Apply for Watumishi Housing Investments’ (WHI) Records Officer I post. Qualified public servants are welcome to apply for this transfer position, which is located in Dar es Salaam. The deadline is June 28, 2026.
A transfer opportunity for the role of Records Officer I has been announced by Watumishi Housing Investments (WHI). The organization is looking for active and skilled public servants who would like to work for WHI and help with information systems and record management.
The chosen applicant will be assigned to the Dar es Salaam headquarters of WHI.
About Watumishi Housing Investments (WHI)
To carry out the Public Servants Housing Scheme (PSHS), Watumishi Housing Investments (WHI) was founded in 2013. The Watumishi Housing Real Estate Investment Trust (WH-REIT) is managed by the organization, which also functions as a registered fund manager and property developer.
WHI is dedicated to provide public employees high-quality, reasonably priced housing options while encouraging professionalism, creativity, and sustainable growth.
Position Details
- Job Title: Records Officer I
- Number of Posts: 1
- Organization: Watumishi Housing Investments (WHI)
- Duty Station: WHI Head Office, Dar es Salaam
- Employment Type: Transfer Vacancy
- Salary Scale: WHIS 5
- Application Deadline: 28 June 2026 at 16:00 Hours
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:
- keeping file index books and file registers current.
- Issuing application forms, managing open registered letters, and enforcing laws and regulations regarding library membership.
- Distributing files to police on a scheduled basis.
- Cross-referencing and putting communications in the proper folders.
- Copying letters to pertinent files and taking care of them as needed.
- Handling franking machines, fragile files, and dispatches.
- Carrying out any additional official tasks that the supervisor assigns.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Archives
- Records Management
- Archives and Information Management
- Or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
In addition, candidates should have:
- At least four (4) years of working experience in the related field.
Salary Scale
The position carries a salary scale of WHIS 5
General Conditions for Applicants
Applicants are required to meet the following conditions:
1. Public Service Requirement
- All applicants must be Public Servants seeking transfer to WHI.
2. Persons with Disabilities
- People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate this clearly in their application letters.
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applicants must attach an updated CV containing:
- Postal address and postcode
- Email address
- Telephone numbers
- Other reliable contact details
4. Required Attachments
Certified copies of the following documents must be attached:
- Postgraduate, Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or Certificate awards
- Academic transcripts
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates
- Professional registration and training certificates where applicable
- Birth certificate
5. Application Routing
- Applicants should route their application letters through their respective employers.
6. Referees
- Applicants must provide three reputable referees along with their reliable contact details.
7. Transfer Costs
- Candidates should clearly state in their application letters that they are willing to cover transfer costs.
8. Shortlisting
- Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further procedures.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their applications to the following address via their respective employers:
Chief Executive Officer
Watumishi Housing Investments (WHI)
6th Floor, Golden Jubilee Tower
7 Ohio Street / Kibo Street
P.O. Box 5119
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Alternatively, applicants may send inquiries through:
Email: info@whi.go.tz
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by June 28, 2026, at 16:00.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early to avoid missing this opportunity.
Conclusion
For seasoned public servants with expertise in archives and records management, Watumishi Housing Investments’ (WHI) Records Officer I position offers a fantastic opportunity. The employment offers the opportunity to contribute to effective information and records management systems while working for a respectable organization that is important to Tanzania’s housing industry.
In order to take advantage of this professional opportunity, qualified applicants are urged to apply before the deadline.
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