Laboratory Technician (1 post) 

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY 

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

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

Department of Geography, Environmental Sustainability and Resilience Building 

Laboratory Technician (1 post) 

Qualifications 

• BSc Honours Degree in Information Technology or Computer Sciences or other related fields.
• Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Sciences or related fields.
• Should have at least one year relevant working experience. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Serving as the first point of contact for IT support within the GIS and Remote Sensing laboratory
• Installing, configuring and maintaining software and hardware components of computer and network systems including operating systems and programs
• Installing servers, server operating systems and relevant server programs notably within the GIS Cloud Computing infrastructure (ArcGIS Pro)
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting software and hardware issues
• Configuring routers and switches
• Repairing and replacing damaged computer and network components
• Ensuring the security of client and server computers by installing and upgrading antivirus and firewall software
• Monitoring and testing networks to ensure that they are running optimally
• Supporting students and staff whenever they encounter challenges with computers and network devices
• Facilitating purchasing accessories, maintaining and updating technical documentation regularly
• Testing new hardware and software before full-scale installation

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

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: academicrecruitment@staff.msu.ac.zw. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 09 February 2026. Note that only short- listed candidates will be communicated to.

NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications are required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.