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

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

1     VICE CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

 

1.1  DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

 

1.1.1   Chief Systems Developer (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Software system design and engineering.
• Software architecture and design.
• Designing secure, scalable and modular systems for University applications.
• Software systems development planning and technical task coordination.
• Performance engineering and continuous improvement of applications.
• Backup execution and recovery testing.

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• BSc Information Technology or equivalent.
• MSc Information Technology or equivalent.
• At least 3 years in development environment.

 

1.1.2   Chief Webmaster (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Web systems design and engineering.
• Web services architecture design.
• Web systems development planning and technical task coordination.
• Web services performance engineering and continuous improvement planning.
• Backup execution and system recovery planning.
• Backup execution and recovery testing.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent.
• MSc in Computer Science is an added advantage.
• At least 4 years in progressive experience in responsive website development, system design.
• Exposure to public sector or University ICT environments.

 

2     REGISTRY DEPARTMENT

 

2.1 HUMAN RESOURCE SECTION 

 

2.1.1   PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, HR (2 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Director in formulating and reviewing of polices as well as implementing and monitoring of HR policies.
• Assist in ensuring that policies SOPs process and systems are adhered to by the HR Section on all human capital resourcing activities.
• Ensuring that each HR portfolio establishes and implements relevant HR metrics and dashboard.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and HR legislation in the day to day activities of the section.
• Keeping abreast with trends, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in HR management and employment laws.
• Preform other duties as assigned.
• Assist the HR Director in overseeing all HR activities from employee entry, stay and exit.

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• BSc HRM or equivalent,
• At least a master’s degree in HRM or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the HR field.
• In depth knowledge and application of Zimbabwean labor laws is a must.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of NEC Construction and Agriculture Industry operations a must.

 

 

2.1.2  ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, HR (3 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Assistant Registrar in implementing HR policies and SOPs.
• Assist in faculty and departmental HR planning.
• Assist in the identification, attraction and retention of talent.
• Conduct staff induction.
• Identify and coordinate staff training and development programmes.
• Administer employee contracts in time with labor laws and maintaining an accurate employee data base.
• Create, review and maintain job descriptions.
• Assist in handling employee grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Leave management.
• Service University Committees.
• Any other assigned duties.

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• BSc in HRM or equivalent.
• MSc in HRM is an added advantage.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Knowledge of NEC Agriculture and Construction Industry operations a must.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal relations.
• Knowledge of Labour Laws and best practices in HR field.

 

2.2     SECRETARIAT    

 

2.2.1  ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, SECRETARIAT (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage University committees and admin process.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, official records and advising staff on University regulations.
• Serves as liaison with various stakeholders, including Board Executives, academics and support stuff and central administration offices.
• Records management.
• Assist in ensuring integrity of the governance frame work of the University in compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development and management of the Committees diary.

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• Undergraduate Degree in English and Communication and Media Studies or any related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position in a University.
• Demonstrate an excellent command of the English language, possess an eye for detail.
• Strong tie management skills.
• Strong ability to organize work schedules and administrative tasks and committee meetings.

 

 

3. BURSAR’S DEPARTMENT

 

3.1 PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT BURSAR, SALARIES (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the efficient running of the University payrolls.
• Ensuring the accuracy and correctness of all payroll information in respect of earnings and deductions.
• Processing of Payroll information (Journals) in the Accounting Package and reconciliations.
• Attending to audit queries on payroll related matters.
• Liaising with HR department and other clients in respect of payroll related issues.
• Secretary to the MSUAS Pension Board of Trustees.

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• A Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Member to Accounting Professional Board is an added advantage.
• At least level 2 Paywell Training
• Knowledge of Accounting Software such as Pastel, SERP.
• At least 3 years working experience.
• Ability to attend to matters in detail and be accurate with figures.

 

 

3.2      ASSISTANT BURSAR, NON CURRENT ASSETS (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares asset register in accordance with IPSAS requirements.
• Reviews assets schedules to reconcile with trial balance.
• Prepares journals, reviews and authorities journals originated by subordinates.
• Monitors assets movement and locations.
• Updating assets inventory.
• Performs biological assets reconciliations.
• Computation of deferred income journals.
• Prepares and maintains audit files and schedules.
• Preforms assets counting and verifications.

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• Degree in Accounting
• A Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of Accounting Software’s i.e. Pastel.
• At least 2 years of financial and management reporting experience.
• Organized and process- oriented, with attention to detail and able to prioritize workloads.
• Good analytical skills to share complex and dynamic financial issues.

 

3.3      ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, STORES (2 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing of purchase requisitions.
• Maintaining stores records.
• Capturing of all receipts and issues in the accounting system.
• Conducting stock-take.
• Issuing of stocks and maintaining up to date bin cards.
• Receiving all incoming shipments.
• Conducting spot checks on stock items.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• Degree in Accounting, Business Management and Supply Chain Management.
• At least 2 years working experience in stores management.
• Knowledge of Accounting Software such as Pastel, SERP.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

 

4. WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMMENT

 

4.1 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN, PAINTER (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Painting of the new buildings.
• Repainting of old buildings.
• Identifying cracks on buildings and crack filing
• Identifying window frames for repainting.
• Mixing and tinting of colours as per specifications.
• Applying primers on stool works
• Assist in steel fixing.

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience

 

• Class 1 Journeyman Certificate.
• Class 4 Drivers license.

 

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:

Acting Principal Assistant Registrar, Human Resource

Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences

Bag 7001, Stair Guthrie Road

Mutare

 

By no later than 1400 hours on Friday 19 September 2025. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter, and only shortlisted candidates will be communicated too.  In addition, applicants must submit an electronic copy of their application pack as a single merged pdf file to the email address: hr@msuas.ac.zw by no later than the closing date of receipt of hard copy applications.