Great Zimbabwe University- GZU

Project Assistant x3

Education & Teaching Jobs
Salary
500-100000

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts at Great Zimbabwe University. Successful candidates will report directly to the Director of Research and Innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Designing impactful solutions that go beyond the deliverables and should be committed to constant self-development;
• Producing design deliverables and support to design projects at the Innovation Hub;
• Monitoring the progress of the project;
• Coordination of programmes, projects and participants at the innovation hub;
• Specifying equipment and materials for projects in the innovation hub;
• Documenting programme(s) or project budget(s) and inform the management team of any under- or over spending of budget;
• Developing periodic projects reports for the director.
• Any other duties assigned by the director.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have at least a first degree in Engineering, Applied Physics, Biochemistry/\Biotechnology or any relevant field. Relevant working experience and a Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage. All academic qualifications must be from a recognized/reputable institute. The candidate should have experience in coding /software, project design, 3D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence, Raspberry Pi, IoT, or any engineering projects. In addition, applicants should possess superior interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.

Applicants must submit six copies of applications of the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, contact telephone number(s) and names and addresses of three referees to:
The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Legal Affairs
Great Zimbabwe University
P.O. Box 1235
MASVINGO
For soft copy applications send to recruitment@gzu.ac.zw in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 16 April 2021.