Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
REGISTRY DEPARTMENT
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER – ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS
The Human Resource Officer has dual reporting, that is to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resources and Deputy Registrar – Academic Affairs, Zvishavane Campus.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to established university policies, procedures and regulations;
Involved in recruitment and engagement of university staff;
Analyse jobs and prepare job descriptions;
Compilation, preparation and posting of adverts for vacant posts;
Attend to salary-related queries from both employees and Salaries Office.
Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel related data.
Ensuring timely processing of all administrative tasks required upon retirement, contract completion or termination of employment;
Maintaining and updating databases on engagements, terminations, promotions, tenure, resignations and pensions;
Conduct exit interviews to obtain information from an employee leaving the university;
Maintain a sound record management system for all documents related to the function;
Ensure that the strictest of confidentiality is maintained at all times;
Production of monthly human resource reports;
Servicing of University committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
First degree in Human Resource Management.
Possession of a Masters degree in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage
An IPMZ Diploma in Human Resource Management is a prerequisite.
At least two years relevant working experience.
Key Competencies
Good communication skills both oral and written;
Must have a sound knowledge of spreadsheets;
Person with character to handle sensitive and/or confidential information;
Should be attentive to detail.
Computer Literate in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point.
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In 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
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 19 March 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