Ethical recruitment
Clear processes that respect candidates, employers and every opportunity.
Zanzibar-built. Opportunity-driven.
Skills that move people.Talent that moves business.
ZAYA connects employers with capable people and equips learners with practical, workplace-ready skills through ethical recruitment, professional training and business support.
Practical. Ethical. Employer-focused.
Built for real workplace outcomes.
Built for real workplace outcomes.
The ZAYA standardProfessional support with a clear purpose.
PeopleEthical recruitment
SkillsPractical training
BusinessEmployer partnership
Who we are
A stronger workforce starts with the right support.
ZAYA GROUP is a Zanzibar-based workforce-development and business-support company. We help people build practical skills and help organisations find, prepare and develop the talent they need.
Our work is grounded in clear communication, responsible recruitment and training that reflects real workplace expectationsβnot empty promises.
Discover our servicesPractical learning
Skills, tools and guided practice designed for confident workplace performance.
Employer partnership
Support shaped around the organisation, its people and measurable needs.
Company profile
Built in Zanzibar to create practical pathways into work and growth.
ZAYA GROUP (SMC-PRIVATE) LIMITED is a registered Zanzibar company focused on ethical recruitment, workforce solutions and practical professional training. We also provide carefully scoped HR and business consultancy, with travel and tours services delivered within our approved capacity.
- Primary focus
- Recruitment and workforce solutions
- Training
- Practical workplace-ready learning
- Employer support
- People, performance and capacity development
- Head office
- Langoni/Shakani, House No. 03, Zanzibar
Messages from management
Responsible direction. Clear accountability.
Director
We are committed to building a professional, ethical and inclusive organisation that gives people practical opportunities to learn, work and grow.
Chief Executive Officer
Our focus is clear: deliver responsible recruitment, workplace-ready training and dependable support that creates measurable value for people and employers.
What ZAYA does
One partner for people, skills and business growth.
Our current focus is recruitment and professional training, supported by carefully delivered consultancy and travel services.
Recruitment & workforce solutions
Candidate sourcing, screening, placement support and employer-focused workforce planning.
For employersProfessional training
Practical individual and corporate learning built around workplace performance.
View programmesHR & business consultancy
Structured support for people management, service improvement and business development.
Discuss your needsTravel & tours
Travel support and carefully coordinated experiences provided within approved capacity.
Make an enquiryZAYA Training Centre
Build skills people can use from day one.
Choose focused individual learning or request a programme designed for your organisation, team and workplace priorities.
Register for trainingComputer & Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and practical digital confidence.
Customer service & reception
Professional communication, telephone handling, reception and excellent service.
Hospitality & housekeeping
Hotel service, guest care, housekeeping and professional cleaning standards.
Leadership & management
Team leadership, work planning, supervision and responsible decision-making.
Office administration
Documents, schedules, office coordination and organised administrative support.
CV, interview & job readiness
CV preparation, interview practice and professional workplace behaviour.
Domestic work skills
Home care, laundry, professional cleaning and responsible work ethics.
English language
Speaking, reading and practical communication for work and everyday confidence.
Foundation training
Core workplace skills for every learner.
Short, focused modules strengthen professional behaviour, communication and confidence. Hours shown are the standard durations in ZAYA's current course guide.
Institutional orientation
Identity, safety and workplace policies.
Personal grooming
Grooming, confidence and body language.
Capacity building
Leadership, teamwork and time management.
Work ethics
Attendance, integrity and accountability.
Customer service excellence
Service delivery, complaints and service recovery.
Cleanliness & discipline
Personal hygiene, uniform and discipline.
English language
Grammar, vocabulary and spoken English.
English for business
Letters, calls, reports and workplace communication.
Computer training
Computer basics, Microsoft Office, email and PMS.
Need to know
Course dates, fees, entry requirements and available learning times are confirmed by the ZAYA team after registration.
Ask about a courseDomestic workers & Gulf employment
Prepared people. Verified opportunities. Safer migration.
ZAYA supports ethical domestic-work pathways between Tanzania and Gulf markets. Every placement must follow official channels, verified demand, clear contracts, practical preparation and continued worker protection.
Register as a Gulf candidatePotential verified destinations
Saudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesOmanQatarBahrainKuwait
Availability depends on an approved vacancy, authorised partners and current government requirements.
Employment roles
A complete domestic-work talent pathway.
Housekeeping & cleaning
Home care, room cleaning, hygiene, safe chemical use and household organisation.
Nanny & childcare support
Age-appropriate care, routines, child safety, hygiene and responsible communication.
Cook & kitchen assistant
Food preparation, kitchen hygiene, menu support, safe storage and family service.
Elderly & family support
Respectful non-medical assistance, mobility support, companionship and daily routines.
Family driver
Safe driving, vehicle care, route discipline, confidentiality and professional conduct.
Laundry & ironing
Fabric care, washing, stain handling, ironing, folding and wardrobe organisation.
Gardener & outdoor care
Garden maintenance, safe tools, outdoor cleaning and basic property care.
House manager & personal assistant
Household coordination, schedules, supplies, records and discreet family support.
The complete procedure
From verified demand to safe return.
Registration is only the first step. No candidate is promised a job before the vacancy, employer, partner, eligibility and official process are verified.
- 01Vacancy & partner verification
Confirm the employer, licensed overseas partner, role, destination and legal recruitment channel.
- 02Transparent job information
Explain duties, salary, benefits, working conditions, location and selection criteria without false promises.
- 03Candidate registration & consent
Collect only necessary information, confirm interest and protect personal documents and privacy.
- 04Screening & fair selection
Interview, reference checks where appropriate, role matching and clear communication of results.
- 05Skills & readiness assessment
Assess practical ability, language, work attitude and any lawful medical or fitness requirement.
- 06Training & pre-departure orientation
Domestic skills, safety, rights, cultural awareness, financial literacy, digital communication and emergency contacts.
- 07Contract review before acceptance
Provide a written contract in a language the worker understands and verify duties, wage, rest, accommodation, leave and duration.
- 08Government, visa & travel clearance
Complete approvals, visa, insurance where required, document checks and travel only through official procedures.
- 09Arrival, handover & welfare follow-up
Confirm safe arrival, authorised reception, employer handover and scheduled welfare contact after placement.
- 10Complaints, completion & safe return
Maintain reporting channels, support lawful dispute handling, contract completion or renewal, repatriation and reintegration.
What every candidate should expect
- No hidden recruitment or placement charges
- No contract substitution or false vacancy promises
- A contract explained before departure
- Freedom to keep personal identity documents
- Access to ZAYA and official complaint contacts
Honest records. Professional conduct.
- Provide truthful qualifications and experience
- Attend required assessment and preparation
- Understand and follow the agreed contract
- Protect employer privacy and household safety
- Report problems through verified channels
Clear demand. Responsible employment.
- Verified authority, identity and job demand
- Accurate duties, wage and working conditions
- Suitable accommodation, safety and dignity
- Documented salary and welfare arrangements
- Cooperation on complaints and safe return
Candidate safety notice
Do not pay unofficial brokers or send passport, national ID, bank or medical details through the first website or WhatsApp registration. ZAYA will request official documents only after a verified opportunity and through an authorised process.
This pathway is informed by Tanzania's revised pre-departure orientation and domestic-worker curriculum, the ILO Fair Recruitment Principles and current official requirements in each destination country.
For employers
Find talent. Strengthen teams. Build capacity.
Tell us the role, skills or performance challenge. ZAYA will help shape a clear, responsible responseβfrom recruitment support to tailored staff training.
- 1Share your requirement
Role, team, skills gap or service challenge.
- 2Receive a clear approach
Scope, process, timeframe and responsibilities.
- 3Move forward together
Coordinated delivery, communication and follow-up.
Careers & opportunities
Be ready when the right opportunity opens.
ZAYA publishes only verified opportunities. If there is no current vacancy that matches your profile, you can still join our talent network for future consideration and skills-development guidance.
Current statusTalent network open
Verified vacancies
Apply only for a role advertised or confirmed by ZAYA, using the vacancy title or reference.
Candidate readiness
Register your interests and skills so our team can understand where you may fit.
Fair communication
Registration is free of false promises and does not guarantee employment or placement.
Official ZAYA safety notice
Protect yourself from recruitment fraud.
Trust only ZAYA's official contacts shown on this website. If anyone claims to represent ZAYA, confirm with our head office before paying, travelling or sharing documents.
- Use only +255 778 818 743 and email addresses ending in @zayagroups.com.
- Never pay an unofficial broker or individual. Ask ZAYA for an official explanation and receipt for any approved charge.
- No job, visa or departure is guaranteed before a verified vacancy, written contract and official approvals.
- Do not share passport, national ID, bank or medical details during the first enquiry.
Registration & requests
Choose the next step that fits you.
Complete a short form, review your details, then send them directly to ZAYA through WhatsApp. This website does not keep a copy of your submission.
Visit ZAYA
ZAYA Training & Recruitment Centre
Meet our team, discuss workforce needs or ask about the next available training programme at our Zanzibar head office.
Start a conversation
Tell us what you want to achieve.
Whether you are an employer, learner, job seeker or business partner, our team will guide you to the right next step.
Message ZAYA on WhatsAppCall or WhatsApp+255 778 818 743Email usinfo@zayagroups.com
Visit usZAYA Training & Recruitment Centre
Langoni/Shakani, House No. 03
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Zanzibar, Tanzania