Vacancy title:
Conservation Ranger Iii – Boat Operator
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Protective Services, Transportation & Logistics, Civil & Government, Farming & Outdoors
Jobs at:
Tanzania Forest Services ( TFS )
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 9 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The Tanzania Forest Service Agency (TFS) is seeking qualified individuals for the role of Conservation Ranger III – Boat Operator. This position is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of boats within the agency's conservation efforts. The role involves a combination of operational duties, maintenance, and reporting to support the agency's mission.
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.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 6
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
Interested candidates are invited to apply through the official government job portal.
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