Deputy Registrar Vacancy – Licensing at BRELA

Job Posting

Organization: Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA)
Location: Tanzania
Department: Licensing Directorate
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Number of Openings: 1
Application Deadline: March 12, 2025

Job Summary

BRELA is seeking a highly experienced Deputy Registrar – Licensing to oversee and administer business and industrial licensing processes in Tanzania. The role involves supervising licensing operations, advising investors, coordinating regulatory compliance, and ensuring seamless licensing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Licensing Administration

Administer the National Industries (Licensing and Registration) Act No. 10 of 1967 and the Business Licensing Act of 1972.
Supervise and oversee all activities within the Directorate of Licensing.
Maintain and update the national register of issued licenses.
Review, approve, suspend, revoke, or cancel industrial and business licenses when necessary.

Regulatory Compliance & Advisory

Provide expert advice on industrial and business licensing matters.
Approve feasibility studies submitted by prospective investors.
Ensure compliance with licensing regulations by coordinating with Regional and District Trade Offices and Local Government Authorities.
Liaise with other regulatory institutions on licensing matters and policy implementation.

Strategic Planning & Reporting

Oversee the preparation of strategic plans, annual budgets, and operational plans for the Directorate.
Coordinate the preparation and submission of performance reports to relevant authorities.
Improve the efficiency of licensing processes through online platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement

Guide and provide technical advice to potential investors on licensing procedures.
Coordinate the preparation of recommendations for the Industrial Licensing Board.
Collaborate with public and private institutions to streamline business licensing in Tanzania.

Required Qualifications

Requirement	Details
Education	Master’s degree in Economics, Law, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Statistics, International Trade, Economics & Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Business Administration
Experience	Minimum of 8 years in a related field, with at least a Senior Level position
Technical Skills	Strong knowledge of business and industrial licensing laws, regulatory compliance, and investment feasibility assessment
Soft Skills	Leadership, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and policy implementation