Government to recruit 14,648 teachers

DODOMA: IN a bid to address the shortage of teachers in the country, the government is set to begin conducting interviews to fill in 14,648 teaching positions in primary and secondary schools from this month.

Minister of State in the President’s Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance), Mr George Simbachawene said the recruitment process is scheduled from January 14 to February 24 this year.

He said the initiative is a key component of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s larger plan to create 155,008 employment opportunities, in line with the promises outlined in the CCM 2020- 2025 Election Manifesto.

“This recruitment process will be participatory, involving employers and various government agencies.

The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) is responsible for ensuring the exercise upholds principles of fairness, equity and impartiality,” said Mr Simbachawene.

He urged shortlisted candidates to prepare thoroughly, noting the competitive nature of the recruitment process. Moreover, he revealled plans to hire vocational training specialists to meet the evolving demands of the education sector.

“I encourage successful candidates to remain committed to professional development to fulfil their roles effectively in public service,” he added.

The minister explained that interviews will be conducted in the candidates’ regions of residence to reduce travel expenses and logistical challenges.

Successful candidates will then be assigned to workstations based on the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat’s recommendations.

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“Those who will pass the interviews should be ready to serve in any village, district or region, regardless of where they applied from or currently reside,” he said.

He reminded candidates to carry with them their original academic and birth certificates, as well as their recruitment numbers sent through the employment portal.

“For those with discrepancies in names between their academic certificates and other identification documents, must provide legal affidavits to confirm their names and corresponding certificates,” he added.

Candidates are also required to present valid identification, such as a National Identification Card (NIDA), passport, driver’s licence, voter’s card, resident ID, work ID, or a letter of identification from their local government office.

The minister also urged candidates to adhere strictly to their allocated interview centres, as resources to support the process would be available only at those locations.

He cautioned the public to beware of fraudsters who claim to offer job opportunities in exchange for money, stressing that only the government has the mandate to announce official vacancies.

“The only legitimate authority to announce job vacancies is the government. I urge Tanzanians to rely solely on official communication channels used by the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,” he warned.

Highlighting recent achievements, the minister noted that the PSRS successfully recruited 11,483 health workers, significantly reducing the staffing gap in the health sector.