Check out the following vacancies which have arisen at the Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) in Masvingo. Female candidates are encouraged to apply and police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.
1. MARKETING OFFICER
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Closing Date: 19 May 2023.
Job Details
Applicants must have a minimum of a Masters degree in Marketing Strategy or equivalent and a first degree in the related field. Applicants should have at least two (2) years proven work experience in marketing. Applicants should be mature, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills and organizational skills and have the ability to multitask. University experience would be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Marketing business development products;
- Developing marketing campaigns for the business development department;
- Selling of Business development SBU’s products;
- Test marketing products for commercialization;
- Building relationships with stakeholders;
- Assisting in business proposal writing;
- Conducting marketing surveys;
- Creating and developing new innovative ways to communicate the University’s marketing messages to its stakeholder using physical digital channels (e.g. twitter, website, brochure, posters, pamphlets, etc.)
- Preparing monthly expenditure reports of promotion events and all types of expenses involved in marketing the University product;
- Gathering market intelligence and analyzing results in relation to marketing plans;
- Evaluating the effectiveness of all marketing activity;
- Assisting with strategic planning and
- Any other duties as assigned by the Director.
2. FACTORY DESIGNER
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Closing Date: 19 May 2023.
Job Details
Applicants must have at least a Diploma in Textile and Clothing Technology or equivalent plus at least three (3) years relevant experience. In addition, applicants must have at least 5 ‘O’ levels passes including English Language.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Designing various apparel items;
- Clarifying and solving design issues;
- Investigating appropriate materials and production processes;
- Producing sketches and sample designs;
- Testing product designs using models, prototypes, specialist computer software and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Technology;
- Maintaining an awareness of current design trends and influences;
- Liaising with sales, marketing and production departments;
- Correcting product faults;
- Presenting designs, samples and final work to customers for evaluation; and
- Any other duties assigned by the Director.
3. ACCOUNTING ASSISTANTS
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Closing Date: 19 May 2023.
Job Details
Applicants must have at least a National Diploma or a Higher National Diploma in Accounting. Possession of a first degree in Accounting and knowledge of Pastel Accounting would be added advantage. The applicant should have at least one (1) year relevant experience in Accounting. University work experience is also an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Receipting of money from customers;
- Transaction processing in pastel cash book;
- Reconciling of physical cash and receipt before handing over for safe keeping and banking;
- Banking monies collected and receipted;
- Assisting in the preparation of the intercompany transaction for Audit;
- Maintaining Debtors / Creditors Ledger;
- Attending to customer queries;
- Reconciling customer’s direct deposits with bank statements;
- Capturing of receipts / payments into the system;
- Managing petty cash and acquittal;
- Initiating payment using Zee-Pay and online platform; and
- E-filling of payment vouchers/GRVS.
4. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER.
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Closing Date: 19 May 2023.
Job Details
The Business Development Manager reports to the Director Business Development. The ideal candidate must have at least a Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Marketing and Marketing Strategy or Management of Business Administration and a first degree in the related field. Applicants should have at least three (3) years’ experience in business management. The applicant must have experience in sales, marketing or related field with strong communication skills. University experience would be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing and managing a network of entrepreneurs, start-ups, mentors, institution funding agencies, investors and industry;
- Assisting entrepreneurs in proposal writing and business development;
- Establishing strategic partnerships for Great Zimbabwe University and drafting Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs);
- Assessing the business potential of innovations and providing advice to innovators;
- Developing and sustaining sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders and clients;
- Providing awareness of innovations and product development processes;
- Liaising with potential investors and negotiating business deals;
- Spearheading the development and reviewing of Great Zimbabwe University business development policies;
- Organising events to facilitate collaborations, technology tie-ups and business development,
- Growing the brand equity of the Great Zimbabwe University businesses;
- Coordinating and facilitating school based business development meetings;
- Any other duties assigned by the Director.
5. HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND CULTURE-FOREIGN LANGUAGE
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Closing Date: 19 May 2023.
Job Details
Applicants must hold a Doctoral Degree in Languages, a relevant language Master’s Degree and a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in French, proof of proficiency in French or other related foreign language. The applicant must be able to teach all French-related modules. Applicants who can show some progress towards acquiring a relevant Doctoral Degree may be considered. Teaching experience at tertiary or University level is mandatory. Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage. Successful applicants without a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be required to obtain the same within the first three (3) years of appointment
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching and Learning
- Research
- Innovation
- Community Engagement
- Industrialization
6. FACTORY SUPERVISOR
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Closing Date: 19 May 2023.
Job Details
Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Textile and Clothing Technology plus at least two (2) years relevant experience as a supervisor in a clothing factory. Applicants must have strong knowledge of textile and clothing development.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing and controlling quality of the textile and clothing factory;
- Preparing of factory budgets;
- Supervising members of staff at the factory;
- Providing weekly reports to the management;
- Ensuring the safe use of equipment and scheduling regular maintenance;
- Checking production output according to specifications;
- Submitting reports on performance and progress;
- Training new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures;
- Enforcing strict safety guidelines and company standards;
- Any other related duties as assigned by the Director.
7. STORES OFFICER
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Closing Date: 19 May 2023
Job Details
Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or equivalent plus at least two (2) years relevant experience with experience in inventory management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. University experience would be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintaining various inventory;
- Ordering new items and tracing record of products;
- Pulling out expired items;
- Keeping records of transferred merchandise;
- Keeping stores policies and procedures updated on ongoing basis;
- Keeping records of items received or transferred to other location and
- Compiling reports on various aspects of changes in inventory.
8. CONTRACT OFFICER
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Closing Date: 19 May 2023
Job Details
Applicants must have at least a Diploma in Agriculture. Knowledge of traditional grains and poultry farming is a must. In addition, applicants must have at least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language. University experience would be added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing contracts with farmers;
- Managing poultry;
- Ensuring effective Monitoring and evaluation of contracted farmers;
- Developing and strengthening monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures;
- Monitoring and evaluating overall progress on achievement of results;
- Providing feedback to Management on project strategies and activities;
- Providing education to contracted farmers on traditional grains growing and poultry rearing;
- Assisting in coordinating across the available components of the University to ensure effective implementation of University projects;
- Participating in the organisational strategic planning (planning, reviews, and related activities); and
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
9. GRADUATE TRAINEE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ( x 4 )
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Closing Date: 19 May 2023
Job Details
Applicants must possess a degree in software engineering, computer science or a related field. In addition, applicants must have strong interest in software engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, good communication skills and a positive attitude and willing to take on new challenges
Duties and Responsibilities
During the training program, you will be rotated through different sections within the ICT department to gain exposure on various aspects of software engineering, including:
- Software development methodologies
- Programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, PHP)
- Database design and management
- Software testing and quality assurance
- Agile project management
10. LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR
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Closing Date: 19 May 2023
Job Details
HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND CULTURE (3 POSTS)
Applicants must hold a Doctoral Degree in Hospitality and Tourism, a Master’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism or equivalent and a relevant first degree with at least a 2.1 degree classification. Successful applicants must have teaching experience at tertiary or university level and be able to teach at least two of the following modules: Food and Beverages Preparation 1 and II (practical), Food and Beverages services, Food and Beverages Management, Events management, Sustainable tourism development management, Tourism operations, Regional and international tourism, Hotel management and Innovation and entrepreneurship projects for tourism and hospitality industry.
Applicants who can show some progress towards acquiring a relevant Doctoral Degree may be considered. Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be an added advantage. Successful applicants without a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education will be required to obtain the same within the first three (3) years of appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching and Learning
- Research
- Innovation
- Community Engagement
- Industrialization
