TANGAZO LA NAFASI YA KAZI WIZARA YA HABARI,UTAMADUNI ,SANAA NA MICHEZO

tangazo la nafasi ya kazi wizara ya habari,utamaduni ,sanaa na michezo is an official job vacancies published by Ajira Tanzania on 12 October 2026.

Announcement Details

Announcement type: Job Vacancies

Official reference: c28ab486-fcd9-4ed7-9852-2f6fcab89a1d

Deadline: 18 November 2026

Tangazo La Nafasi Ya Kazi Wizara Ya Habari,Utamaduni ,Sanaa Na Michezo

The United Republic Of Tanzania

President’S Office

Public Service Recruitment Secretariat

Ref.No.JA.9/259/01/63 12th October, 2026

Vacancy Announcement- Readvertisment

1.0 Background Information

On behalf of the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Public Service

Recruitment Secretariat invites high caliber, results oriented, self-driven professionals

with integrity, dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill one (1) vacant post of

Chief Executive Officer of Sports Infrastructure Management Agency (SIMA).

2.0 Sports Infrastructure Management Agency (Sima).

The Sports Infrastructure Management Agency (SIMA) was established under the

Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997 and Government Notice No.71 of 27 February,

2026. The Agency is under the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports. It was

established as part of the implementation of the 1995 National Sports Development

Policy, to address the critical need for efficient monitoring, regulation and management

of sports infrastructure nationwide.

SIMA is mandated to develop and manage sports infrastructure to ensure efficient and

effective operation of sports infrastructure in the country. SIMA is also responsible for

ensuring and enabling proper management of stadia, compliance of standards, regular

maintenance and appropriation of areas located for sports infrastructure. SIMA aims to

provide efficient management of sports infrastructure for sports development and

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sustainable socio-economic growth. SIMA’s Vision is to be a competitive nation in sports

infrastructure while its Mission is to provide efficient management of sports infrastructure

for sustainable socio-economic growth.

Post Chief Executive Officer

Employer Sports Infrastructure Management Agency (Sima)

Appointed By The Minister Responsible For Information,

Culture, Arts And Sports

Reports To Permanent Secretary

Supervises Directors, Heads Of Units And Managers Of

Sports Complex Centres

KEY COMPTENCES/ i. A person possessing ability to influence, persuade,

Atributes

build coalitions, networks and ability to stimulate

and encourage new ideas and development

through motivation and support of staff;

ii. High level of confidence;

iii. High level of integrity and honesty;

iv. Excellent analytical skills,

v. Fluent in English and Kiswahili,

vi. Ability to work within a team, independently and to

interact with superiors, peers and subordinates;

and

vii. Good understanding of Public Service Code of

Conduct and Ethics.

JOB SUMMARY/ JOB The Chief Executive Officer will be the Accounting Officer and

PURPOSE Spokesperson of the Agency responsible for managing and

overseeing all administrative matters of the Agency and

Secretary to the Ministerial Advisory Board of the Agency.

DUTIES AND i. Managing the day-to-day operations of the Agency;

RESPONSIBILITIES ii. Preparing and submitting Strategic plans, Business

Plans and associated budgets, to the Permanent

Secretary;

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iii. Implementing approved plans, and ensuring

achievement of performance targets;

iv. Concluding procurement contracts in accordance with

the Public Procurement Act CAP.410 and Regulations

made under it;

v. Serving as Secretary to the Ministerial Advisory Board;

vi. Managing human resources including organization,

control and discipline of the Agency’s employees;

vii. Organizing and managing of Agency assets and

resources in an efficiently and cost-effective manner;

viii. Overseeing procurement and control of supplies for the

Agency;

ix. Reviewing all aspects of management and organization

to ensure optimal performance of the Agency;

x. Submitting performance reports to the Ministry and

other relevant institutions;

xi. Building and maintaining good relations between the

Agency, the parent Ministry, customers and

stakeholders;

xii. Addressing the operational matters that give rise to

public or parliamentary concerns;

xiii. Serving as the official Spokesperson of the Agency;

xiv. Performing any other duties duties as may assigned by

Permanent Secretary.

QUALIFICATIONS Shall have a Master Degree in any of the following; Physical

Education, Sports Management, Civil Engineering, Public

Administration, Business Administration, Economics,

Quantity Surveying and other related fields.

EXPERIENCE A Minimum of 10 years working experience and with at least

5 years in a senior leadership role preferably within sports

industry. Experience in sports infrastructure management is

added advantage.

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AGE LIMIT 45 Years except for those who are in Public Service.

TERMS OF The successful candidate will be offered a five –year contract

EMPLOYMENT subject to good performance.

REMUNERATION According to the approved SIMA scale.

APPLICATION TIME Fourteen days (14) days from the date of the advertisement.

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General Conditions

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years

of age except for those who are in Public Service;

ii. Applicants with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and

should indicate in the portal for Public Service Recruitment

Secretariat attention;

iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable

contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;

iv. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this

advertisement;

v. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: –

• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;

• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;

• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;

• Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective

Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);

• Birth certificate;

vi. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: –

• Form IV and form VI results slips;

• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;

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vii. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;

viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter

through his respective employer;

ix. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason

should not apply;

x. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;

xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level

education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania

(Necta).

xii. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training

institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities

(TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);

xiii. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and

Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment

Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Mahakama Street Tambukareli –Dodoma.

xiv. Deadline for application is 25th October, 2026;

xv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;

xvi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal

action;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the

following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise (This address

also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

Released by:

Secretary

Public Service Recruitment Secretariat

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Official Source

Verify names, dates, requirements and instructions in the official PDF published by Ajira Tanzania.