ACADEMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL AUDIT OFFICERS x 2 POSTS
Introduction The Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE), a quality control regulatory authority, was established by an Act of Parliament, [Chapter 25:27], in 2006, to promote and co-ordinate education provided by higher and tertiary institutions, superintend over standards, act as a regulator in the determination and maintenance of examinations, academic qualifications and research.
In that regard, applications are invited for the Officer Positions which have fallen vacant within the ZIMCHE. The ZIMCHE requires candidates with a University teaching background to occupy this position as they will be responsible for reviewing programmes and one should have experience in programme development and generally have knowledge on how universities function.
ZIMCHE is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
POST: OFFICER – ACADEMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL AUDITS
Job Summary ZIMCHE is seeking highly skilled and experienced Academic and Institutional Audit Officers to join our team. The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting comprehensive audits of universities to assess their academic and institutional performance, identifying areas of strength and weakness, and providing recommendations for improvement. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in higher education, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, Academic and Institutional Audits, the incumbent will be expected to: -Conduct on-site audits of universities to assess their academic programs, policies, and procedures, as well as their institutional governance, management, and operations. -Review and analyze relevant documents, including academic programs, curriculum, and course outlines, institutional policies, and quality assurance processes. -Interview university officials, staff, students and other stakeholders to gather information and insights on academic and institutional performance. -Identify areas of strength and weakness, and provide recommendations for improvement in academic programs, institutional governance, and management. -Prepare comprehensive audit reports that detail findings, recommendations, and areas for improvement. -Present audit reports to university officials, academic boards, and other stakeholders. -Collaborate with university officials to develop and implement corrective action plans to address areas of weakness identified in the audit. -Provide technical assistance and training to university officials on academic and institutional best practices.
Qualifications and Experience
-At least a Master’s degree in Higher Education Studies, Educational Administration, or a related field. -At least 5 years university teaching and administrative experience -At least five publications of higher education-related materials in reputable journals -Strong knowledge of academic programs, policies, and procedures, as well as institutional governance, management, and operations -Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills -Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills -Ability to work independently and as part of a team. -Strong writing and reporting skills, with the ability to prepare comprehensive and clear audit reports -Ability to travel frequently to conduct on-site audits -Familiarity with quality assurance and accreditation frameworks and standards.
How to Apply
Mode of Application Interested candidates should submit the following: application letter, a detailed CV and certified copies of degree certificates, present salary, names and addresses of at least three referees including their email addresses to:
The Director Human Resources ZIMCHE P.O. Box H100 Hatfield or 310 Herbert Chitepo Avenue, Harare
Applications should be submitted not later than 6th of February 2026. The application should be emailed to [email protected] in a single PDF.
Job Category: ACADEMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL AUDITS Job Type: ACADEMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL AUDITS OFFICER
