Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) is inviting suitably qualified personnel to fill in the following post:

1. DEAN -FACULTY OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT (1 POST)
2. DEAN -FACULTY OF LAW, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ECONOMICS  (1 POST)

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• The ideal candidate should possess a Doctorate Degree in one of the disciplines offered by the Faculty obtained from an approved institution.
• Be at least at Senior Lecturer Grade (or have credentials that would qualify him/her for appointment at that level).
• The candidate must also have at least one (1) year experience as a Chairperson or Deputy Dean and at least five (5) years teaching experience in Higher education.
• The candidate must possess experience in field work, project and higher degrees supervision as well as a proven track record of research, publications, collaboration, networking and resource mobilization.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Dean as the Chief Academic, Administrative and Financial Officer of the Faculty shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for:

• Playing a strategic role in shaping the Faculty and in creating a high performing staffing base able to deliver the strategic aspirations of the Faculty and University;
• Providing strong academic and strategic leadership and management across all areas of activity;
• Leading in the designing and development of new undergraduate, post graduate and higher degrees in line with market demand;
• Taking  a leading role in working with senior academic colleagues to ensure excellence in the student experience and the implementation of the Faculty’s strategic plan;
• Developing and lead initiatives in education and professional practice to broaden the academic appeal and footprint of the Faculty, ensuring innovation and creativity that underpin the student experience;
• Promoting and implementing Education 5.0 with regards to teaching, research, University service, innovation and industrialisation;
• Contributing to the strategic goals of the University by drawing up and implementing the Faculty business plans including research, publications and networking;
• Maintaining quality performance standards and ensuring fulfillment of the service conditions for all members of staff within the Faculty;
• Ensuring quality control at Faculty level and chairing  meetings;
• Mobilizing resources, including generating revenue for the Faculty through partnerships and collaboration;
• Effective management of the infrastructure and other assets of the Faculty;
• Supervising and providing guidance to all Department Heads and Faculty staff, coordinating and organizing their work, assisting in recruitment, ensuring that the approved training programmes are carried out efficiently and participating in the planning and implementation of suitable in-service training courses for the Faculty staff;
• Contributing to the evolution and maintenance of a conducive environment for learning at the University;
• Developing and maintaining relations with other organisations and persons, with a view to enriching the academic programmes offered by the Faculty.

• Co-operating with other faculties, agencies and entities to further the programmes and projects of the Faculty, and
• Performing other functions as may be prescribed by the Vice-Chancellor.

1. DEAN OF STUDENTS (1 POST)

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Applicants must have a Masters’ Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or Education and a relevant first degree,
• The candidate must possess at least five (5) years relevant working experience in Student Affairs Administration and Student Development, Educational leadership, Counselling or related field, at Senior Managerial level.
• In addition, applicants must possess communication, presentation and leadership skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing a Student Affairs and Services Framework that supports the enhancement of student learning outcomes and general conduct on and off campus;
• Integrating the mission, vision, programmes and services of Student Affairs with the Academic and other Departments of the institution;
• Initiating and implementing training programmes for students on and off campus;
• Ensuring the efficient management of the Department and quality provision of services to students;
• Planning and implementing Student Development Programmes, enabling students to grow socially, emotionally, spiritually  and academically;
• Preparing and administering budgets and overseeing expenditure of funds in the Student Affairs Division;
• Providing leadership for the development and delivery of essential Student Affairs and Services programmes;
• Developing and maintaining an appropriate organisational structure for the delivery of essential Student Affairs and Services programmes;
• Conducting research studies on students and their needs;
• Working with other University Officers to provide a safe and secure campus environment in which students learn and grow;
• Assisting Faculties in working with students who may be experiencing financial, personal or family concerns that interfere with academic work;
• Conducting evaluation, assessment and programme review on all units in Student Affairs and Services;
• Providing appropriate staff supervision and professional development;
• Representing Student Affairs and Services on important Committees and providing reports on key student issues;
• Representing the University at international fora where issues in Student Affairs and Services are tabled, and
• Performing other tasks as may be delegated by the Vice Chancellor.

1. WEBMASTER (1 POST)

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• The ideal candidate should possess a Higher National Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Information Systems from an approved institution.
• The candidate must also have three or more years' experience in Information Technology work or an equivalent combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Knowledge of the following areas is a requirement
• Laws and regulations affecting computer software.
• Practices, procedures, resources, and applications on the Internet.
• Cconcepts and technologies. (HTML Hyper Text Markup Language )
•  Bootstrap.
•  CSS.
• Javascript.
• C#.
•  MySQL and MSSQL
• Learning new languages and technologies
• Troubleshooting strategies for, and various Internet browsers and versions
• Windows and Mobile operating environments.
• Word processing software, and web page development software and tools.
• Content Management Systems (CMS) (Joomla, Wordpress, Orchad)
• Accepted design concepts, Internet protocol, Graphical User Interface, and other standards.
• Graphics creation and manipulation tools.
•  Record-keeping techniques.
•  Oral and written communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and assist University staff with web-related software problems.
• Monitors Internet services for the University.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with users in training and technical assistance environments.
• Apply web programming languages and technologies.
• Design and implement user-friendly and creative web pages.
• Train users on web-based applications, concepts, and techniques.
• Create HTML files, and convert various files into formats such as HTML or PDF.
• Troubleshoot, analyse, and solve web page problems.
• Explain complex concepts and Internet-related matters clearly and simply to a wide variety of users.
• Assists University employees by identifying and correcting Webpage problems both remotely and on-site.
• Provides a variety of Webpage support and serves as a resource in the use of web page design.
• Schedules and performs routine maintenance on all University web servers.
• Schedules work so as to minimize interruptions to staff productivity and student learning.
• Assists administrative personnel and/or designees in the use and implementation of University webpages.
• Completes other reasonable duties as assigned.
• Manages all content on University website including strategic placement of information and oversight of content accuracy and relevance. Provides continuity to the entire University website; locate and identify Internet resources for the educational community, and make them available on the website.
•  Provides excellent customer support for University department staff regarding development and maintenance of department web pages; provides design and technical support in updating department web pages as new trends and programmes are developed; assesses and understands emerging Internet technologies.
•  Serves as the interface between the University Marketing Department and the website regarding design, development, and support.
• Explains complex concepts and Internet-related matters clearly and simply to a wide variety of users requesting content published in Web format; troubleshoots, analyzes, and solves web page problems.
• Assist the Marketing Department in creating and producing written and multimedia content for the website regarding initiatives and programmes.
• Edits and maintains the University websites using the existing content management system (CMS).
• Creates and edits text, graphics, animation, audio, and video files, and places them on Web servers; convert files between various formats, including word processing, spreadsheet, Adobe Printed Document Format (PDF), and HyperText Mark-up Language (HTML).
• Trains the Marketing Department in the use of web conversion tools and applications; assigns security access as needed; maintains regular contact with Departments contacts to advise and train on developing web-based applications and programmes.
• Assists with the development, dissemination, and observance or adherence to standards for publishing on the University's website; creates, edits, writes, and/or uploads text; validate and update links on the web.
•  Monitors website users on the system, and analyzes a variety of data including number of user visits, paths utilized, and time spent on each site; evaluates user trends, and recommends modifications to provide ongoing improvement of the University's website.
•  Participates in a variety of work groups, committees, and task forces to design, develop, and implement web-based applications to communicate the University's programmes, objectives, vision, mission

 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 October 2024

1. LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR (3 POSTs) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Honours DEGREE IN social work – DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK AND APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

The applicant must hold a Master of Science degree in Social Work, a foundation first degree in Social Work. A PhD in Social Work and being registered with the Council of Social Work would be an added advantage. The candidate must have at least 1 year experience lecturing at tertiary institution with a clear record of successful research, publications and supervision of students

Duties and responsibilities

The candidate must be able to teach some of the following modules in Social Work: Counselling, Social Policy and Administration, Introduction to Social Work with Groups. The candidate must also be able to advise students and collaborate with faculty on research within and across Departments, contribute to the achievement of Education 5.0 by the Department through University teaching, research, community engagement, innovation and industrialization and supervise students’ projects and dissertations.

1. LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR (1 POST) FOR MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT- DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership and Management and a Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership and Management. A PhD in this field is a must. The candidate must have at least 2 years lecturing experience at a University or similar institution with a clear record of successful research, publications and supervision of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Duties and responsibilities

The candidate must be able to teach Educational Leadership and Management modules and

Supervise students in field work practicum. The candidate must also be able to supervise students’ research, actively participate in research and contribute to innovations in the university.

1. DATA CAPTURER (1 POST)

Qualifications

• 5 O’ Level passes including Mathematics and English
• At least 2 A’ Level passes
• Diploma in Administration/Accounting/Secretarial or equivalent
• First degree will be an added advantage
• 2 years relevant experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Correctly file both electronic and hard copy documents
• Assist the Administrative Assistant in establishing and maintaining student achievement functions
• Compiling of student statistics
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested
• Correcting errors and organizing the information in a manner that will optimize swift and accurate capturing.
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date and useable information in the University Management System

1. PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE LIBRARIAN (1 POST)

Qualifications and Skills

• A qualification in Secretarial Studies.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/Office Management/Marketing/Public Relations
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Office Management/Marketing/Public Relations
• At least three years progressive experience in administrative/office management.
• Knowledge of higher education structures, university processes and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organising and coordinating meetings for the Librarian ;
• Managing the Librarian ‘s diary and correspondences, including creating a suitable filing system for rapid retrieval of important documents and correspondences;
• Maintaining a record of any operational queries or complaints received from external parties with action taken;
• Serve as the point person for external institutions and individuals who need to contact the Librarian
• Co-ordinate, organise and hosting high profile events and visits, and assist in preparing venues as required.
• Monitoring, tracking and follow up on the progress of a wide range of programmes, initiatives, and activities, documents, projects and tasks.
• Ensuring attention to time-sensitive issues and longer-term initiatives for the Librarian and keeping the Librarian apprised of status and developments of such activities
• Reading, monitoring and responding to the Librarian’s email;
• Answering calls and handling queries;
• Booking meetings and organising travelling arrangements;
• Writing minutes and typing documents;
• Sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment; and.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

1. ICT TECHNICIAN (1 POST)

  Qualifications and Skills

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent from recognised institutions.
• Professional qualification in Networking.
• Knowledge of Sophos XG firewall.
• Applicant should have at least two years’ experience in the field of Networking

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Installation and administration of Local Area Network (LAN)
• Establishes and maintains network performance.
• Troubleshoots network problems.
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration and directing system installation.
• Defines, documents, and enforces system standards.
• Enforces network security

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 August 2024

1) TEACHING ASSISTANTS- SOCIAL WORK (1 POST), 

 Qualifications and Skills

• Applicants must have at least a
• 2.1 in Bachelor of Science  (Honours) Degree in Social Work for Social Work post 

Duties and Responsibilities

• The candidates must be able to assist with conducting tutorials, marking, actively participate in research and contribute to innovations in the University. Applicants should also be able to conduct other duties as deemed necessary by the Chairperson of the Department

N.B. Successful applicants will be expected to register for a Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE.

Six (6) copies of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, National ID, Birth Certificate and CVs giving full personal including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees including emails and addresses. Evidence of membership of a professional association (where applicable) should also be attached.

Applications should clearly indicate the “Position” which is being applied for and submitted to:

The Registrar

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University

Stand No. 1901 Barrassie Rd, Off Shamva Rd

Bindura, Zimbabwe

or

Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University,

Harare Teaching and Learning Centre,

18836 Hampden Road, Belvedere,

Harare

or

e-mailed to: hr@zegu.ac.zw in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.