DEPUTY DIRECTOR

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

      STAFF VACANCY

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

PROJECTS DEPARTMENT

POST: DEPUTY DIRECTOR

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BEng (Honors) in Structural Engineering/BSc Honors Degree in Civil Engineering/ Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honors Degree.
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience in high-rise buildings.
• Possession of a clean class 4 Driver’s license.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Analyze plans, survey reports, maps and other data related to project design.
• Consider regulations, site selection, and other factors relevant to a project.
• Analyze the results of tests on soil and building materials. 
• Prepare cost estimates for equipment. 
• Submit permit applications to local, and state, as needed, and confirm that projects comply with regulations.
• Perform or oversee surveying to establish building locations, site layouts, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
• Manage the construction of buildings from start to finish.
• Understanding of design techniques and experience in developing models and charts.
• This ensures that the structure complies with state and central building regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and control projects from the design stage through to completion and handover.
• Liaise with contractors and consultants onsite to ensure compliance with specifications and proper execution of construction procedures.
• Direct construction inspection, project supervision, and monitoring activities.
• Maintain Gantt chart for each project.
• Receive and record construction drawings issued.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports as directed.
• Ensure adherence to site and occupational health and safety measures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Projects.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities 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 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 to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)

Midlands State University 

vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

Soft copies of applications should be sent to the email address below: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.  Application documents must be in a single-scan pdf format. 

The closing date for this advert is 20 December 2024.  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.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advert.  If not contacted, your application will be deemed not successful.