BRELA is a Government Executive Agency established under the Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of 1997 and published on 8th October 1999 through Government Notice No. 294. The Agency was officially inaugurated on 3rd December 1999 to facilitate the orderly conduct of business and the provision of business regulatory services.
BRELA administers various business laws, including:
- The Companies Act Cap 212
- The Business Names Act Cap 213 R.E. 2002
- The Trade and Service Marks Act Cap 236 R.E. 2002
- The Patents (Registration) Act Cap 217 R.E. 2002
- The National Industries Registration and Licensing Act Cap 46 R.E. 2002
- The Business Licensing Act Cap 208 R.E. 2002
Additionally, BRELA monitors registered and licensed entities to ensure legal compliance and provides dispute resolution services related to patents, trade, and service marks registrations.
Job Vacancies At BRELA
On behalf of the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA), the President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill three (3) vacant posts as detailed below.
DEPUTY REGISTRAR – LICENSING (1 POST)
Employer: Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Manager – Business Licensing Section and Manager – Industrial Licensing Section
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer the National Industries (Licensing and Registration) Act No. 10 of 1967 and the Business Licensing Act of 1972.
- Advise on matters related to industrial and business licensing.
- Supervise and coordinate all operations within the Directorate of Licensing.
- Review and approve industrial and business licenses.
- Suspend, revoke, or cancel licenses when necessary.
- Liaise with relevant institutions and local government authorities to facilitate licensing processes through online platforms.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Law, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Statistics, International Trade, Economics and Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Business Administration from a recognized institution. The Master’s Degree must be related to a Bachelor’s Degree.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of eight (8) years in a related field, with at least two (2) years at a senior level.
Age Limit:
- Not more than 45 years, except for those currently in Public Service.
Remuneration:
- As per BRELA Salary Scale.
Application Timeline:
- Fourteen (14) days from the date of the advertisement.
HEAD OF BUSINESS REGISTRY UNIT (1 POST)
Employer: Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: All staff under the unit
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain electronic and manual records in compliance with government policies and regulations.
- Oversee file classification, indexing, and records management.
- Manage business files and registers for various licenses and trademarks.
- Coordinate implementation of records retention and disposal schedules.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Records Management, Archives, Archive and Documentation, Records and Information Management, or equivalent from a recognized institution. The Master’s Degree must be related to a Bachelor’s Degree.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of eight (8) years in a related field, with at least two (2) years at a senior level.
Age Limit:
- Not more than 45 years, except for those currently in Public Service.
Remuneration:
- As per BRELA Salary Scale.
Application Timeline:
- Fourteen (14) days from the date of the advertisement.
PATENTS SECTION MANAGER (1 POST)
Employer: Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA)
Reports to: Director of Industrial Property
Supervises: All staff under the unit
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the administration of the Patents Act (Cap 217) R.E. 2002.
- Advise on amendments of laws and regulations related to patents.
- Review and process applications for patent grants and issue respective certificates.
- Liaise with national and international institutions on matters related to patents.
- Promote innovation and intellectual property awareness.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Law, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Statistics, International Trade, Economics and Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or Commerce (Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, or Accountancy) from a recognized institution. The Master’s Degree must be related to a Bachelor’s Degree.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of eight (8) years in a related field, with at least two (2) years at a senior level.
Age Limit:
- Not more than 45 years, except for those currently in Public Service.
Remuneration:
- As per BRELA Salary Scale.
Application Timeline:
- Fourteen (14) days from the date of the advertisement.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens.
- Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contact details (postal address, email, and phone number).
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in the portal.
- All applications should be based on the information provided in this advertisement.
- Applicants must attach certified copies of the following:
- Academic certificates (Master’s, Bachelor’s, Diplomas, etc.).
- Academic transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Professional Registration and Training Certificates (where applicable).
- Birth certificate.
- Attachments of Form IV/Form VI result slips and testimonials are strictly not accepted.
- Applicants must upload a recent passport-size photo in the recruitment portal.
- Public Service employees must route their applications through their current employer.
- Retired public servants are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants should provide three (3) reputable referees with reliable contacts.
- Foreign academic certificates must be verified by relevant Tanzanian authorities (NECTA for secondary education, TCU/NACTE for higher education).
- Applications should be addressed to:
Secretary,
President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320,
Utumishi Building, University of Dodoma,
Dr. Asha Rose Migiro Buildings, Dodoma.
- Application Deadline: 11th March 2025.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- Submission of forged certificates or false information will lead to legal action.
NOTE: All applications must be submitted through the Recruitment Portal: http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ (accessible via the PSRS website under “Recruitment Portal”). Applications submitted otherwise will not be considered.
