CHAPTER 184
DISABLED PERSONS (EMPLOYMENT) ACT
[SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION]
INDEX TO SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
NOTICES
(Sections 3 and 5)
G.N. No. 48 of 1984
1. This Notice may be cited as the Disabled Persons (Employment) (Appointment of Members of the National Advisory Council) Notice.
2. A National Advisory Council is hereby established and the following persons are appointed to be members of the said National Advisory Council, the Regional and District Committees respectively:
(a) The National Advisory Council Chairman;
The Commissioner for Social Welfare to be Secretary;
One member from the Ministry of Industries;
One member from the Ministry of Health;
One member from the Prime Minister's Office;
One member from the Manpower Development;
One member from the Association of Tanzania Employers;
One member from the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs;
One member from The Association of the Disabled;
One member from the National Council of Social and Welfare Services;
One member from the Trade Unions;
One member from the Shah Industries Limited Moshi;
One member from the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare;
One member from the Christian Council of Tanzania; and
One member from the Tanzania Episcopal Conference.
(b) For each Region, the following persons shall be members of the Regional Advisory Committee:
| Regional Development Director | – | Chairman; |
| Regional Social Welfare Officer | – | Secretary; |
| The Regional Medical Officer | – | member; |
| The Regional Labour Officer | – | member; |
| The Regional Secretary of the Trade Unions | – | member; |
| The Regional Social Welfare Development Officer | – | member; |
| Regional Representative of the Association for the Disabled | – | member; |
| Regional Representative of the Tanzania Society for the Albinos | – | member; |
| Regional Representative of the Tanzania Society for the Blind | – | member; |
| The Regional Small Industries Officer | – | member; |
| The National Member of Parliament representing the Region | – | member; |
| A representative of volunteer agencies within the Region | – | member; |
(c) For each District, the following persons shall be members of the District Advisory Committee:
| The District Development Director | – | Chairman; |
| The District Educational Officer | – | member |
| The District Medical Officer | – | member |
| The District Secretary of the Trade Unions | – | member |
| The District representative of Tanzania Society for the Albinos | – | member |
| The District representative of Tanzania Society for the Blind | – | member |
| The District Small Industries Officer | – | member |
| The Member or Members of Parliament representing that District | – | member |
| A representative of volunteer agencies within the District | – | member |
REGULATIONS
(Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14)
[1st January, 1986]
G.N. No. 464 of 1985
1. Citation
These Regulations may be cited as the Disabled Persons (Employment) Regulations.
2. Application
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), these regulations shall apply to towns in Tanzania Mainland regions and districts specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), these regulations shall apply to towns in other Tanzania Mainland Regions and Districts as and when a social welfare Office is established there.
(3) These Regulations shall be carried into effect by departments of Government, local authorities, parastatal organisations and private enterprises as if they were employers within the meaning of the Act.
3. Interpretation
In these Regulations–
"the Act" means the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act *;
"Commissioner" means Commissioner for social welfare;
"Committee" means the Regional or District Committee established under section 5 of the Act;
"Council" means the Nationals Advisory Council established under section 3 of the Act;
"medical officer" means a medical officer in the service of Government, or a medical practitioner approved by the Commissioner for the purposes of these Regulations;
"Minister" means the Minister responsible for the welfare of disabled persons;
"Registration Centre" means a social welfare office of a Region or District.
4. Register of Disabled Persons
(1) The Commissioner shall maintain a Disabled Persons Register in Form "A" prescribed in the Second Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) A disabled person may apply in Form "B" prescribed in the Second Schedule to the District Committee for Registration in the Register of disabled persons.
5. Disabled persons to carry identity card
(1) A registered disabled person shall carry an identity card of registration as prescribed in Form "C" of the Second Schedule signed by the Commissioner or a person authorised by him.
(2) Every disabled person shall surrender his identity card to the Commissioner or a person authorised by him six months after obtaining suitable employment.
6. Conditions for registration
A person may be registered in the Disabled Persons Register if he is–
(a) a disabled person within the meaning of the Act;
(b) within working age;
(c) willing to work; and
(d) not currently in suitable employment for his upkeeping and self-dependency.
7. Retention of name in register; renewal of registration
(1) Subject to subregulation (2) the name of a disabled person shall remain in the register for a period of three years, but he may apply to the Commissioner for renewal of his registration within six months from the end of that period.
(2) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), the name of a disabled person shall remain in the register if–
(a) he is not provided with or in a position to get a job commensurate with his qualification or experience; or
(b) he is rehabilitated vocationally; or
(c) the information furnished by him is not subsequently found to be wrong; or
(d) has failed to renew his registration within the period mentioned in subregulation (1).
8. Training of disabled persons
(1) Subject to a certificate of fitness signed by a medical officer, a disabled person may be admitted for training in a vocational training centre in the private or public sector.
(2) At least two percent of the vacancies in Vocational Training Centres shall be reserved for disabled persons.
(3) On production of a certificate of fitness signed by medical officer, owners of industries covered by the Act, may be required to impart in plant requisite training to at least five disabled persons.
9. Employer's Register
(1) An Employer's Register is hereby established.
(2) The Commissioner shall maintain the Employer's Register in Form "D" prescribed in the Second Schedule.
(3) An employer shall be registered in the Register if he has the capacity to employ fifty or more employees.
10. Vacancy of disabled person
(1) Every registered employer shall employ registered disabled persons who shall constitute at least two percent of the number of employees in his establishment.
(2) The vacancies for employment for disabled persons shall be notified by employer in form "E" prescribed in second schedule to the registration centre.
11. Register of particulars of disabled persons on half yearly return
(1) Every registered employer shall–
(a) maintain a register showing the particulars of disabled persons employed; and
(b) within thirty days after half year, render half yearly return to the Regional and District social welfare officer in Form "F" prescribed in the Second Schedule showing the number of disabled persons employed by the establishment.
(2) For the purposes of the registration, "half year" means the period ending on 30th June and 31st December.
FIRST SCHEDULE
LIST OF REGIONAL OFFICES/DISTRICT OFFICES, SOCIAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT
(Regulation 2(1))
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
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SECOND SCHEDULE
FORMS
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
FORM "A"
FORM OF REGISTER OF DISABLED PERSONS
(Regulation 4(1))
1. Registration No. ............................................................ |
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2. Date of Registration ...................................................... |
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3. Re-registration .............................................................................................................. |
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4. Recommended Occupation ............................................................................................ |
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5. Alternative Occupation ................................................................................................... |
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6. (a) Name (Block Letters) ........................................................................................... (b) Father's or Husband's Name ................................................................................. |
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7. Married/single/widower/widow ......................................................................................... |
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8. Full Postal Address ....................................................................................................... |
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9. General and Technical, Educational Qualifications– |
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Examination Passed | Subject | Date/Year | Remarks |
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10. Nature of disability ........................................................................................................ |
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11. How and when caused .................................................................................................. |
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12. Employment History....................................................................................................... |
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From | To | Employer's name, address and business | Position held and actual qualification | Work | Salary | Remarks |
13. Vocational Preferences .................................................................................................. |
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14. Whether interested in self-employment ........................................ |
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15. ................................................................................................. |
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Date | ||||||
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16. For official use |
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17. Record of interview and action taken |
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Date | Name of Employer's agency to whom submitted | Nature of job | Result |
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FORM "B"
APPLICATION FORM FOR ENTRY IN DISABLED PERSONS REGISTER TO BE USED FOR POSTAL REGISTRATION OF DISABLED PERSON
(Regulation 4(2))
PART I (Particulars to be given by applicant) |
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1. Name in full (Block Letters) .............................................................................................. |
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1 2. Male Married Widower Female Single Widow ................................................................ |
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3. Father's name.................................................................................................................. |
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4. Date and year of birth ...................................................................................................... |
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5. Full Postal Address ........................................................................................................ |
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6. Educational Qualification: |
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Examination Passed | Subject | Date/Year | Remarks |
7. Nature of Disablement...................................................................................................... |
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8. Approximate Date of Disablement...................................................................................... |
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9. Cause of Disablement....................................................................................................... |
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10. Experience before Disablement ....................................................................................... |
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Name of Employer ........................................................................................................... |
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Designation and Nature of Work ........................................................................................ |
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From ..................................................... | To ............................................................. |
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Salary .................................................... |
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11. Experience since Disablement: |
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Name of Employer | Nature of work | From ........ to ....... | Salary |
Reason for leaving .......................................................................................................... |
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12. Vocational preference .................................................................................................... |
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13. Whether interested in self-employment ............................................................................ |
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14. Any other information ..................................................................................................... |
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I certify that the above information is true. In the event of it being found that I have deliberately given false information it may entail cancellation of my registration. I enclose the medical certificate. |
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Approved | Registration No. ........................................ |
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Rejected | Reasons for rejection .................................. |
FORM "C"
IDENTITY CARD
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
(Regulation 5(1))
1. Name of the Disabled Person .......................................................................................... |
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2. Date of Registration ........................................................................................................ |
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3. Registration No .............................................................................................................. |
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4. Recommended Occupation ............................................................................................. |
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5. Disability ....................................................................................................................... |
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6. Next date of renewal ....................................................................................................... |
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(i) This Card shall be renewed before the expiry of the next date of renewal. (ii) This Card shall be returned to the Social Welfare Office when you no longer require employment assistance. (iii) Bring this card with you, when you come to the Social Welfare Office. (iv) Attested copies of certificates should be sent, while reporting additional qualifications and experience. |
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I have secured employment with ................................................................................... (Name |
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Pay in Tanzania Shillings ........................................ per month through the Social Welfare Office/through 1 my own effort. I am no longer in need of employment assistance |
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FORM "D"
EMPLOYER'S REGISTER
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
(Regulation 9(2))
1. Name and Address of Establishment ............................................................................. |
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2. Name of Employer/Manager .......................................................................................... |
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3. Nature of business/principal activity ............................................................................... |
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4. Telephone No. ........................................................ |
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5. Total employment capacity ........................................................................................... |
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6. Details of actual number of employees: |
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Date | Men | Women | Total |
7. Number of disabled persons in employment:
8. No. of reserved vacancies notified by Employer for Disabled Persons: |
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9. Plans for expansion in employment (if any): .................................................................. |
FORM "E"
FORM FOR NOTIFICATION OF VACANCIES
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
(Regulation 10(2))
1. Name and address of the Employer ................................................................................ |
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2. Telephone Number ....................................................... |
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3. Nature of Vacancy ........................................................................................................ |
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(a) Type of workers required .................................................. | Designation ............................................... |
(b) Description of duties ............................................................................................ |
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(c) Age limits; if any ................................................ |
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4. Number of Vacancies ................................................... |
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5. Pay and allowances ..................................................... |
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6. Place of Work (Name of Town/Village and District in which it is situated) ................................................................................................................................... |
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7. Particulars regarding interview/test: |
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(a) Date and time of interview/test ............................................................................. |
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(b) Place of interview/test ......................................................................................... |
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8. Designation and address of the person to whom disabled person/persons shall report |
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9. Any other information |
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FORM "F"
HALF YEARLY RETURN TO BE RENDERED BY EMPLOYERS COVERED
UNDER THE DISABLED PERSONS (EMPLOYMENT) ACT
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
(Regulation 11(1)(b))
The following information is required to assist in evaluating the progress made in the training/employment of the disabled and for action necessary to promote their rehabilitation. |
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Name and address of Establishment/Employer ............................................................... Nature of business/principal activity ............................................................................... |
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1. (a) Total number of persons including working proprietors/partners and other workers on the pay-rolls of the establishment: |
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On the last working day of the previous half year | On the last working day of the half year under report |
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Men | ................................................... | ................................................. |
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Total | ................................................... | .................................................. |
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(b) No. of disabled persons in employment: |
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On the last working day of the previous year | On the last working day of the year under report |
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Men | ................................................... | ................................................... |
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Total | ................................................... | ................................................... |
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2. Vacancies: | ||||
Number of vacancies occurred and notified as reserved for the disabled and the number filled during the half year: |
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Occupation | Occurred | Notified as reserved | Filled | Filled by Disabled |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
3. Manpower shortage: | ||||
Vacancies/posts unfilled because of shortage of inviable applicants: ................................. |
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Qualifications (No. of unfilled vacancies) .................................. |
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Experience prescribed ................................................................................................... |
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