Assistant Mechanic (3 Posts: 2 Zvishavane; 1 Harare)

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCIES

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

CENTRAL SERVICES, AMENITIES AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Post J: Assistant Mechanic (3 Posts: 2 Zvishavane; 1 Harare)

Qualifications and Experience

• Class 2 or 3 Journeyman Certificate in Motor Mechanics 
• A minimum of 2 years’ professional work experience as a Motor Mechanic
• Knowledge of different vehicle models, construction equipment and heavy-duty generators that include John Deere, Cummings and Perkins

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency across all vehicles and generators.

• Regular inspection, diagnosis, and remedy of defects
• Coordinated servicing through the Transport Office
• In-house maintenance, repairs, and servicing where feasible
• Recommendation and procurement of spare parts
• Accurate record-keeping of operations and maintenance
• Oversight of external service providers’ work quality
• Commitment to after-hours availability
• Contributes to departmental success by performing all essential duties as assigned.

Person Specification

• Reliable, efficient and available
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to multitask
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

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

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)

Midlands State University

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.  

Closing date for applications is 10 April 2026.  Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.