OVER 100 Chinese and Sino-Tanzanian companies will be engaged in recruiting up to 500 trainees at the 4th China-Tanzania talent exchange and job fair, set for June 28 at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM).

Janson Huang, the president of the local chapter of the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce, said in Dar es Salaam over the weekend that the fair presents a vital platform for Tanzanian youth to connect directly with Chinese and Sino-Tanzanian enterprises.

Held under the theme ‘China-Tanzania cooperation creates jobs, youth together forge the future,’ the fair targets graduates, technical college students and young professionals capable of working in construction, manufacturing, media, logistics or other services, he said.

 “This year’s event will expand in scale and impact. About 100 Chinese and Sino-Tanzanian joint ventures will participate, offering over 500 positions across the various sectors,” he said, urging young professional to “use it as a platform to discover tailored career paths.”

Participating enterprises intend to recruit dynamic local talent with market insights and creativity, he said, affirming that Tanzanian youth have consistently impressed the firms with their capabilities, infusing fresh perspectives into businesses and aiding job localization.

 For job seekers, this is a rare stage to showcase their potential, he said, underlining that Chinese enterprises offer not only stable employment and competitive remuneration but also skills training and career development plans. This empowers the youth to become industry leaders, he stated. 

Juma Sharobaro, the Chinese Enterprise Association secretary, said the job fair symbolizes deep cooperation between the private sectors of China and Tanzania in employment and human resource development.

More than 100 Chinese and joint-venture companies involved in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, building materials, energy, agriculture, and transportation were registered online system to participate in the fair, he said/

“We have thoroughly analyzed each company’s needs—the type of positions, number of employees required and professional qualifications. In total, there are more than 200 job vacancies for accountants, drivers, administrative assistants, translators and project managers among others,” he said.

Information gathered will be used to build a talent database for Chinese companies in Tanzania during the fair and assisting with job openings up to the next three years. “Whenever a job vacancy matches a candidate’s profile, we will contact them directly for the recruitment process,” he explained.

Prof. Zhang Xiaozhen, director of the Confucius Institute at UDSM, said the institute is a partner to the inaugural talent exchange and job fair. having collaborated with Ardhi University, National College of Tourism, Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy and St. Augustine University (SAUT) in Mwanza for similar exhibitions.

It has also introduced Chinese language courses in primary and secondary schools, whereas at present more than 6,000 Tanzanians are studying Chinese at various levels of education.

The June 28 event will especially on university students, being invited to explore job opportunities offered by Chinese companies, he said, highlighting that in 2016, with strong support from the Chinese Embassy, the China Enterprise Chamber of Commerce teamed up with the UDSM Confucius Institute to launch the inaugural China-Tanzania talent exchange and job fair. 

This ground-breaking event was Tanzania’s first major corporate recruitment fair, drawing participation from over 100 Chinese companies and offering more than 2,000 job openings.

The second edition of the fair in 2017 further expanded its reach and prestige, with then Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan officiating at that event. Nearly 100 Chinese companies participated once again, energizing a large crowd of eager students exploring career opportunities, he added.