Zanzibar Ministry of Education and Vocational Training Vacancies 2026

The Public Service Commission of Zanzibar has announced a new recruitment opportunity for the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, with teaching and non-teaching vacancies available in Unguja and Pemba. The recruitment covers a wide range of positions, including secondary school teachers, primary school teachers, pre-primary teachers, special and inclusive education teachers, librarians, ICT professionals, procurement officers, and drivers.

Applicants who meet the stated qualifications and citizenship requirements are encouraged to apply through the official ZanAjira Job Application System. Applications will be accepted from 8 September 2026 until 27 September 2026, and candidates should carefully select the position that matches their academic qualifications before submitting their applications.

Mathematics Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 26 positions
• Pemba: 19 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Mathematics.
• The degree must be obtained from a college or university recognized by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Mathematics Teacher Grade III (ZPSE-08) – Secondary School

• Unguja: 15 positions
• Pemba: 14 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Mathematics.
• The qualification must be obtained from a government-recognized college.

Chemistry Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 27 positions
• Pemba: 14 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Chemistry.
• Must have graduated from a college or university recognized by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Chemistry Teacher Grade III (ZPSE-08)

• Unguja: 12 positions
• Pemba: 10 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Chemistry.

• The qualification must be from a college recognized by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Biology Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 27 positions
• Pemba: 14 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Biology.
• The degree must be from a recognized college or university.

Biology Teacher Grade III (ZPSG-08)

• Unguja: 13 positions
• Pemba: 10 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Biology.
• Must have obtained the qualification from a recognized college.

Physics Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 29 positions
• Pemba: 13 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Physics.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college or university.

Physics Teacher Grade III (ZPSG-08)

• Unguja: 14 positions
• Pemba: 11 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Physics.
• Must have graduated from a recognized college.

Computer Science Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 13 positions
• Pemba: 12 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related education field.
• Acceptable fields include Computer with Education and ICT with Education.
• The qualification must be from a college recognized by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Business Education Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 23 positions
• Pemba: 10 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Business Education, Business Administration, or Business Management.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Geography Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 18 positions
• Pemba: 15 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Geography.
• Must have graduated from a recognized college or university.

Geography Teacher Grade III (ZPSG-08)

• Unguja: 13 positions
• Pemba: 12 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Geography.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Engineering Science Teacher Grade II (ZPS-06)

• Unguja: 4 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Engineering Science.
• Must have graduated from a recognized college.

Agriculture Teacher Grade III (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 6 positions
• Pemba: 6 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Agriculture or Agricultural Production.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Food and Nutrition Teacher Grade III (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 8 positions
• Pemba: 3 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Food and Nutrition.
• Must have obtained the qualification from a recognized college.

Physical Education Teacher Grade III (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 5 positions
• Pemba: 5 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Physical Education.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

English Language Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-04)

• Unguja: 17 positions
• Pemba: 16 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in English.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

French Language Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-04)

• Unguja: 4 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in French.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Chinese Language Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-04)

• Unguja: 4 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Chinese.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

History Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-04)

• Unguja: 13 positions
• Pemba: 11 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in History.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Kiswahili Language Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-04)

• Unguja: 13 positions
• Pemba: 15 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Kiswahili.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Religious Education Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-04)

• Unguja: 10 positions
• Pemba: 9 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Religious Education.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Arabic Language Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-04)

• Unguja: 10 positions
• Pemba: 9 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Arabic.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

English Language Teacher Grade III (Secondary School) (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 12 positions
• Pemba: 12 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in English.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

History Teacher Grade III (Secondary School) (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 7 positions
• Pemba: 8 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in History.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Kiswahili Language Teacher Grade III (Secondary School) (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 7 positions
• Pemba: 9 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Kiswahili.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Religious Education Teacher Grade III (Secondary School) (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 7 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Religious Education.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Arabic Language Teacher Grade III (Secondary School) (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 7 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Arabic.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Fine Art Teacher Grade III (Secondary School) (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 4 positions
• Pemba: 4 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Fine Art.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Grade “B” Primary School Teacher Grade III (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 293 positions
• Pemba: 168 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Primary Education.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Inclusive Education Teacher Grade II (ZPSF-02)

• Unguja: 8 positions
• Pemba: 4 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education specializing in Inclusive Education.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Sign Language Teacher Grade III (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 3 positions
• Pemba: 2 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Education specializing in Sign Language.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Pre-Primary Teacher Grade II (ZPSG-04)

• Unguja: 11 positions
• Pemba: 4 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Primary Education.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Grade C Teacher Grade III (ZPSD-02)

• Unguja: 64 positions
• Pemba: 196 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Certificate in Pre-Primary Education, Grade III A, or Grade III B.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Librarian Grade II (ZPSG-06)

• Unguja: 2 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Library Studies or Library Science.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Assistant Librarian Grade III (ZPSE-06)

• Unguja: 2 positions
• Pemba: 4 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Diploma in Library Studies or Library Science.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Information and Communications Officer Grade II (ZPSE-08)

• Unguja: 2 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication or Journalism.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Systems Developer Grade II (ZPSE-08)

• Unguja: 4 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Systems Officer – Computer Science in Cyber Security Grade II (ZPSE-08)

• Unguja: 2 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Systems Security or Cyber Security.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Procurement and Supply Officer Grade II (ZPSE-08)

• Unguja: 2 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Supply.
• The qualification must be from a recognized college.

Driver Grade III (ZPSE-08)

• Unguja: 8 positions
• Pemba: 8 positions

Qualifications Required:

• Must be a Zanzibari citizen aged not more than 46 years.
• Must have completed Form IV education.
• Must possess a Class C or Class E driving licence.
• The driving licence must be obtained from an institution recognized by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

How to Apply for Zanzibar Ministry of Education Jobs 2026

All applications for these vacancies must be submitted electronically through the official ZanAjira Job Application System. Applicants should create or access their accounts, select the appropriate vacancy, and complete the application process before the closing date.

• Application system: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
• Application opening date: 8 September 2026
• Application closing date: 27 September 2026
• Applications must be submitted electronically through the ZanAjira system.
• Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for.
• Applications submitted using only a Progressive Report or Statement of Results will not be considered.
• The application letter should be addressed to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 1587, Zanzibar.
• For technical assistance with the application system, contact the Public Service Commission on 0773101012.
• The announcement is also available through the Public Service Commission website.

Applicants should review their qualifications carefully before applying. In addition, they should ensure that all information entered into the ZanAjira system is accurate and that the application is submitted before 27 September 2026.

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These Zanzibar Ministry of Education and Vocational Training vacancies provide opportunities for qualified teachers and professionals across Unguja and Pemba. Candidates who meet the stated requirements should take advantage of the application period and submit their applications electronically through the ZanAjira system before the deadline.