Electrician (5 Posts – 4 Gweru; 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 G: Electrician (5 Posts – 4 Gweru; 1 Harare)

Qualifications and Experience

• Artisan Class 1 Electrician
• Certificate in switching and maintenance on 33Kv networks
• Certificate in solar installations and maintenance
• At least two years as a skilled Electrician doing installations, repairs and maintenance 
• Experience as an Electrician for similar institutions.is an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Checking of line tension and the gap between phases.
• Changing of fuses when the need arises.
• Periodic testing of the switch gear feed for the overhead lines.
• Checking the condition of all the transformers.
• Keeping records of transformer servicing and recommend servicing when due.
• Coordinating the cutting down trees and bushes underneath lines.
• Carrying out periodic assessment of lighting and power requirements for University buildings, sporting and recreation facilities and recommending remedy to the Artisan Supervisor.
• Maintaining motors and electrical connections for pumps, switchboards and control panels and carry out periodic checks to ensure that these remain functional.
• Maintain all electrical installations and equipment for the University to ensure that they remain functional.
• Repairing electrical gadgets like heaters, stoves, tea urns and light points.
  Securing all the substations and pillar-boxes.
• Assessing and producing bill quantities of materials required for maintenance and new installations.
• Monitoring stock levels in the workshop stores and recommend for replenishment to the Artisan Supervisor.
• Making follow ups to orders made and checking that the material delivered is of the right quantity, specification, and state.
• Producing monthly reports on maintenance and any new work done.

• Taking meter readings for all metered installations of the University.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Director Central Services, Amenities and Maintenance

Person Specification 

• Reliability and trustworthiness
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Respectful and courteous attitude toward colleagues and clients 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or evenings if required
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanour

*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.