Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts:

*NB: Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS) is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply

 

VICE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

 

1.  Marketing Manager- (1 Post)

            Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and executes strategies to attract students and boost the institution’s brand.
• Marketing research.
• Lead in digital and print campaigns.
• Oversee content creation.
• Drafting and manage marketing budgets tracking campaign effectiveness.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director-Marketing, Information and Public Relations.

 

           Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• Masters in Marketing Management/ Business Management and Communication or equivalent.
• Five (5) years relevant work experience.
• University experience is an added advantage.
• PhD in Marketing a further added advantage.

 

2. Internal Auditor (1 Post)

             Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing Audit inspections and reviews.
• Compiling audit reports for the audited areas.
• Making recommendations to improve work processes and procedures.
• Conducting follow-up reviews on past audit.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief internal Auditor.

 

     

          Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• A first degree in Accounting/Auditing or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Accounting/Auditing or equivalent.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage.

 

3. Security Guard(4 Posts)

          Duties and Responsibilities

• Protection of University property including staff and students from harm.
• Patrolling the University premises.
• Safeguarding crops and animals of the University.
• Regulate access to the University premises and exit points and ensuring that bonafide employees, students and University stakeholders enter the premises.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 

          Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• A minimum of O’Level Certificate.
• Security certificate or proof of having received training in security operations in public reputable institutions.
• Two years relevant experience as a security guard.
• No criminal record.

 

        REGISTRY DEPARTMENT

 

4. Administrative Assistant / Assistant Registrar- Human Resource

(1 Post)

       Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent should have a strong appreciation of the various HR policies and procedures, and should be able to assist in the following HR activities:

 

• Recruitment and selection of employees.
• Onboarding and offboarding processes of all employees.
• Staff disciplinary processes and employee grievance handling.
• Implementation of labour laws and HR policies.
• Facilitating staff development programmes.
• Ensure employees ’personal files are kept up to date in both hard and electronic format.
• Ensure all employees have correct and valid contracts as per NEC Agriculture Collective Bargaining Agreement and other statutory provisions.
• Ensure leave registers are accurate and kept up to date.
• Compile and submit monthly paysheets and wagebill.
• Submit Personal Protective Equipment /Clothing requisitions and ensure it is distributed accordingly.
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

 

      

           Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• BSc in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• At least two years work experience in the Human Resource field.
• A Masters degree is an added advantage.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to keep abreast with changing labour laws and HR best practices.
• Experience and knowledge of dealing with workers under the Construction Industry and NEC Agriculture is a further added advantage.

 

 

5.  Administrative Assistant/ Assistant Registrar- Faculty of

Agribusiness Management and Applied Social Sciences (1 Post).

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Provide administrative support and advice to the Executive Dean of Faculty.
• Acting as the first contact point for students.
• Coordinating student recruitment through preparing advertisements for academic programs in the faculty in conjunction with the admissions section.
• Facilitating in processing examination and processing examination results.
• Organizing and servicing committee meetings in accordance with the University committee’s diary.
• Facilitating academic planning, teaching and learning and student registration.
• Administration of student records.
• Act as A chief invigilator during sessional examination.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/ Business Studies/ Humanities or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years relevant work experience.
• University experience is a further added advantage.
• An understanding of student progression.
• Computer Literacy.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

 

6.   BURSAR’S DEPARTMENT

   Administrative Assistant- Non Current Assets (1 Post).

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Maintenance of University Asset Register.
• Drafting and posting of all periodic depreciation and other related journals.
• Verification of existence and location of assets.
• Asset disposal management in liaison with procurement unit.
• Compilation of all relevant audit schedules.
• Servicing of related committee meetings.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

 

Desired Qualifications & Experience

 

• At least five (5) Ordinary level passes including Mathematics and English
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year relevant work experience in a similar position.
• Computer literacy/knowledge of Accounting Packages a must.

 

 

7. Stores Clerk/Senior Stores Clerk (1 Post).

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Maintenance and updating stores records.
• Receiving and issuing stocks on stock cards and relevant accounting package.
• Reporting discrepancies between physical counts and system records and safe keeping of stock items.
• Reporting on damaged and expired inventory.
• Stock tacking.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

 

Desired Qualifications & Experience

 

• At least five (5) Ordinary level passes including Mathematics and English
• NC/ND/HND in Purchasing and Supply or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year relevant work experience.

 

                                                 APPLICATIONS

 

Interested candidates must submit six (6) sets of hardcopy applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID & birth certificate) and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, date of availability, current salary, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:

 

Principal Assistant Registrar – Human Resource

Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences

Bag 7001, Stair Guthrie Road

Mutare

 

The deadline for submission of applications is no later than 1400 hours on 30 January 2026. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter, and only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to. Applicants must also submit a soft copy of all documents in a single PDF thread to: hr@msuas.ac.zw