The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a public institution mandated to develop and facilitate the provision of quality housing and commercial buildings across Tanzania. Established under Act No. 45 of 1962 and reconstituted under Act No. 2 of 1990, the Corporation operates on commercial principles while continuing to fulfill its mandate of addressing urban housing challenges. In line with its vision of becoming a leading real estate development and management firm in Africa, NHC is seeking to recruit qualified and competent Tanzanians for the position of Technician – Civil.

The Technician – Civil will be responsible for supporting maintenance, repair, and technical operations related to the Corporation’s buildings, infrastructure, plumbing systems, furniture facilities, and aluminium works. The officer will ensure that maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and according to approved technical standards and schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining the Corporation’s buildings, plumbing systems, furniture facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Conducting routine repairs and regular maintenance of buildings, plumbing systems, and furniture equipment within the Corporation.
• Implementing approved maintenance plans for Corporation facilities.
• Implementing specified technical plans and designs related to repair and maintenance works.
• Supervising fabrication activities including hanging, beading, and gasketing of aluminium frames such as doors, windows, and curtain walls.
• Ensuring aluminium manufacturing schedules are completed efficiently in order to meet targets and deadlines.
• Effectively operating machinery used for aluminium works including Punch Tools, Mitre Saw, Copy Router, and Pillar Drill.
• Ensuring daily internal maintenance of aluminium machinery and reporting all maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Ensuring all working machines and tools used for aluminium works are properly maintained and handled with care.
• Inspecting and removing broken glass before installation.
• Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must possess:

• An Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related fields from a recognized institution.

Salary Scale

The successful candidate will be appointed under Salary Scale TC 2.

Applicants must also meet the following general conditions:

• Must be a Tanzanian citizen aged not above 45 years.
• Must be willing to work anywhere within the United Republic of Tanzania.
• Must attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contact details, including postal address, email, and telephone numbers.
• Must submit certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, Form IV and VI certificates, professional certificates, and a birth certificate.
• Result slips, testimonials, and partial transcripts will not be accepted.
• Must provide names and valid contacts of three reputable referees.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure verification by NECTA, TCU, or NACTE where applicable.
• Applicants with special needs or disabilities are encouraged to indicate them clearly in their applications.

Mode of Application

All interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the official NHC recruitment portal at https://ajira.nhc.co.tz. Applicants should complete the online application process and ensure all required documents are properly uploaded before submission.

A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Director General, National Housing Corporation, P.O. Box 2977, Dar es Salaam.

The deadline for submitting applications is 12 June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submission of forged certificates or false information will result in legal action.