Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE DIVISION
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES UNIT
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates should have experience and confidence operating a sewing machine / overlocking machine proficiently.
Experienced in sewing high quality shirts and making a complete garment
Extremely accurate sewing skills
Excellent attention to detai
Previous experience working with industrial sewing machines
Able to understand and read patterns and specs
Good understanding of written and spoken English
You should also have the following skills/requirements
great eye for detail
team player
willing to work shifts
At least a Certificate in clothing and textiles or related field discipline.
At least 1 year factory sewing experience preferably using a synchronized binder and walking foot machine.
Effective and efficient sewing of product, being able to achieve target output.
Safety aware, ensures Health Safety and Environment procedures are adhered to.
A focus on quality and minimizing waste.
Able to perform minor machine adjustments for fault finding or better line performance.
Maintain machine cleaning standards.
Ability to change cottons and thread sewing equipment correctly and at pace.
Multi Skilled and open to training.
Ensure machine checks are completed
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 Resources)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw
Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format. Closing date for applications is 3 June 2022.
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 not to be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.