Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Teacher at Don Bosco Technical Training College – Dodoma September 2026

Position Overview

• Position Title: Plumbing Teacher
• Institution: Don Bosco Technical Training College – Dodoma
• Department/Unit: Civil Engineering
• Reports To: Training Coordinator / Head of Department
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Remuneration: Negotiable monthly salary based on experience and qualifications
• Contract: Two-year renewable contract
• Application Deadline: 04 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

Job Summary

Don Bosco Technical Training College (DBTTC), in collaboration with leading plumbing industry partners, is implementing a two-year employer-led Dual Apprenticeship Programme in Plumbing & Pipe Fitting.

The programme aims to provide technical, moral, and holistic human-value education to young men and women, equipping them with the skills needed to become productive and responsible professionals.

The Plumbing Teacher will bridge classroom theory with practical workshop and workplace training, ensuring apprentices acquire the competencies required by the modern plumbing industry.

Experienced plumbing and pipe fitting professionals transitioning into TVET instruction will receive comprehensive pedagogy training covering teaching, instruction, assessment, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct high-quality plumbing training in classroom and workshop settings using real-world scenarios, simulations, visual aids, and modern educational technology.
• Design comprehensive learning assignments covering the full two-year plumbing curriculum.
• Ensure all long and short Plumbing courses comply with approved NACTVET curriculum standards.
• Follow the teaching section schedule prepared by the College Training Coordinator.
• Collaborate with industry experts to regularly update training content in line with current industry practices.
• Liaise with partner plumbing companies and coordinate with company mentors to maintain updated apprentice logbooks.
• Supervise apprentices’ practical work and industry projects and provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare, administer, and grade formative assessments, Continuous Assessments (CA), and final examinations covering classroom and workshop components.
• Ensure examination documents receive the required pre-approval before administration.
• Submit all Continuous Assessment records to the Training Coordinator before semester examinations.
• Prepare semester progress and assessment reports for each apprentice.
• Collaborate with the Training Coordinator, NACTVET, and VETA to ensure assessment procedures comply with national standards.
• Participate in monthly Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) meetings within the Civil Engineering Department.
• Provide moral formation, career guidance, and holistic mentorship to apprentices in accordance with institutional values.
• Enforce student discipline, safety protocols, and industry regulations in classroom and workshop environments.

Workshop Management, Tools and Safety

• Check and verify Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all apprentices before practical sessions.
• Maintain cleanliness, order, and waste-separation practices in workshop facilities.
• Act as custodian of training materials and raise timely material requisitions for practical sessions.
• Manage tools, equipment, and machine inventories within the Plumbing & Pipe Fitting section in collaboration with the Finance Office.
• Support budget preparation and resource management for school and workshop operations.
• Maintain accurate administrative records, including lesson plans, schemes of work, timetables, and student documentation.
• Participate in college events and undertake additional duties assigned by the Lead Trainer or School Principal.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Minimum Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• A recognized Certificate in Teaching Methodology in Technical Education is an added advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of proven hands-on industry experience in plumbing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse plumbing systems in residential, commercial, or industrial environments.
• Previous experience in a dual training environment or apprenticeship scheme is an added advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in using instructional visual aids and educational technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to instruct and mentor students from diverse cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds.
• High degree of initiative, flexibility, teamwork, and self-motivation.
• Ability to multitask, manage workload effectively, meet strict deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.

Remuneration and Working Conditions

• Two-year renewable contract based on performance and institutional requirements.
• Competitive monthly salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Fully funded pedagogy training and professional upskilling in dual apprenticeship training methodology.
• Access to modern, well-equipped training workshops.
• Paid annual leave and public holidays in accordance with institutional policies.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following:

• Application cover letter
• Detailed CV
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates

Applications should be sent to:

Email: info@donboscottcdom.ac.tz

Application Deadline: 04 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the expected volume of applications.