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Registration of Engineers & Technicians
The Engineers Registration Board (ERB) is a statutory body established by Act No. 15 of 1997 (as amended by Act No. 24 of 2007) with responsibility for regulating the activities and conduct of engineers and engineering consulting firms in Tanzania. All persons practicing engineering are required to register with the Board, and all employers must engage only registered persons.
Registration Categories at a Glance
Foreign Engineers — Temporary Registration
Non-Tanzanian citizen engineers with contracts of employment in Tanzania may register as Temporary Professional Engineer (TPE) or Temporary Consulting Engineer (TCE). These are renewed annually and require a valid employment contract and proof of registration in their home country.
Application Process
All registration applications are coordinated by the ERB Secretariat under the oversight of the Board, through its Registration and Technical Affairs Committee (ReTAC). The process is managed online via the ERB Management Information System (MIS) at registration.erb.go.tz.
Processing Timeframes
Step-by-Step Process
Submit Application via MIS
Create an account at registration.erb.go.tz and complete the application form for the appropriate category. Submit together with all required supporting documents and pay the application fee. All applications must be submitted in English.
Online via MISERB Secretariat Scrutiny
The Secretariat reviews all documents for completeness — confirming validity of submitted documents, fulfilment of basic requirements (academic qualifications and experience), and payment of the application fee. Incomplete applications are returned.
Internal ERB reviewIndependent Evaluation
For PE, IE, CE, ICE, TPE, TCE, and firm/laboratory applications, the Secretariat sends documents to Independent Evaluators (appointed by the Board) for detailed technical review. GE, GIE, and ET applications go directly to ReTAC. Evaluators may visit firm premises to verify equipment and facilities.
For PE, IE, CE, ICE, TPE, TCE, Firms, LabsInterview (Where Required)
Applicants for CE and ICE are always called for competency interview. PE and IE applicants who fail independent evaluation are also called for interview. All foreign applicants (TPE/TCE) are interviewed before the ERB Chairman.
Mandatory for CE, ICE, and all foreign applicantsReTAC / ERB Chairman Review
The Registration and Technical Affairs Committee (ReTAC) reviews applications from local residents. The ERB Chairman reviews applications from foreign engineers. Both submit accepted applications to the Registrar for presentation to the Board.
Board Committee reviewBoard Decision
The ERB Board makes the final decision on all applications. Names of successful applicants are published. Unsuccessful applicants are notified in writing by the Secretariat with reasons for the decision.
Final Board approvalPay Fees & Collect Registration Tools
Upon Board approval, pay the prescribed registration fee, annual fee, rubber stamp fee, and Practicing License fee via GePG. Your name is entered in the Register and you receive your Registration Certificate, Practicing License, and rubber stamp.
GePG payment · Certificate + License + StampApplication Forms by Category
Engineering Technician Registration
Engineering Technicians are graduates of a National Technical Award (NTA) Level 6 or 7, or Full Technician Certificate in Engineering or equivalent. They work primarily assembling, testing, maintaining and repairing component parts of devices or systems — usually under the direct supervision of a registered engineer.
Legal Basis
Engineering Technician registration is governed by the Engineers Registration (Registration of Engineering Technicians) Rules, 2014 under the Engineers Registration Act Cap. 63.
Engineering Technician Level II
Entry-Level TechnicianFor graduates of a Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or National Technical Award (NTA) Level 6 from a technical institution recognised by the Board. The starting category for technicians.
- FTC or NTA Level 6 in engineering from a recognised technical college/polytechnic
- Application form: AET-01 (Level II)
Engineering Technician Level I
Senior TechnicianFor Engineering Technicians Level II who have accumulated evaluated practical work experience. ET I technicians may take on more supervisory responsibilities within their technical domain.
- Registered as Engineering Technician Level II
- Minimum 3 years of evaluated working experience of such nature as to satisfy the Board as to competence at ET I level
- Evidence of relevant practical experience in the engineering discipline applied for
- Application form: AET-01 (Level I)
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Engineering Technicians use basic knowledge and well-developed skills to carry out processes with significant choice of standard procedures. Their work is primarily routine in nature, applying proven techniques to the solutions of practical engineering problems — under the supervision of registered engineers in engineering projects, research and development, in line with the Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Progression to Engineer
Engineering Technicians who obtain a higher academic qualification (BSc Eng, BEng, or BTech) recognised by ERB may apply to register as a Graduate Engineer (GE) and proceed along the Professional Engineers pathway. Similarly, those who obtain an Advanced Diploma may register as Graduate Incorporated Engineer (GIE).
Graduate Engineer (GE)
Graduate Engineer registration is the entry point for citizen engineering graduates holding a BSc, BEng, BTech, or equivalent engineering degree. It is the initial step towards obtaining professional engineering status in Tanzania.
Graduate Engineer
Entry-Level RegistrationA Tanzania citizen holding a degree or diploma recognised by ERB as providing sufficient guarantee of academic training in engineering. The entry point for all professional engineers.
- BSc (Eng), BEng, or BTech from an ERB-recognised institution
- Tanzania citizenship required
- Application form: AGE-03
Graduate Incorporated Engineer (GIE)
Graduate Incorporated Engineer registration is the entry point for citizen graduates holding a Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering (ADE) from an engineering polytechnic or college recognised by the Board.
Graduate Incorporated Engineer
Entry-Level RegistrationFor holders of a Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification from an engineering polytechnic or college recognised by the Board. The entry point for the Incorporated Engineers pathway.
- Higher Diploma (ADE) or equivalent from ERB-recognised polytechnic or college
- Tanzania citizenship required
- Marine Engineering: ADE + 21 months sea service, or cadet course after 1994 + 21 months sea service
- Application form: AGIE-02
Incorporated Engineer (IE)
Incorporated Engineers are citizen engineers who hold a Higher Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering (ADE) and have completed their practical training and demonstrated competence at the IE level.
Pathway to Professional Engineer
Incorporated Engineers can cross into the Professional Engineers line. An IE who completes at least 1 year of post-registration experience and has passed a prescribed professional examination, or completed an examinable postgraduate course of at least one year, qualifies to register as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Incorporated Engineer
Full Incorporated RegistrationA Graduate Incorporated Engineer with demonstrated practical competence. IEs perform professional work under broad general guidelines, solving predictable and unpredictable complex problems.
- Registered as Graduate Incorporated Engineer (GIE)
- Minimum 3 years practical experience satisfactory to the Board
- Successful completion of SEAP and submission of requisite SEAP documents (logbook + final report), OR equivalent demonstrated experience
- Marine Engineering: Class Two Certificate of Competency + passed written Class One exam, OR Class Two from DMI (before July 1993) + 36 months sea service
- Application form: AIE-04
Professional Engineer (PE)
Professional Engineer (PE) is the primary professional registration category for local citizen engineers who have completed their graduate training and demonstrated full professional competence.
Professional Engineer
Full Professional RegistrationThe primary professional registration category. For registered Graduate Engineers who have completed the required practical experience and demonstrated professional competence.
- Registered Graduate Engineer (GE) with ERB
- Minimum 3 years post-graduation practical experience in planning, design, field work and engineering management
- Completion of SEAP or equivalent unstructured training with demonstrated competence
- Academic/research staff: min. 2 yrs after MSc, or 1 yr after PhD
- OR: Member of an institution recognised by ERB
- Application form: APE-05
Consulting Engineer (CE)
Consulting Engineers are local registered Professional Engineers who offer public and private consulting services and work under or manage an engineering consulting firm.
Consulting Engineer
Consulting PracticeFor Professional Engineers who wish to practice independently and offer engineering consulting services. Must be employed by or engaged in an engineering consulting firm.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with ERB
- Minimum 5 years post-PE registration proven experience in planning, design and management
- Demonstrated exposure in field of specialisation
- Must be employed in or engaged with an engineering consulting firm
- Competency interview required
- Application form: ACE-06
Independent Consulting Engineer (ICE)
The Independent Consulting Engineer (ICE) is the highest tier of individual engineering practice in Tanzania, governed by the Engineers Registration (Registration of Independent Consulting Engineers) Rules, 2016. It authorizes registered engineers to offer standalone consulting services independently, without the backing of a registered firm.
Liability & Scope
Independent Consulting Engineers assume full personal and professional liability for their standalone advice, reports, and calculations. The ICE stamp is limited to the scope of independent consulting and excludes design and construction supervision.
Independent Consulting Engineer
Highest Tier Individual PracticeFor highly experienced Professional or Consulting Engineers who satisfy the rigid liability and experience criteria to offer individual, standalone engineering consultancy.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Consulting Engineer (CE) with ERB
- Minimum 5 years post-CE experience, OR minimum 15 years post-PE experience
- Acceptable competency and professional exposure in field of specialisation
- Competency interview required
- Application form: ATCE-09
Foreign Engineer Registration (TPE & TCE)
Non-Tanzanian citizens who have valid employment or consulting contracts in Tanzania are required to register under the temporary engineering categories. These registrations are project or contract-bound and are renewed annually.
Temporary Professional Engineer
Foreign EngineersReserved for non-Tanzanian citizens who are under 70 years old and have a contract of employment in Tanzania. Registration is valid for one year and renewed annually.
- Non-Tanzania citizen under 70 years of age
- Valid employment contract in Tanzania
- Professional membership enabling PE practice in home country, OR registered as chartered engineer, OR acceptable performance record of at least 5 years, OR involvement in at least 3 engineering projects in the last 5 years
- Application form: AICE-07
Temporary Consulting Engineer
Foreign ConsultantsReserved for non-Tanzanian citizens engaged by engineering consulting firms with working contracts in Tanzania. Renewable annually.
- Non-Tanzania citizen
- Contract of employment with an engineering consulting firm having a working contract in Tanzania
- Proof of registration as consulting engineer in home country
- Acceptable performance record of at least 5 years before coming to Tanzania
- Application form: ATPE-08
Official Registration Fee Schedule
The following fees are prescribed under the Engineers Registration (Amendment) By-Laws, 2018 — Government Notice No. 746 published 7 December 2018, made under Section 34 of the Engineers Registration Act Cap. 63. All fees are payable via GePG control numbers generated on the ERB MIS portal.
Legal Basis
These fees are prescribed by the Engineers Registration (Amendment) By-Laws, 2018 (GN No. 746), amending the First Schedule of the Engineers Registration By-Laws, 2010 (GN No. 25 of 2010), made under Section 34 of Cap. 63.
A. Local Engineers & Firms — Fees in TZS
| Category | Application Fee | Registration Fee | Practising Licence | Rubber Stamp | EDF | Annual Subscription | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician (ET I & ET II) | TZS 7,500 | TZS 15,000 | — | — | TZS 11,250 | TZS 22,500 | TZS 48,750 |
| Graduate Incorporated Engineer (GIE) | TZS 7,500 | TZS 15,000 | — | — | TZS 15,000 | TZS 30,000 | TZS 60,000 |
| Graduate Engineer (GE) | TZS 7,500 | TZS 15,000 | — | — | TZS 15,000 | TZS 30,000 | TZS 60,000 |
| Incorporated Engineer (IE) | TZS 20,000 | TZS 30,000 | — | — | TZS 37,500 | TZS 75,000 | TZS 142,500 |
| Professional Engineer (PE) | TZS 30,000 | TZS 30,000 | TZS 30,000 | TZS 100,000 | TZS 60,000 | TZS 120,000 | TZS 340,000 |
| Consulting Engineer (CE) | TZS 75,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 75,000 | TZS 100,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 300,000 | TZS 775,000 |
| Independent Consulting Engineer (ICE) | TZS 90,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 100,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 187,500 | TZS 375,000 | TZS 962,500 |
| Engineering Consulting Firm (ECF) | TZS 225,000 | TZS 450,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 200,000 | TZS 350,000 | TZS 700,000 | TZS 1,850,000 |
| Engineering Materials Testing Laboratory (EMTL) | TZS 400,000 | TZS 500,000 | TZS 150,000 | TZS 200,000 | TZS 350,000 | TZS 700,000 | TZS 1,900,000 |
* EDF = 50% of Annual Subscription. Total = Registration Fee + Practising Licence + Rubber Stamp + EDF + Annual Subscription. Application Fee is paid separately at time of application.
B. Foreign Engineers & Firms — Fees in USD
| Category | Application Fee | Registration Fee | Practising Licence | Rubber Stamp | Annual Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Professional Engineer (TPE) | USD 300 | USD 600 | USD 30 | USD 150 | USD 450 |
| Temporary Consulting Engineer (TCE) | USD 300 | USD 600 | USD 45 | USD 150 | USD 700 |
| Foreign Engineering Consulting Firm (FECF) | USD 2,000 | USD 12,000 | USD 75 | USD 150 | USD 7,000 |
* Renewal of certificate of registration for TPE and TCE: USD 75.00 per renewal.
C. Foreign Engineers/Firms — Specific Project (Period less than 1 year)
| Category | Application Fee | Registration Fee | Practising Licence | Rubber Stamp | Annual Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Professional Engineer (TPE) | USD 300 | USD 500 | USD 30 | USD 75 | USD 500 |
| Temporary Consulting Engineer (TCE) | USD 300 | USD 700 | USD 45 | USD 75 | USD 700 |
| Foreign Engineering Consulting Firm (FECF) | USD 2,000 | USD 7,500 | USD 75 | USD 150 | USD 6,000 |
D. Other Fees & Charges
| Type of Charge | Amount (TZS) |
|---|---|
| Examination Registration Fee | TZS 50,000 |
| Examination Fee | TZS 200,000 |
| Search Fee — 1 to 5 Engineers | TZS 10,000 |
| Search Fee — 5 to 100 Engineers | TZS 20,000 |
| Search Fee — More than 100 Engineers | TZS 50,000 |
E. Project Registration Fees
| Project / Consultancy Type | Amount (TZS) |
|---|---|
| FEASIBILITY & DESIGN | |
| Engineering Feasibility Studies and Design Fees | TZS 750,000 |
| DESIGN/SUPERVISION — BUILDING PROJECTS | |
| Consultancy Service Value less than TZS 3 million | TZS 450,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value TZS 3m – 10 million | TZS 750,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value TZS 10m – 50 million | TZS 1,200,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value TZS 50m – 100 million | TZS 1,500,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value above TZS 100 million | TZS 2,000,000 |
| DESIGN/SUPERVISION — ENGINEERING PROJECTS (Roads, Bridges, Airports, Dams, Water, Energy, Telecoms) | |
| Consultancy Service Value up to TZS 20 million | TZS 1,200,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value TZS 20m – 50 million | TZS 1,500,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value TZS 50m – 100 million | TZS 2,000,000 |
| Consultancy Service Value above TZS 100 million | TZS 3,000,000 |
| OTHER PROJECT FEES | |
| Annual Industrial Compliancy Certificate | TZS 200,000 |
| Contribution to Engineering Development Fund (EDF) | 50% of Annual Fees |
F. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Fees
| Type of Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Programme Accreditation Fees | 5% of Total Participation Fee |
| Engineering Course Accreditation Fees | Determined by the Board |
| Annual Engineers Day participation | Determined by the Board |
| Annual Consultant's Consultative Discourse | Determined by the Board |
| Professional Lectures | Determined by the Board |
| Consultants Consultative Workshop | Determined by the Board |
| Exhibitions & Others | Determined by the Board |
Important Note on Fees
All fees are payable via GePG control numbers generated on the MIS portal at registration.erb.go.tz. All outstanding or unpaid fees must be cleared before renewal of any registration or practising licence. Fees are subject to amendment by the Board from time to time. Always verify the current fee schedule on MIS before submitting an application.
Prescribed Engineering Disciplines
ERB has prescribed 11 major engineering disciplines under which registration consideration is based. Applicants must specify their primary discipline of practice. The Board may consider additional disciplines as deemed necessary. Each major discipline has associated subsidiaries and areas of practice as defined in Appendix I of the Registration Manual.
Full Discipline Details
Full details of each discipline's subsidiaries and areas of practice are provided in Appendix I of the ERB Registration Manual 2019 (Volume I). Download the manual or contact the ERB Secretariat for the complete discipline listing relevant to your application.
Registration Tools
Upon successful registration and payment of fees, each registered person or firm is issued with official registration tools. These tools are the legal instruments of practice for registered engineers in Tanzania.
| Category | Registration Certificate | Practicing License | Rubber Stamp | Practicing Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET I & ET II | ✓ | — | — | — |
| GE / GIE | ✓ | — | — | — |
| PE / TPE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| CE / TCE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| ICE | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Engineering Consulting Firm | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engineering Materials Testing Lab | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
How Each Tool is Used
Registration Certificate
All CategoriesTestimony that a person or firm has been registered by the Board in the respective category. Used to demonstrate registration status to employers, clients, and authorities. Issued to all registered categories.
Practicing License
PE, CE, ICE, TPE, TCETestimony that a person has been licensed to practice engineering in Tanzania. Required for PE, CE, ICE, TPE, and TCE. Renewed every 3 years for PE/CE/ICE and annually for TPE/TCE. Requires CPD compliance.
Rubber Stamp
PE, CE, ICE & FirmsThe testimony of professional responsibility and accountability. PE stamp: for certifying engineering reports and documents internally. CE stamp: for design calculations, drawings, and test results for public issuance. ICE stamp: limited to scope of independent consulting (excludes design and construction supervision). Firm stamp: for certifying design calculations and drawings.
Site Instruction Book & Sticker
Consulting Firms OnlyIssued to consulting firms providing engineering services and supervision. The sticker must be displayed on site for the duration of the project. Each instruction must be signed and rubber-stamped by the issuing engineer, and countersigned by the contractor's engineer.
Sample Registration Tools
Below are samples of the official registration tools issued by ERB to registered engineers and firms.
Certificate of Registration
Official proof of ERB registration issued to all registered categories upon approval by the Board.
All Categories
Practicing License
Authorizes active professional engineering practice. Required for client engagement and tender submissions.
PE · CE · ICE · TPE · TCE
Rubber Stamp
Certifies design calculations, drawings, reports and test results. Confirms engineer's professional accountability.
PE · CE · ICE · FirmsPracticing Without Registration is Illegal
No person other than a registered engineer, or as exempted, may engage in professional engineering works and services in Tanzania. Offenders are liable to criminal prosecution under the Engineers Registration Act Cap. 63.
Practicing License — Renewal Requirements
Section 12A of the Engineers Registration Act, Cap 63 requires every Professional Engineer and Consulting Engineer, in addition to the Registration Certificate, to be issued with a Practicing License. Regulations 21 and 22 of the Engineers Registration Regulations 2010 govern the procedure and conditions for issuance and renewal.
Procedure for Renewal
Submit CPD Evaluation Form (via MIS)
Submit a duly filled CPD Evaluation Form through the MIS electronic system showing claimed PDU hours for activities undertaken for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Every engineer must attain 30 PDUs per year — a total of 90 PDUs over 3 years.
Via MIS: registration.erb.go.tzFill Application Form & Pay License Fee
Complete the Practicing License application form on MIS and pay the applicable fee via GePG: TZS 30,000 (PEng), TZS 75,000 (CEng), or TZS 100,000 (ICE).
Payment via GePG control numberSubmit Evidence of Payment
Submit evidence of payment. Ensure your account has no outstanding or unpaid fees — all balances must be cleared before renewal can be processed.
Clear all outstanding balances firstOath Taking (New Professional Engineers Only)
For first-time Professional Engineers: attend the official Oath Taking ceremony and submit the original signed Oath to the Board before collecting the Practicing License.
Required for first-time PE license onlyConditions of the Practicing License
The Practicing License certifies that the engineer/firm meets the following conditions:
The Engineer and Firm are authorised to offer engineering professional and consulting services for the specified duration.
The Engineer has fulfilled CPD requirements as provided in Paragraph 12.25 of the Engineers Registration By-laws, 2010 [GN No. 25 of 2010].
The firm has satisfied conditions for offering consultancy services as provided in Regulation 60 of the Engineers Registration Regulation, 2010 [GN No. 35 of 2010].
The Engineer and Firm have complied with payment of statutory subscription fees per Regulation 9–11 of the Engineers Registration Regulation, 2010.
The Engineer and Firm have not been found with professional misconduct during the previous practising period, nor convicted of a criminal offence in the past year, and the engineer is of healthy mind.
Non-Transferable
The Practicing License is the property of the Board. It is non-transferable, invalid after expiry, and must be shown to any authority upon request.
License Features
Photograph, Name, Category, Specialization, Registration number, date of issue, date of expiry, Barcode number, and Registrar's Signature.
Practicing Without a Valid License is Illegal
Practicing engineering without a valid Practicing License is illegal and amounts to a breach of the professional Code of Conduct and Ethics under the Laws of Tanzania.