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Institute of Heavy Equipment and Technology (IHET) – career opportunities

Location: Dar es Salaam and Dodoma Campuses, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
Contact: Human Resource (HR), Institute of Heavy Equipment and Technology (IHET), P.O. Box 55079, Dar es Salaam
Email: career@ihet.ac.tz
Website: www.ihet.ac.tz

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IHET is an equal-opportunity employer. Women with technical expertise are highly encouraged to apply.

About the institute

The Institute of Heavy Equipment and Technology (IHET) is a premier center of excellence dedicated to bridging the skills gap in the heavy machinery and industrial sectors. We are looking for innovative, results-oriented, and highly skilled professionals to join our team.

1. Leadership & administration posts

1.1 Deputy principal – academics & research services (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee curriculum development (NACTVET standards)

  • Manage academic departments

  • Lead industrial research initiatives

  • Ensure quality assurance in training

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, education management, or related field

  • Minimum 2 years in a senior academic leadership role

1.2 Finance and administrative officer (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily administrative operations

  • Oversee human resources

  • Maintain office systems

  • Support budgeting and procurement processes

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, HRM, or business administration

  • Strong command of Tanzanian labor laws

1.3 Accountant (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Financial reporting

  • Tax compliance (TRA)

  • Payroll management

  • Fee collection tracking

  • Preparing audit-ready financial statements

Requirements:

  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

  • CPA (T) is highly preferred

  • Proficiency in Tally or QuickBooks

1.4 Admission and examination coordinator (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Manage student recruitment and enrollment

  • Coordinate internal and external examinations

  • Maintain the student database

  • Manage academic transcripts and certificates issuance

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, ICT, law, or statistics

  • Experience with NACTVET enrollment systems is a plus

1.5 Marketing officer (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Brand positioning

  • Digital marketing

  • Building partnerships with mining and construction firms

  • Organizing recruitment drives

Requirements:

  • Diploma or bachelor’s degree in marketing, PR, or communications

  • Creative mindset with social media expertise

2. Technical & instructional posts

2.1 Workshop manager (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain the fleet of heavy machinery and simulators

  • Enforce occupational health and safety (OHS)

  • Manage tool inventory and student practical schedules

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Requirements:

  • Diploma or degree in mechanical/automotive engineering

  • 5+ years of experience in workshop management

2.2 Heavy duty mechanic instructor (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver practical and theoretical training on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and power trains for earthmoving equipment

Requirements:

  • FTC or diploma in heavy duty mechanics

  • Proven experience in diagnosing CAT, Komatsu, or Volvo machinery

2.3 Auto electric instructor (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Teach modern vehicle electronics, sensor calibration, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic tool usage for heavy-duty machines

Requirements:

  • Diploma in auto-electrical engineering or equivalent

  • Experience with electronic control units (ECUs) is essential

2.4 Technical drawing instructor (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Teach engineering drawing, blueprint reading, and the use of CAD software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) for machine parts

Requirements:

  • Diploma/degree in engineering

  • Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD

2.5 Psv (public service vehicle) instructor (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct advanced driving instruction for heavy passenger vehicles

  • Teach road safety, defensive driving, and traffic regulations

Requirements:

  • Valid class C/E driving license

  • Certified instructor status with NIT or similar authority

  • Clean driving record

3. General education & support instructors

3.1 It instructor (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Teach basic computer literacy, office applications, and the integration of ICT in industrial maintenance and diagnostic software

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or computer science

3.2 Entrepreneurship instructor (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare students for self-employment

  • Teach business planning, financial literacy, and startup management in the technical sector

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, or economics

3.3 Train of trainers (tot) instructor (1 post)

Responsibilities:

  • Train technical staff on modern pedagogical methods

  • Competency-based education (CBET)

  • Effective classroom and workshop management

Requirements:

  • Master trainer certification with extensive experience in TVET (technical and vocational education and training) pedagogy

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Application requirements

All candidates must submit:

  • Cover letter specifying the post applied for

  • Updated CV with three professional referees

  • Certified copies of academic and professional certificates

Mode of application

Send your application to career@ihet.ac.tz or hand-deliver to the IHET Campus at Tabata Chang’ombe, Dar es Salaam.

Deadline: 30 April 2026