TWG Assistant/Gardner S3 (03/25 DAR) at British High Commission (BHC) February 2025

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Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission in Dar es Salaam is seeking a self-starter, versatile and energetic person to join our Technical Works Group (TWG) Team as a TWG Assistant/Gardner. The TWG team is part of Estates Team responsible for the maintenance and building work for the High Commission’s Office and Residential properties.

The role involves managing a large garden. This person would be expected to follow and create schedules to ensure that the garden is always looking its best. They will need to be able to complete manual work and have a good level of experience with gardening tools (although training will be given for the electrical tools). They must be able to plan workloads and work with other members of the team. They will need to report back to management about any risks or works that need completing that they cannot complete.

They must be hard working and work as part of a team.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Previous experience of managing a large garden
• Working with a range of different plants
• Working with others

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Working with power tools
• Being able to create and follow work

Required behaviours   Making Effective Decisions, Working Together Application deadline   5 March 2025 Type of Position   Permanent Working hours per week   35.5 Region   Africa Country/Territory   United Republic of Tanzania Location (City)   Dar Es Salaam Type of Post   British High Commission Number of vacancies   1 Salary   TZS 618,947 Type of Salary   monthly Start Date   1 April 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment  

• FCDO Mandatory Courses
• Swimming pool upkeep
• Working with power tools

Additional information   The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position

Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Dar Es Salaam are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Tanzania

All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit

The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;

1.Obtain the relevant permit

2.Pay the fees for the permit

3.Make arrangements to relocate

4.Meet the costs to relocation

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

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Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates

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Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate

How to Apply:

This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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