Zimbabwe Centre FOR High Performance Computing (ZCHPC) Vacancies Announcement

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Zimbabwe Centre FOR High-Performance Computing (ZCHPC) Vacancies Announcement

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Zimbabwe Centre FOR High Performance Computing (ZCHPC) Vacancies Announcement

The Zimbabwe Centre FOR High-Performance Computing (ZCHPC) was created through Statutory Instrument 168 of 2019, the Manpower Planning and Development (Zimbabwe Centre for High-Performance Computing), Regulations, 2019.

 

The following posts have fallen vacant within the Centre:

 

  1. PROCUREMENT OFFICER x 1 POST
  2. RESEARCH SCIENTIST ENGINEERING x 1 POST
  3. INTERNAL AUDITOR x 1 POST
  4. SENIOR ENGINEER x 1 POST
  5. SOFTWARE ENGINEER x 1 POST

 

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Reporting directly to the Director,

 

Qualifications, experience and attributes

  • Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy and systems;
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a procurement officer or related position;
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Excel);
  • Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions;
  • Ability to negotiate, establish and administer contracts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
  • Accurate and precise attention to detail
  • Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels
  • Goal oriented, organize team player

 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST-ENGINEERING

 

Qualifications, experience and attributes

  • Master’s or doctorate degree in any Engineering specialty;
  • Ability to collaborate with scientists, engineers, and sponsors;
  • The ability to conduct independent and significant research and a demonstrated research capability with a publication record in the specified area;
  • Experience in software development in the Engineering domain;
  • Flexibility in research assignments and the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms;
  • Previous experience mentoring students and/or postdocs in parallel computing.

INTERNAL AUDITOR

Reporting directly to the Director,

 

Qualifications, experience and attributes

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing or equivalent;
  • Holder or studying for a CIA qualification an added advantage;
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Internal Auditor or related position;
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Excel);
  • Mature disposition and ability to work with minimum supervision;
  • Good communication skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • High level analytical skills

 

SENIOR ENGINEER

 

Qualifications, experience and attributes

  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent;
  • Ethical Hacking Certification or any other network security certification;
  • HPC related experience and skills;
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Engineer or related position;
  • Mature disposition and ability to work with minimum supervision;
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • High level analytical skills

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

 

 

Qualifications, experience and attributes

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent;
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Software Engineer or related position;
  • Gathering user requirements, defining system functionality and writing code in various languages,
  • Ability to design interactive applications
  • Ability to develop software in Java, Python, JavaScript etc. And other programming languages
  • Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL, NoSQL and ORM technologies.
  • Knowledge of developing web applications using web frameworks (Flask, Spring MVC etc)
  • Test-driven development
  • Proficiency in software engineering tools
  • Ability to document requirements and specifications
  • A passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions

 

Application letters, certified copies of certificates and CVs giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience and names of at least three referees should be sent to the address below by not later than 24 March 2023 clearly indicating the vacancy applied for.

 

The Director

                   Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing

High Performance Computing Centre Building

University of Zimbabwe

630 Churchill Avenue,

Mount Pleasant,

HARARE

Zimbabwe

or email to: hroffice@zchpc.ac.zw

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews.

The Zimbabwe Centre FOR High Performance Computing (ZCHPC) was created through Statutory Instrument 168 of 2019, the Manpower Planning and Development (Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing), Regulations, 2019.

 

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