheduled officers
7. To manage/run the office of the Manager he /she is working under;
8. To acquire office goods and supplies;
9. To collect/receive files and deliver to the addressed Manager;
10. To prepare documents for departmental meetings;
11. To facilitate and service official meetings;
12. To report on faulty equipment and follow up on repairs or replacements;
13. To identify and prepare a list of office requirements and follow up on their acquisition or procurement;

Qualifications

Holder of Form IV Certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili with Diploma in Secretarial Studies who have passed Shorthand (English) and Hati Mkato (Kiswahili) at a speed of 80 words per minute with computer knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Excel, Internet, Email, MS-Publisher from a recognized institution. Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

Remuneration

TAWAS 3.1

CONSERVATION RANGER III – DRIVER

Mamlaka ya Usimamizi wa Wanyamapori (TAWA)

6 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To drive the Authority’s vehicles;
2. To maintain vehicle logbook and movement records;
3. To maintain smooth running of vehicles;
4. To make simple repair of the vehicles;
5. To maintain vehicle cleanliness and service schedule.

Qualifications

Holder of Form IV or VI Certificate and Class “C1 or E” Driving License who has attended Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or any recognized institution plus training certificates that qualified them for the respective ranks,  candidate must have driven experience of at least one year without causing any accident. Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

Remuneration

TAWAS 2.1

CONSERVATOR RANGER III (PLANT OPERATOR)

Mamlaka ya Usimamizi wa Wanyamapori (TAWA)

1 Position

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To drive heavy duty machines such as wheel loader, folk lift and v6 caterpillars;
2. To maintain logbook and movement records for heavy duty machines/plants according to regulations;
3. To report on technical need/breakdown of heavy machines;
4. To ensure regular check of heavy duty machines such as wheel loader, folk lifts and v6 caterpillars are conducted to ensure cleanliness and serviceability;
5. To ensure cleanness of the plants/heavy machines;
6. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of at least Form Four and least Trade Test II or Level II in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or equivalent qualifications from VETA or any other recognized Institution with Class F Driving License. Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

Remuneration

TAWAS 2.1

CONSERVATION RANGER II – ASSISTANT WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Mamlaka ya Usimamizi wa Wanyamapori (TAWA)

28 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To conduct wildlife protection patrols;
2. To collect trophies observed during patrol;
3. To record poaching incidences, ecological and information;
4. To manage crimes scenes and properly collecting exhibits and information;
5. To arrest suspects;
6. To take statements from suspects and charging compound fee for admitted wildlife related crimes;
7. To provide written statement and testimony on suspects;
8. To receive and send messages during patrols;
9. To clean and safeguard of firearms;
10. To support other general operations outside protected areas;
11. To combat serious wildlife related crimes such as tourist attack, and armed robbery;
12. To conduct special operations against poaching of endangered wild animals;
13. To conduct problem animal controlling patrols;
14. To assess damage caused by wildlife and preparing report;
15. To control wild fires;
16. To guard base camp;
17. To supervise hunting and photographic tourism activities;
18. To maintain records of tourism activities;
19. To perform any other related duties that may be assigned by superior.

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma in Wildlife Management from a recognized institution. Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

Remuneration

TAWAS 3.1

CONSERVATION RANGER III - PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNICIAN

Mamlaka ya Usimamizi wa Wanyamapori (TAWA)

2 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To arrange drugs in the stores and ensure general cleanliness;
2. To maintain pharmacy and stores records;
3. To dispense drugs and ensure timely distribution of medicines to in patients and out patients and other departments within the Dispensary;
4. To monitor medication therapy to improve all aspects of delivery and report any adverse effects;
5. To educate other members of health care profession on proper usage of drugs;
6. To ensure that expired drugs are removed from the shelves and appropriately disposed of;
7. To review reconciliation of drugs on daily basis;
8. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and licensed by the Pharmacy Council. Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

Remuneration

TAWAS 3.1

CONSERVATION RANGER III - MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Mamlaka ya Usimamizi wa Wanyamapori (TAWA)

2 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To operate, maintain and assist to repair motor vehicles;
2. To assist to design and inspect products manufactured and other work to ensure they conform to specified standards, plus plans and designs;
3. To oversee safety of working tools and working environment in line with industrial safety regulations;
4. To assist in listing down the type and quantity of materials needed for execution of a given work/task;
5. To assist in developing a work plan/time frame for executing a given assignment/work;
6. To keep track of scheduled services of heavy plants and report to superiors timely;
7. To assist to test equipment for proper operation;
8. To Supervise cleanliness of working tools/equipment and Workshop premises;
9. To carry out repair and maintenance of Vehicles, Plants and Equipment.;
10. To undertake technical inspection of Vehicles, Plants and equipment;
11. To open and maintain job cards for mechanical works records;

Qualifications

Holder of Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Mechanical Technician from a recognized institution.  Must have successfully attended Recruit Training Course. (RTC).

Remuneration

TAWAS 3.1

CONSERVATION RANGER III – WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Mamlaka ya Usimamizi wa Wanyamapori (TAWA)

24 Positions

Application Period

10/01/2026 - 24/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To conduct wildlife protection patrols;
2. To collect trophies observed during patrol;
3. To record poaching incidences, ecological and information;
4. To manage crimes scenes and properly collecting exhibits and information;
5. To arrest suspects;
6. To take statements from suspects and charging compound fee for admitted wildlife related crimes;
7. To provide written statement and testimony on suspects;
8. To receive and send messages during patrols;
9. To clean and safeguard of firearms;
10. To support other general operations outside protected areas;
11. To combat serious wildlife related crimes such as tourist attack, and armed robbery;
12. To conduct special operations against poaching of endangered wild animals;
13. To conduct problem animal controlling patrols;
14. To assess damage caused by wildlife and preparing report;
15. To control wild fires;
16. To guard base camp;
17. To supervise hunting and photographic tourism activities;
18. To maintain records of tourism activities; and
19. To perform any other related duties that may be assigned by superior.

Qualifications

Holder of at Least Basic or Technician Certificate in Wildlife Management from a recognized institution.

Remuneration

TAWAS 2.1