Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority
TANZANIA-ZAMBIA RAILWAY AUTHORITY
ZAMBIA COST AND PROFIT CENTRE
TRAINING & JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCOMOTIVE DRIVERS
The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) is a statutory institution jointly owned by the Governments of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Zambia, with equal (50/50) shareholding. Incorporated by Acts of Parliament in both countries, TAZARA has its Registered Head Office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and two Regional Administrative Centres -one in Mpika, Zambia, and the other in Dar es Salaam.
TAZARA is inviting suitably qualified Zambian nationals to apply for a Locomotive Drivers Training Programme at the TAZARA Training Centre (TTC) in Mpika, Zambia. Candidates who successfully complete the programme will be eligible for employment under the TAZARA Permanent and Pensionable Conditions of Service.
Course Details
- Course Title: Locomotive Drivers
- Duration: 24 Months
- Mode of Sponsorship: Self-Sponsorship.
- Cost of Training: USD $1,300.00 (covers registration, tuition fees, meals, accommodation, and medical services during training).
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, candidates must:
- Be Zambian nationals;
- Possess a Grade 12 School Certificate with at least six (6) credits, including English and Mathematics;
- Be aged between 18 and 35 years;
- Hold a valid National Registration Card (NRC);
- Be able to meet the training costs and travel expenses to and from Mpika, Zambia.
Mode of Application and Deadline
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letters by 30th January 2025, describing how they meet the eligibility criteria, and enclose certified copies of a Grade 12 Certificate and NRC. Applications should be addressed to:
The Regional General Manager
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority
Zambia Cost and Profit Centre
P.O. Box T01 Mpika, Zambia
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