Great Zimbabwe University- GZU

Technical Engineer/Draughtsman x1

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

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supporting the Engineering teams as they complete projects;
• Designing and testing of equipment; conducting investigations and experiments;
• Developing prototypes;
• Identifying problems, developing strategies, and performing quality control;
• Producing plans and technical drawings for products and components using special software;
• Explaining how components of machinery work together;
• Engineering drawings for construction purposes;
• Maintaining project records;
• Serving as a liaison between customers and suppliers;
• Supplying information to customers and collaborators; and
• Participating in design-reviews
• Any other duties assigned by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must a first degree in Engineering/ Applied Physics, etc and experience in structural designing, various CAD software (Autodesk Recap 360, Navisworks Manage, Advance Steel and Autodesk Showcase), CNC programming and training Inventor HSM. Possession of a National Diploma in Engineering and a certificate in Invention, Machineshop Engineering, Fitter and Turner/ Machining is also required. Affiliation with an Engineering professional board will be an added advantage. All academic qualifications must be from a recognized/reputable institute. In addition, applicants should possess superior interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate will report directly to the Director of the Research & Innovation.

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.