Over 100 Chinese and Sino-Tanzanian enterprises are preparing to participate in the fourth edition of the China-Tanzania Talent Exchange and Job Fair, set to take place on June 28 at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). The event is expected to connect hundreds of young Tanzanians with employment opportunities across key sectors.
Themed “China-Tanzania Cooperation Creates Jobs, Youth Together Forge the Future,” the fair will provide more than 500 job opportunities, primarily targeting university graduates, technical school students, and young professionals interested in fields such as construction, logistics, manufacturing, media, and services.
Speaking at a press briefing in Dar es Salaam, Janson Huang, head of the China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Tanzania, highlighted the fair’s growing significance in bridging talent and industry needs.
“This platform enables Tanzanian youth to directly engage with enterprises that are shaping the future of the Tanzanian economy,” Huang said, emphasizing that Chinese firms are particularly keen to recruit creative, market-savvy young professionals with localized insights.
He added that this year’s edition will be larger and more impactful than previous ones, with both job opportunities and participating firms increasing in number.
Juma Sharobaro, Secretary of the Chinese Enterprise Association, echoed the sentiment, noting that detailed analysis had been conducted to match corporate recruitment needs with candidate profiles. He said that more than 200 job roles are already confirmed, ranging from accountants and administrative assistants to drivers, translators, and project managers.
“This initiative is not just about immediate hiring,” Sharobaro said. “We’re also building a long-term talent database that companies can use for recruitment over the next three years.”
The job fair will also serve as a tool for long-term capacity building, helping Chinese and joint-venture firms in Tanzania strengthen localization of employment and human resource development.
Prof. Zhang Xiaozhen, Director of the Confucius Institute at UDSM, explained the institute’s role as a long-standing partner of the talent exchange. Over the years, it has collaborated with institutions such as Ardhi University, the National College of Tourism, Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, and St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) to host similar exhibitions.
Zhang also noted the increasing popularity of Chinese language education in Tanzania. Currently, over 6,000 Tanzanians are enrolled in Chinese language programs across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.
“We’re not just building job bridges; we’re fostering cultural and professional understanding between our countries,” Zhang said.
The inaugural China-Tanzania job fair was launched in 2016 with support from the Chinese Embassy, marking Tanzania’s first large-scale corporate recruitment event. It drew over 2,000 job seekers and 100 Chinese companies. The 2017 edition, officiated by then-Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan, further strengthened the fair’s reputation.
As the 2025 edition nears, organizers are urging young Tanzanians to take full advantage of this rare opportunity — not only to secure employment, but also to pursue training and career growth with firms that offer competitive benefits and long-term prospects.