How to Use ESS Utumishi Portal?
Ess Utumishi is officially launched by “President’s Office Public Service Management and Good Governance” of Tanzania to centralize HR information. Now, employees can receive assigned tasks and report their progress directly to supervisors through the portal. Here’s how you can effectively use this platform to streamline your work and access essential services with ease.
Steps to Use Watumishi
Login the Portal
First of all, visit the Watumishi Portal and login. If you have not registered, please register the portal first and then login. You will be directed to your personal dashboard.
Explore Watumishi Dashboard
The dashboard is the central point where you can access and navigate all the key features of the ESS Utumishi portal. From here, you can manage your personal information, view payslips, track leave applications, update job records, and perform many other essential tasks with just a few clicks.
How to view your Salary Slip?
You can now easily access your monthly payslips through the portal without the need to visit the administration office, saving you time and effort.
Step-by-Step Guide to view Payslip
1. Visit Salary Slip Section
Find and click on the salary slip or payslip section on the dashboard.
2. Open Salary Slip
Select the month for which you wish to view the payslip.
3. Review Salary Slip
Three options will display on screen:
- Gross Salary: It shows your complete salary without any subtraction.
- Deductions: This section displays all deductions, including pension contributions, taxes, insurance premiums, and other applicable charges.
- Net Salary: It is the salary that you receive after all deductions.
4. Download Salary Slip
You can also download and print your slip for future use by clicking on the download button.
How to Update Personal information?
You can update your personal information using the ESS Utumishi portal. Here’s how you can update:
Step-by-Step Guide to Update Personal Information
1. Open My Profile Section
Select and go to the Personal Information under “My Profile” Section.
2. Audit Your Information
Analyze your personal data like name, contacts, hire date ets.
3. Update Information
If you find anything incorrect or outdated then contact support for HR Approval. Once approval is done, then update it.
4. Save your Data
After correcting everything, click on the save button to update it.
How to View Tax and Pension Information?
Your ability to view pension and tax deduction details depends on the permissions granted to your user profile.
Step-by-Step Guide to view Tax details
1. Click on Tax Information:
Select tax information or Pension Information section on the dashboard.
2. View Information
Here you can see all details about your taxes and pensions according to your eligiblitity.
Apply for Leave Through ESS Utumishi
The ESS Utumishi portal provides an easy way to monitor your leave balances and submit leave applications online. This process becomes more convenient through Watumishi mobile app. Follow the steps below to check your leave status and apply for time off:
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for Leave
1. Access Leave Management
- Find Leave Section on the dashboard
- Click on “Leave” or “Leave Management” from the main menu.
2. View Leave Balances
You will see a breakdown of your available leave days, including:
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Other Leave Types (e.g., maternity, study leave)
3. Submit a Leave Application
To apply for leave:
- Click on “Apply for Leave.”
- Choose the type of leave you wish to request.
- Select the start and end dates for your leave.
- Provide any necessary supporting information or documents.
- Click Submit to send your application for approval.
Once submitted, your request will be forwarded to your supervisor or HR department for review and approval.
Conclusion
The ESS Utumishi portal is designed with simplicity and usability in mind. Its clean interface makes it simple and easy to navigate.
From viewing payslips to managing personal information or tracking performance, every feature is just a few clicks away. You don’t need advanced tech skills—just a stable internet connection and your login details.
