The Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) is an autonomous Government Agency established under the Vocational Education and Training Act, Chapter 82 charged with the duties of providing, financing and coordinating vocational education and training in the country.
“Tanzania with sufficient and competent artisans.”
“To ensure availability of Vocational Skills in Tanzania through provision and promotion of Vocational Education and Training (VET) to meet labour market demand for socio-economic development.”
We are committed to meet people’s expectations with courtesy and responsiveness;
Dedicated to Enhance hands on skills in responding technological challenges and meet labour market needs;
Believing in working together with high levels of integrity to achieve the common goal; and
Working towards ensuring provision of relevant Vocational Training and Services that respond to the demand of labour market and people needs
VETA provides training through its centres spread throughout the country. Vocational Teachers are trained through its specialised college the Morogoro Vocational Teachers Training College (MVTTC)
VETA facilitates financial support for vocational training through funds from the Skills Development Levy (SDL). The source of SDL is private sector employers’ contribution deducted from employees’ salaries. Other sources of funds are Government development projects; development partners’ contributions; funds from internal sources like income generating activities and training fees.
VETA is charged with the role of promoting vocational education and training in the country. VETA believes that the public can support VET if it is provided with adequate information about VET goals and activities. Promotion is carried by communicating VET to different stakeholders including the government, parents, employers, employees, and donors. Also, current and prospective trainees, instructors, VET graduates legislators, trade unions, NGOs and the media.
VETA uses different media in communicating VET to stakeholders: through media engagement, advertising, VET Week activities, public presentations, trade fairs, and exhibitions. Others include newsletters, annual reports, brochures, VET catalogues, website and other promotional materials.
VETA training programmes are organized in thirteen occupational sectors namely, Mechanical; Electrical; Civil and Building Engineering; Automotive; Commercial Services and Business Support; Clothing and Textile; Transport; Mining; Printing; Cosmetology; Agriculture and Food Processing; and Hospitality, Tourism and Travel Agency and Fine and Performing Arts.
VETA is governed and managed by the Vocational Education Training Board (VET BOARD)
On establishment of VETA, a Vocational Education and Training Board was put in place to govern the whole VET system. It is a policy development organ responsible for the performance of the functions and management of the affairs of the Authority.
The VET Board is composed of eleven members with Chairperson appointed by the President and other members appointed by the Minister responsible for Vocational Education and Training. Ten other members are appointed by the Minister upon being nominated as follows:
i. Two members to be nominated by the organisations for the time being representing employers;
ii. Two members to be nominated by trade unions movements (to represent employees);
iii. Three members to be nominated by each of the ministries responsible for industries, education, and labour;
iv. Three members to be nominated by non-governmental organisations which manage vocational education and training institutions.
Members to be nominated and appointed members of the Board shall be those who are qualified to contribute to the development of vocational education and training.
The appointed board members are expected to hold office for three years, after which they may be eligible for re-appointment.
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ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS) – 1 POST POST DETAILS ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS) – 1 POST Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi…
VOCATIONAL TEACHER II – (SOLAR POWER INSTALATION) – 1 POST POST DETAILS VOCATIONAL TEACHER II – (SOLAR POWER INSTALATION) – 1 POST Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi…
ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (ROAD CONSTRUCTION) – 2 POST POST DETAILS ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (ROAD CONSTRUCTION) – 2 POST Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi (VETA) 2024-10-17…
ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (DESIGN, SEWING AND CLOTH TECHNOLOGY) – 27 POST POST DETAILS ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (DESIGN, SEWING AND CLOTH TECHNOLOGY) – 27 POST Mamlaka ya Elimu na…
ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (AUTO BODY REPAIR) – 1 POST POST DETAILS ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (AUTO BODY REPAIR) – 1 POST Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi…
ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION) – 8 POST POST DETAILS ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION) – 8 POST Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya…
ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (MASONRY AND BRICKLAYING) – 11 POST POST DETAILS ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (MASONRY AND BRICKLAYING) – 11 POST Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi…
ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING) – 6 POST POST DETAILS ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (PLUMBING AND PIPE FITTING) – 6 POST Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya…
ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION) – 18 POST POST DETAILS ASSISTANT VOCATIONAL TEACHER – (ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION) – 18 POST Mamlaka ya Elimu na Mafunzo ya Ufundi Stadi (VETA) 2024-10-17…