Office Assistant – 84 Posts

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced 84 employment opportunities for qualified Tanzanians to work as Office Assistants within the Judiciary of Tanzania. This is the second-largest category in the current JSC recruitment, making it a valuable opportunity for Form Four graduates seeking employment in the public sector.

Successful candidates will provide general office support, including maintaining office cleanliness, handling files and correspondence, delivering mail, preparing and serving office tea, and supporting the smooth daily operation of Judiciary offices.

Position: Office Assistant
Number of Posts: 84
Salary Scale: TGOS A
Employer: Judicial Service Commission (JSC)
Workplace: Any Judiciary station where there is an available vacancy
Deadline: 28 August 2026

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Cleaning offices and surrounding areas.

• Handling and delivering files.

  

• Distributing correspondence.

• Preparing and serving office tea.

  

• Collecting and delivering mail.

• Maintaining office equipment.

  

• Opening and closing office premises as required.

• Performing other general office support duties assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications Required

Applicants should:

• Be Form Four graduates.

• Have completed a recognised short course in areas such as Office Attendant, Office Management, Messengerial Services or Office Clerk duties.

Applicants should ensure that their short-course qualification is from a recognised institution.

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be Tanzanian citizens.

• Be between 18 and 45 years of age.

• Meet the specific qualifications required for Office Assistant.

• Provide certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

• Provide a birth certificate.

• Provide a recent passport-size colour photograph.

• Not have a criminal conviction or history of imprisonment.

• Provide any other documents required during the recruitment process.

Candidates already permanently employed in the Public Service are not eligible to apply for these new employment opportunities.

Applicants who obtained qualifications outside Tanzania should ensure that their certificates are properly verified by the relevant authorities, including TCU or NACTVET where applicable.

Applicants who have previously been dismissed from employment in the Public Service should not apply.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability status as required during the application process.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official Judicial Service Commission recruitment system.

Applicants should:

• Access the official JSC recruitment portal.

• Create or log into their applicant account.

• Select Office Assistant.

• Complete the required application information.

• Upload the required academic and professional certificates.

• Attach a signed application letter and other required documents.

• Review all information carefully before submission.

• Submit the application before the deadline.

Applications submitted outside the prescribed recruitment system may not be considered.

Application Deadline

Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early and confirm that all required documents have been successfully uploaded before submission.

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Final Thought

The 84 Office Assistant vacancies provide a significant opportunity for Form Four graduates with relevant short-course training to join the Judiciary of Tanzania. Eligible candidates should carefully review the requirements, prepare their documents and submit their applications through the official JSC recruitment system before 28 August 2026.